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Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Meta to censor COVID-19 content
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has stated that senior officials from the Biden administration pressured his company to…
Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, including Teslas
Canada has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and a 25% tariff…
UBS Wealth Management raises odds of U.S. recession to 25% from 20%
UBS Global Wealth Management has increased the likelihood of a U.S. recession to 25% from 20%, pointing to a…
US to award HP $50 mln for semiconductor tech project
The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to award $50 million to HP to expand and modernize its existing…
Morning Bid: Rate-cut hopes meet Mid-East risks
Jerome Powell, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September during his speech…
Fed’s shift to job market risks is done; now policy has to catch up
The Federal Reserve is navigating a delicate situation as today's interest rate of 5.25%-5.50% is seen as…
Darkening global outlook, central bank pivots signal more turbulence
At the annual Jackson Hole conference, global policymakers highlighted the shifting focus of central banks from…
Nvidia Q2 sales likely to double, even a slight miss may hurt shares
Nvidia is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with expectations that revenue will more than…
We support NDC’s fixed rate proposal on imports – Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers
Ireland has donated €200,000 to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Standards and Trade Development Facility…
Grocery stores boost political donations even as Democrats take aim
Political donations from major food companies to Democratic lawmakers have risen in the current congressional…
TikTok announces industry-first sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council
TikTok is strengthening its safety initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa by launching its first Safety Advisory…
Shares gain, dollar subdued as Fed readies rate cuts
European stocks saw a slight rise on Thursday, with the STOXX 600 index gaining 0.3%, supported by retail stocks.
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Euro zone business activity gets boost from Olympics, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity showed unexpected strength in August, with the composite PMI rising to 51.2 from…
Germany plans majority stake in cruise ship builder, sources say
The German government, along with the state of Lower Saxony, plans to take a temporary majority stake in Meyer…
Elon Musk Set To Build Starlink Ground Stations Across Nigeria
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is making significant progress in Nigeria by establishing ground stations…
Futures edge higher with payrolls revisions, Fed minutes on tap
U.S. stock index futures saw modest gains on Wednesday as investors awaited key economic updates, including…
European stocks dip lower as market uncertainty lingers; Sweden’s Riksbank cuts…
European stocks declined on Tuesday afternoon, with the Stoxx 600 index down 0.29% as market uncertainty over…
US shale companies produce more crude using fewer rigs
U.S. shale producers are increasing oil output by enhancing drilling efficiency without additional spending, as…
Retail investors still buyers of US equities through rollercoaster markets –…
Despite a recent sharp drop in U.S. stock markets, retail investors continued buying shares, particularly in tech…
Wall St Week Ahead Rollercoaster week in US stocks leaves investors braced for…
U.S. stock markets have experienced significant volatility recently, spurred by alarming economic data and the…
Futures rise on dovish Fed comments after jobs data
U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday, buoyed by dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials and robust labor…
Global oil demand needs to rise faster to absorb OPEC+ hike
Global oil demand growth needs to accelerate in the coming months to absorb the increased supply that OPEC+ plans…
Futures waver on anxiety ahead of jobs data
U.S. stock index futures showed mixed results on Thursday as investors awaited a key jobs report that could offer…
Siemens profit beats market view on software but outlook remains guarded
Siemens reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday, driven by strong demand for electricity…
US tops China as Germany’s biggest trading partner
In the first half of 2024, the United States became Germany's largest trading partner, surpassing China. Trade…
Investors Rethink Japanese Multinationals Amid Yen Strength
The strengthening yen is prompting investors to reassess the prospects of Japanese multinational companies, which…
Lyft forecasts soft quarter after delivering net profit in Q2
Lyft's shares fell over 10% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company issued a cautious forecast for the…
Tim Walz’s Record as Minnesota Governor: An Overview
Since Tim Walz became Minnesota's governor in January 2019, the state's economic performance has generally lagged…
US transport safety board to hold hearings on Boeing 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is set to question witnesses from Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems,…
Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds
A U.S. judge has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by using billions of dollars to establish an illegal…