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Arm's Nasdaq Debut Marks Strong Opening at $56, Gains Initial 10% Boost

Sep 15, 2023 04:09 am UTC| Economy Technology Business Investing

UK-based chip designer Arm celebrated its Nasdaq debut on Thursday, trading at around $56 per share, indicating a notable 10% surge that underscores investor faith. With this surge, the companys market capitalization...

Digital Currency Revolution

Three Arrows Capital Founders Banned from Financial Roles in Singapore for 9 Years

Sep 15, 2023 03:59 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency

Singapores crypto hedge fund, Three Arrows Capital co-founders Kyle Livingston Davies and Su Zhu, face a lengthy ban for violating national securities laws. The prohibition impacts their roles in financial firms. Davies...

Johnson & Johnson Revamps Logo After 135 Years; Introduces Contemporary Design

Sep 15, 2023 03:31 am UTC| Economy Life Health Business

Johnson Johnson introduces a modernized logo after 135 years. Retaining the iconic red, it embodies unexpected humanity with an ampersand. While the classic logo graces consumer products like Band-Aid and Tylenol, this...

Digital Currency Revolution

Sony Network, Startale Labs Announce JV for Pioneering Web3 Blockchain

Sep 15, 2023 03:04 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Sony Network Communications and Startale Labs Pte. Ltd. embark on a joint venture project, aiming to establish a next-generation blockchain, positioning themselves as leaders in the evolving digital landscape. Sony...

Adidas Unveils 'Home of Sport' in Hong Kong; Features adiClub Zone, Art by Offgod and Orange Terry

Sep 14, 2023 09:56 am UTC| Life Sports Business

After successfully launching its innovative flagship in Seoul, Adidas unveiled a Home of Sport concept store in Hong Kong. Emphasizing local art and diverse collections, the brand aims for immersive, expansive in-store...

iPhone 12 Banned in France Due to High Electromagnetic Radiation Levels: ANFR Issues Warning

Sep 14, 2023 09:25 am UTC| Business Economy Technology

The French authority, Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR), has ordered Apple Inc. to halt the sale of its iPhone 12 in the country, citing unsafe electromagnetic radiation emissions. After testing 141 units, the...

Delta Announces Shifts in Passenger Benefits, Lounge Access; Reveals New Qualification Criteria

Sep 14, 2023 09:11 am UTC| Economy Life Business

Delta Air Lines unveils significant shifts in passenger benefits, notably in lounge access and complimentary amenities. These changes address hub overcrowding, with cutbacks affecting specific cardholders. SkyMiles program...

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Economy

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Countries Imposing Digital Services Taxes on U.S. Tech Firms

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will impose a 100% tariff on imports from any country that enforces digital services taxes (DSTs) on American technology companies, significantly...

US Dollar Slips After PCE Inflation Data as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Stay Elevated

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Friday, extending its decline for a second consecutive session after a six-day winning streak pushed the greenback to its strongest level since May 2025. Despite the modest pullback, the...

Gold Price Ends Lower for Fourth Week Despite Rebound as Fed Rate Hike Bets Strengthen

Gold prices rebounded more than 1% on Friday but still finished the week in negative territory, as renewed expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and a stronger U.S. dollar continued to pressure the precious...

Wall Street Ends Lower as AI Stocks Drag Markets, Fed Rate Outlook Shifts

Wall Street closed slightly lower on Friday, capping a difficult week for U.S. equities as technology stocks led the decline. With geopolitical tensions easing following diplomatic progress in the Middle East and oil...

South Korea’s KOSPI Plunges as Apple Price Hikes and OpenAI IPO Delay Shake AI Chip Stocks

South Koreas benchmark KOSPI index suffered a steep selloff on Friday as investors dumped technology and semiconductor stocks following Apples latest price increases and reports that OpenAI may delay its highly anticipated...

Politics

US Seizes Nearly 400 Illegal World Cup Streaming Domains in Global Anti-Piracy Crackdown

U.S. authorities have seized nearly 400 internet domains that were allegedly used to illegally stream FIFA World Cup matches, marking one of the largest anti-piracy enforcement actions tied to the global soccer tournament....

Iran Revolutionary Guards Claim Strike on U.S. Military Positions After Fresh U.S. Attack

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Saturday that it had targeted U.S. military positions across the region in retaliation for what it described as a fresh U.S. military strike against Iran,...

Texas Approves Bible-Inclusive Reading Lists for Public Schools Starting in 2030

Texas has approved new mandatory reading lists for public school students that include passages from the Bible, marking the latest move by state leaders to incorporate conservative and religious values into public...

US Strikes Iran After Strait of Hormuz Attack as Ceasefire Tensions Escalate

The United States launched military strikes against Iran on Friday following an Iranian drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions despite a ceasefire agreement reached...

NATO Strengthens Arctic Defense as Russia Expands Military Presence

As NATO ramps up efforts to reinforce its Arctic defenses, alliance members are investing in military capabilities to counter Russias growing presence in the strategically important High North. The initiative comes as...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Italy Investigates Microsoft Over Microsoft 365 AI Subscription Price Hike

Italys antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Microsoft over allegations of unfair commercial practices tied to the pricing changes for its Microsoft 365 subscription service. The probe focuses on whether...

SpaceX, Charter Communications Explore Mobile Partnership to Expand Starlink Wireless Service

SpaceX and Charter Communications are reportedly in executive-level discussions about forming a strategic partnership that could accelerate the expansion of consumer mobile services across the United States. According to a...

OpenAI IPO Delay Weighs on SoftBank Shares as AI Valuation Concerns Grow

SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Friday after a report suggested that OpenAI is considering postponing its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), delaying what many investors had expected to...

Apple Supplier Stocks Slide as Samsung, SK Hynix Lead Selloff After Apple Price Hikes

Apples major Asian suppliers came under heavy selling pressure on Friday after the iPhone maker announced significant price increases for its MacBook and iPad lineup, fueling concerns that rising semiconductor costs are...

Samsung, SK Hynix to Unveil Record AI and Semiconductor Investment Plans Worth Over $646 Billion

South Korean technology giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are preparing to unveil sweeping long-term investment strategies centered on semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and next-generation technologies,...