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China's Trade Momentum Builds in Early 2024

China's Trade Momentum Builds in Early 2024

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1 month ago

In a promising development for China's economy, the country's export sector exhibited robust growth in the first two months of 2024, defying expectations and signaling potential relief for policymakers working to revitalize the world's second-largest...

Oil Price Expected to Increase in 2024

Oil Price Expected to Increase in 2024

Economy news
1 month ago

The price of oil is notoriously volatile, but 2023 was relatively stable, starting and ending at $72.47 per barrel, after a peak of $89.19. This stability starkly contrasted with 2022's turbulent market, where prices soared to $114 from an opening of...

Obesity Pill Pushes Novo Nordisk to 12th Most Valuable Company

Obesity Pill Pushes Novo Nordisk to 12th Most Valuable Company

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1 month ago

Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant, surged to a new high in trading, marking an 8% increase in its shares. This ascent continues a trend seen over several months, driven by skyrocketing optimism surrounding weight-loss medications.Novo Nor...

Strikes Rock Germany, Lufthansa Feels the Heat

Strikes Rock Germany, Lufthansa Feels the Heat

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1 month ago

Germany's aviation giant Lufthansa faces turbulent times as ongoing strikes by its ground staff and airport workers threaten its earnings. The airline, encompassing Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Eurowings, anticipates a substantial operating loss...

Bitcoin Surges to Record Highs Amid Market Optimism

Bitcoin Surges to Record Highs Amid Market Optimism

Bitcoin has returned to all-time highs not seen since November 2021. This week, the world’s biggest digital currency surpassed its lifetime peak of $69,000 before retreating to $63,000. This surge from $25,000 in the last six months reflects ent...

Apple Slapped with Record $2 Billion EU Antitrust Fine

Apple Slapped with Record $2 Billion EU Antitrust Fine

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1 month ago

In a groundbreaking move, the European Union has imposed a staggering $2 billion fine on Apple for violating competition regulations. This penalty marks the first of its kind on the US tech giant by the EU.Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition and...

ECB Maintains Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

ECB Maintains Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

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1 month ago

The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to maintain its interest rate levels in the upcoming week, adopting a cautious stance amidst fluctuating inflation rates and economic indicators within the eurozone. Following an aggressive phase of mone...

Key U.S. Inflation Measure Affects Economic Outlook

Key U.S. Inflation Measure Affects Economic Outlook

Economy news
1 month ago

The U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.4% in February, aligning with predictions and marking a 2.8% year-over-year increase. Overall, the broader PCE index increased by 0.3% month-over-month...

Rivian and Lucid Stocks Tumble Amid Disappointing Earnings

Rivian and Lucid Stocks Tumble Amid Disappointing Earnings

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1 month ago

Despite the steady increase in electric vehicle adoption, not every EV maker is performing well. In a significant downturn, electric vehicle manufacturers Rivian and Lucid saw their share values drop sharply following their fourth-quarter earnings re...

Biotech’s Top Performers Offer Solid Diversification Options

Biotech’s Top Performers Offer Solid Diversification Options

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1 month ago

For investors seeking value outside of the household name large market cap stocks in the technology sector, biotech, integral to the development of groundbreakingmedical innovations, offers investors a blend of high reward potential and moderate risk...

Global Stock Market Surge Fueled by Nvidia's Earnings Triumph

Global Stock Market Surge Fueled by Nvidia's Earnings Triumph

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1 month ago

Global stock markets have experienced a notable rally, significantly influenced by Nvidia's impressive recent earnings report. The wave of optimism wasn't confined to the technology sector; it spilled over into other areas of the domestic market and...

Phone Maker Xiaomi Bets Big on Electric Vehicles

Phone Maker Xiaomi Bets Big on Electric Vehicles

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1 month ago

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is making a bold move by venturing into the competitive electric vehicle (EV) market. The company aims to capture a niche of affluent consumers with its upcoming premium EV, leveraging its existing 20 million premium smartph...

Volvo Drops 5% As It Reduces Stake in EV Maker Polestar

Volvo Drops 5% As It Reduces Stake in EV Maker Polestar

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2 months ago

Volvo Cars has announced a significant reduction in its stake in Polestar, the electric vehicle manufacturer. By planning to distribute 62.7% of its Polestar holdings to shareholders, Volvo aims to refocus its resources towards its own transformation...

Nvidia Profits Explode Thanks to AI

Nvidia Profits Explode Thanks to AI

Stocks news
2 months ago

Last year marked a significant milestone in the artificial intelligence sector, with Nvidia emerging as the most prominent beneficiary. The chipmaker reported a staggering increase in its profits, which soared to nearly $12.3 billion in the final thr...

China's Economic Woes Impact HSBC's Quarterly Profits

China's Economic Woes Impact HSBC's Quarterly Profits

Economy news
2 months ago

HSBC, the Asia-focused lender, reported a substantial 80% decrease in its pretax profits in the final quarter of 2023, attributing the decline to charges related to its exposure to China's troubled real estate industry and its stake in Bank of Commun...

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