The Pentagon recently announced the winners of its rocket launch contract sweepstakes, with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin securing a spot for the first time. This marks a significant milestone for Blue Origin, as it is now part of the contracts awarded under the Pentagon’s $5.6 billion National Security Space Launch program. Alongside Blue Origin, Elon
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In a time where corporate expenses seem to be spiraling out of control, one startup is aiming to revolutionize the way companies manage and monitor employee spending. CleverCards, a Dublin-based firm, recently secured an impressive 8 million euros in funding from investors, despite the financial technology industry facing a period of reduced investment. A 2016
The recent decision by the Bank of Japan to trim bond buying in the future has sent shockwaves through the market. While the central bank has stated that it will continue to buy government bonds at the current pace, the lack of a specific plan regarding the reduction until the next meeting in July has
The financial technology industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with many industry executives and investors believing that the sector has finally reached a “bottom.” During the Money20/20 event in Amsterdam, executives shared their views with CNBC on how valuations have adjusted from unsustainable highs in the industry’s peak years of 2020 and
The recent announcement by the European Union to impose higher tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) has created a ripple effect in the market. Following this news, shares of Chinese EV makers experienced a surge in value, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index seeing a notable increase of 1.23% at the
Oracle, a leading software maker, saw its shares spike by more than 12% to reach an all-time high following the announcement of cloud deals with Google and OpenAI. The database management company revealed plans to bring its database to Google’s cloud in November, as well as partnering with Microsoft and OpenAI to provide supplemental computing
The news that Major League Eating (MLE) has decided to part ways with 16-time champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ahead of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest has shocked many fans. This decision came after Chestnut chose to represent a rival brand that sells plant-based hot dogs, leading to the termination of
Despite the European Union’s anti-subsidy probe into Chinese-made electric vehicles, Chinese automakers remain resolute in their plans to invest in Europe. Cui Dongshu, the secretary general of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), emphasized that Chinese enterprises will continue to pursue opportunities in Europe and integrate into local markets. The EU’s allegations of unfair state
The European Union has been taking steps to address the issue of low-priced, subsidized imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). While the standard duty on imported EVs is 10%, the EU is expected to increase this rate for Chinese EVs starting July 4. Analysts have predicted that the tariff rate could potentially be raised to
After last week’s U.S. jobs report, JPMorgan noted that equities rallied despite rates resetting higher and cuts being pushed further out. The Labor Department revealed an increase in the U.S. unemployment rate to 4.0% for the first time since January 2022. Nonfarm payrolls also saw a significant increase by 272,000 jobs, hinting at the Federal
Recent data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation has shown that the fall in permanent hiring by employers in Britain was the least severe in over a year in May. This indicates a potential recovery in the recruitment market, which is encouraging news for job seekers and businesses alike. The report highlighted that billings for
The global stock market experienced a downturn on Monday as investors adjusted their expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts following a strong U.S. labor market report. The optimism for significant rate cuts was diminished as the U.S. economy showcased robust job creation and wage growth in May. As a result, Asian stocks took a hit
Investors are eagerly watching the performance of off-price retailer Burlington Stores (BURL), as it continues to impress with its positive financial results. The first quarter of fiscal 2024 saw the company post upbeat numbers, leading to an increase in profit margin and earnings outlook for the full year. This positive news prompted Jefferies analyst Corey
China’s largest food delivery platform, Meituan, has identified a significant shift in consumer spending patterns towards experiences, particularly in the travel sector. The CEO of Meituan, Wang Xing, highlighted during a recent earnings call that consumers are increasingly willing to allocate a larger portion of their budget to travel experiences. This shifting trend indicates not