Germany to Scrap Gas Storage Fee for Neighboring Countries
Germany is removing a fee it charged neighboring countries for accessing its natural gas reserves. This levy, implemented during the…
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EU agrees to quit energy investment treaty over climate concerns
The European Union (EU) has unanimously decided to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), a move driven by concerns…
Asia’s Oil Imports Surge in May, Driven by India
Asia’s crude oil imports reached a 12-month high in May, fueled by a massive increase in demand from India. The…
Elon Musk reclaims title of world’s richest person with $209bn net worth
Elon Musk reclaimed the title of the world’s richest person thanks to his new AI startup, xAI. The company’s $6…
Shares nudge higher as US, EU inflation data loom
World stock markets edged higher on Monday as investors awaited key inflation data releases this week. This data could influence…
Dollar firm ahead of global inflation data
The U.S. dollar remained stable on Monday but is poised for its first monthly decline this year. Investors are waiting…
Stellantis to announce Italy-produced hybrid version of 500 EV, sources say
Fiat’s owner, Stellantis, is set to unveil a hybrid version of its popular 500e electric car. Production of this new…
Musk’s AI Company xAI Secures $6 Billion, Aims to Challenge OpenAI
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has secured a massive $6 billion investment, propelling its valuation to $24 billion. This…
Walmart Ditches Capital One as Credit Card Issuer After Service Issues
Walmart is severing its partnership with Capital One, which issued its store-branded credit cards since 2019. This decision comes after…
Lilly invests further $5.3 bln in new Indiana site as obesity drug demand soars
Eli Lilly is making a massive investment to address surging demand for its weight-loss and diabetes drugs, Zepbound and Mounjaro.…
US equity funds see massive weekly inflows on rate cut expectations
US equity funds saw a significant inflow of capital in the week ending May 22nd. This surge, totaling $9.9 billion,…
US Stocks Mixed: Tech Buoyed by Nvidia, But Inflation Worries Drag on Gains
US stocks opened higher on Friday, but the rally looks unlikely to sustain as the week draws to a close.…
Fed Governor Hints at Higher Borrowing Costs
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has sparked discussions about a possible change in the interest rate environment. R-star, a theoretical…
Brazil’s Petrobras approves Chambriard as new CEO
Brazil’s state-owned oil giant Petrobras has a new leader: Magda Chambriard. Her appointment follows the unexpected dismissal of previous CEO…
Nvidia Co-Founder Surpasses Walmart Waltons in Wealth
Jensen Huang, co-founder of Nvidia, has become a symbol of the booming tech industry’s growing influence. Thanks to Nvidia’s strong…
Google Eyes HubSpot Acquisition to Challenge Microsoft in Cloud Software
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is reportedly considering acquiring HubSpot, a marketing software company valued at $31 billion. This move would…
Boeing faces ‘long road’ on safety issues, US FAA says
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cast doubt on Boeing’s ability to quickly resolve safety concerns. This…
Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet Steps Down Due to Health Reasons
Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet announced her resignation from the company, effective at the end of May, citing health concerns. Gavet’s…
Turkish Airlines sacks 7 Nigerian staff over $600,000 ticket racketeering
Turkish Airlines fired seven Nigerian staff members for allegedly costing the airline over $600,000 through ticketing reservation violations. This dismissal…
Microsoft’s AI Deal with UAE Raises Security Concerns, Lawmakers Seek More Oversight
Microsoft’s deal with G42, a UAE-backed AI company, is raising eyebrows over potential national security risks. The agreement might involve…
Stocks catch a ride higher with Nvidia; investors cautious over rates
Global stock markets saw a modest rise on Thursday, fueled by a strong performance from tech giant Nvidia. However, investor…
Japan’s Factory Activity Shows Signs of Life After Months of Slump
Positive news for Japan’s economy as factory activity finally expanded for the first time in a year. The au Jibun…
World Bank Approves $750 Million for Mini-Grids
Great news for Nigerians living in rural areas! The World Bank just approved a $750 million loan to build 1,200…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency. The accident occurred while…
U.S. Factory Production Falls in April
U.S. factory production saw an unexpected decline in April, primarily due to a drop in motor vehicle output. According to…
China’s April industrial output rises 6.7% but Retail Sales Growth Slows
China’s industrial output grew by 6.7% year-on-year in April, showing a significant rise from the 4.5% growth in March. This…
Microsoft offers cloud customers AMD alternative to Nvidia AI processors
Microsoft is giving cloud computing customers a new option for powering artificial intelligence (AI). They’re offering chips made by AMD,…
Morgan Stanley Joins Major US Banks with $269 Million Investment in Bitcoin ETFs
Morgan Stanley, one of the top banking firms in the United States, has disclosed its investment of $269 million in…
Argentina’s Inflation Rate Nears 300%, Despite Signs of Deceleration
Despite positive signs of a deceleration, Argentina continues to face soaring inflation, with the annual inflation rate expected to approach…
Anglo American CEO Accelerates Spin-Off Plans to Hinder BHP Takeover Bid
The CEO of Anglo American, Duncan Wanblad, revealed on Tuesday that the company’s plans for a spin-off of its South…