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Why do Black Friday shoppers throw punches over bargains? A marketing expert explains 'psychological ownership'

Nov 26, 2018 17:08 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Black Friday, the most celebrated shopping day of the year, abounds with tales of fistfights over discounted televisions or even stampedes as consumers rush to get that low-priced sweater they saw in an ad. Many people...

Black Friday marketing tricks and four ways to stop yourself falling for them

Nov 26, 2018 17:01 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Black Friday is upon us, once again. The annual ritual of deals kick starts the Christmas shopping period. Retailers hope to clear old stock to make way for new lines, especially produced to take advantage of Christmas...

Why Australian retailers should respect the past and rename their 'Black Friday' sales

Nov 26, 2018 16:57 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Australians familiar with Black Friday sales might associate them with images of Americans clambering over each other to battle for iPhones and TVs. Yet this term - used here by companies such as Amazon, Kogan, Bonds, and...

Online Casino - Entertainment taking care of business

Nov 26, 2018 15:42 pm UTC| Business

The online gambling club industry is hinting at no backing off. It appears to be an ever increasing number of individuals are attempting club diversions online consistently. The purposes behind its huge ubiquity is basic -...

Creating the Perfect Virtual Space for Collaborating

Nov 26, 2018 15:39 pm UTC| Business

In the modern day workplace, not every employee on every team has to be in the same building anymore. Thanks to improved technology, its now possible for colleagues to work together, even if theyre in different parts of...

5 Signs That It’s Time to Choose a New Accountant

Nov 26, 2018 15:37 pm UTC| Business

Is your accountant better at invoicing you on time than submitting your tax before the deadline? Or perhaps they permanently seem to be out of the office when you ring them? If so, these are just some of the signs that its...

How to Prevent Illness Spreading in the Workplace

Nov 26, 2018 15:34 pm UTC| Business

As the cold nights draw in, so too do the new strains of bugs and viruses that reduce workers to another sick day under the duvet. While unfortunate for the victim, illness can also have an impact on your business as a...

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Economy

Asian Stocks Mixed as Trump Tariffs Stir Uncertainty; Hong Kong and South Korea Lead on AI Gains

Asian stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Monday as uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trumps trade tariffs dampened investor sentiment. Trading volumes remained thin due to market holidays in China...

China Reviews U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Ruling as Trump Signals New Import Duties

Chinas commerce ministry announced that it is conducting a full assessment of the recent U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling while urging Washington to remove what it described as relevant unilateral tariff measures imposed...

BOJ Rate Hike in March? Yen Weakness and U.S.-Japan Summit Add Pressure

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could raise interest rates as early as March if the Japanese yen resumes its decline ahead of a highly anticipated U.S.-Japan summit, according to former BOJ board member Makoto Sakurai. The next...

EU Demands U.S. Honor Trade Deal After Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs

The European Commission has urged the United States to uphold the terms of last years EU-U.S. trade deal after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down former President Donald Trumps global tariffs. The ruling prompted Trump to...

Gold Prices Climb for Fourth Straight Session as Trump Tariffs Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices extended their rally for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, building on last weeks strong gains as renewed U.S. tariffs and mixed economic data fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Investors turned to...

Politics

Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine using dozens of strike drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles, intensifying its campaign against the countrys energy infrastructure. According to the...

India and Brazil Strengthen Trade Partnership with New Mining and Steel Cooperation Pact

India and Brazil have taken a major step toward strengthening bilateral trade relations by signing a new agreement focused on mining, minerals, and steel sector cooperation. The pact, signed in New Delhi in the presence of...

Northeast Winter Storm Triggers State of Emergency, Travel Bans and Thousands of Flight Cancellations

A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the Northeast, prompting governors in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts to declare states of emergency and impose strict travel restrictions. Forecasters warned...

U.S.-Led Task Force Aids Mexico in Operation That Killed CJNG Leader ‘El Mencho’

A newly formed U.S.-military-led task force focused on intelligence gathering against drug cartels played a supporting role in the Mexican military operation that killed Nemesio Oseguera, widely known as El Mencho,...

Trump Weighs Potential U.S. Military Strike on Iran as Nuclear Talks Intensify

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a potential military strike against Iran in the coming days, according to a New York Times report citing officials familiar with internal White House discussions. The...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Samsung Stock Hits Record High on Nvidia HBM4 Supply Deal, Boosting AI Chip Rally

Samsung Electronics shares surged to a record high on Monday after reports indicated the company could become the exclusive memory chip supplier for Nvidias next-generation AI processors. The rally highlights growing...

Microsoft Gaming Leadership Shake-Up: Phil Spencer Retires, Asha Sharma Named New Xbox CEO

Microsoft has announced a significant leadership transition in its gaming division, as longtime executive Phil Spencer prepares to retire after 38 years with the company. The move marks a pivotal moment for Microsoft...

Nvidia Earnings Preview: AI Growth Outlook Remains Strong Beyond 2026

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is heading into its upcoming earnings report with Wall Street expecting another quarter of solid performance, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. While...

Microsoft Gaming Leadership Overhaul: Phil Spencer Retires, Asha Sharma Named New Xbox CEO

Microsoft has announced a major leadership transition in its gaming division, as longtime executive Phil Spencer retires after 38 years with the company. The move marks a significant shift for Microsoft Gaming at a time...

OpenAI Targets $600B Compute Spend as IPO Valuation Could Reach $1 Trillion

OpenAI is reportedly planning a massive expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure, targeting approximately $600 billion in total compute spending through 2030. According to a source cited by Reuters, the...