Volkswagen issued a warning that it may have to close the Brussels site of its luxury brand Audi due to a significant decrease in demand for high-end electric cars. This drop in demand has particularly affected Europe’s top carmaker, leading to a revision of the margin target for the current year. The last time Volkswagen
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Nvidia has been making waves in the stock market, with its shares seeing a 1.8% increase following KeyBanc’s optimistic price target hike to $180. This move implies a significant 40% upside from Monday’s close. The firm’s positive outlook is based on the strong demand for Nvidia’s H100 chip, which has remained robust despite the impending
Etsy, the online marketplace that was once a haven for artisans and craft makers, has been experiencing a shift towards mass-produced, generic items in recent years. This influx of resellers has prompted Etsy’s CEO, Josh Silverman, to take action in an effort to return the platform to its roots. A major overhaul of the site’s
Recent reports indicate that Germany’s government has been actively selling significant amounts of bitcoin, resulting in a notable sell-off in the cryptocurrency market. The German Federal Criminal Police Office, commonly known as the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA), initiated the sale by disposing of 900 bitcoins in June and followed it up with the sale of an additional
The summer air travel demand in the United States has reached unprecedented levels, setting records for passenger numbers. However, this surge in demand has not translated into record profits for U.S. airlines. While some carriers have anticipated record demand and revenue, they are still facing financial challenges due to higher labor and operational costs. The
The latest survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce indicates a decline in the number of UK firms planning to raise their prices in the coming months. This decrease from 46% to 39% provides reassurance to the Bank of England, especially as they contemplate the possibility of cutting interest rates. The drop in price
Aidan Gomez’s journey in the field of artificial intelligence has been nothing short of remarkable. Starting as an intern at Google Brain, Gomez played a pivotal role in co-authoring the groundbreaking “Attention Is All You Need” paper, which introduced the revolutionary transformer model to the world. His work has since led to the widespread adoption
Private equity investment in women’s soccer is changing the landscape of the game, providing a new avenue for growth and development. While other major U.S. sports leagues have allowed private equity investors to take passive, minority stakes, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is leading the way by allowing these firms to take majority control
The recent $2.65 billion deal between Saks Fifth Avenue parent HBC and department store chain Neiman Marcus is a strategic move to boost their negotiating power with vendors and enhance their ability to control costs. In the midst of a luxury retail market grappling with slowing demand due to high interest rates and inflation, this
In midday trading, media and entertainment stock Paramount Global saw a significant increase of over 9% after news broke that Skydance Media has reached a preliminary merger deal with controlling shareholder National Amusements. CNBC reported that Paramount Global’s special committee is currently reviewing and voting on the agreement. This positive development has undoubtedly captured the
According to NRG, Screen Engine, and other three-week-in-advance box office tracking services, the highly anticipated Disney/Marvel Studios film, Deadpool & Wolverine, is poised to have a domestic box office opening in the range of $160 million-$165 million. This figure would not only make it the best opening of the year so far but also set
In the second quarter of the year, Ford saw a 1% increase in sales compared to the same period last year. The driving force behind this growth was a 5% increase in truck sales. This includes pickups and vans, with a total of 308,920 vehicles sold, marking Ford’s best second-quarter performance for this category since
The Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is making significant strides in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, with expectations to surpass Tesla in sales this year. According to a recent report from Counterpoint Research, BYD’s market share for BEVs is projected to surge, highlighting the evolving landscape of the global EV market. In the second
General Motors recently reported its best quarterly sales performance in over three years, showcasing significant growth in various segments. The Detroit automaker’s second-quarter sales reached 696,086 units, marking a 0.6% increase from the previous year and the highest number of units sold since the fourth quarter of 2020. Notably, the sales of General Motors’ all-electric