Volvo Cars has made the strategic decision to relocate the production of Chinese-made electric vehicles to Belgium amidst concerns over potential tariffs imposed by the European Union. This move comes as the EU is expected to crack down on Beijing-subsidised imports, prompting Volvo to take preemptive action to avoid any negative ramifications. The decision to
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently extended the approval of GSK’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, to include adults between the ages of 50 to 59 who are at heightened risk of severe illness from the potentially deadly virus. This marks a significant milestone as the first-ever vaccine endorsed by the FDA
Chinese electric car manufacturer, Nio, is gearing up to expand its operations to the Middle East, according to CEO William Li. The company, which was founded nearly a decade ago, has seen significant growth and is now eyeing international markets. Nio’s expansion is in response to increasing competition in the global electric car market, with
China’s exports saw a significant increase in May, marking the second consecutive month of growth. This growth, which amounted to a 7.6% year-on-year increase in export value, signifies that factory owners in China are successfully finding buyers overseas. These positive export figures have provided some relief to the economy as it continues to strive for
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, is making significant strides in its global expansion efforts by introducing new services targeted at small businesses in the U.S. and Europe. One of the key initiatives announced by Alibaba.com, the company’s business-to-business platform catering to companies outside of China, is the launch of “Alibaba Guaranteed.” This new service is
Rivian Automotive has recently announced the redesign of its all-electric R1 pickup and SUV models, with a focus on improving range, performance, and computing power. Despite the 2025 model-year vehicles looking similar outwardly to the current models, Rivian has made significant changes to over half of the hardware components in the second-generation products. In addition,
Nvidia, a company at the forefront of generative artificial intelligence, saw its shares surge by 5% to $1,224.40 on Wednesday, reaching a remarkable milestone of a market cap above $3 trillion for the first time. This achievement comes as investors eagerly seek to invest in a company that has been driving the boom in AI
Nvidia made headlines on Wednesday when it briefly surpassed Apple in market cap during intraday trading. This milestone comes as the chipmaker solidifies its position as the primary beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom. With a market cap of $3.007 trillion, Nvidia is now on track to become the second most valuable U.S. company, overtaking
The recent report showing a fall in job openings to a three-year low has caused a shift in the U.S. stock market. As of late, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 203 points, reflecting a 0.5% increase, the S&P 500 gained 0.3%, and the NASDAQ Composite added 0.3%. This unexpected decline in job openings
Broadway box office numbers have remained relatively stable as the industry transitions into the post-Memorial Day summer season. Despite a slight decline in ticket sales from the previous week, the 35 productions collectively grossed $33,662,845 for the week ending June 2nd. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous week, but an 8% increase compared
Bath & Body Works recently experienced a significant drop in their stock price, with a 14% decline marking their worst day since 2021. This decline followed the release of first-quarter earnings and revenue that beat estimates, however, the company offered a disappointing outlook for the second quarter. With earnings expected to be lower than anticipated,
In May, Ford Motor’s U.S. new vehicle sales witnessed an 11.2% increase compared to the previous year. The surge was primarily driven by a significant uptick in sales of all-electric and hybrid models. Specifically, Ford reported a remarkable 65% growth in both hybrid and all-electric vehicle sales during the month, far exceeding the 5.6% rise
As tumultuous markets continue to create uncertainty for investors, seeking out dividend-paying stocks can provide stability and reliable income. One such stock that stands out among Wall Street analysts is tech giant IBM. Despite announcing mixed first-quarter results, IBM’s earnings surpassed expectations, while revenue fell short due to macroeconomic challenges. In addition, the company recently
Recently, a Delaware judge made a significant ruling regarding the over 70,000 lawsuits filed against the former makers of the heartburn drug Zantac. The judge, Vivian Medinilla of the Delaware Superior Court, allowed expert witnesses to testify in court that Zantac may be linked to cancer. This decision was seen as a setback for the