Breaking News, Business, Financial and Economic News, World News from EconoTimes

Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Business

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 04:02 AM All times are UTC

Follow Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Hermés, Skechers sign settlement agreement for shoe soles patent lawsuit

Apr 27, 2023 10:30 am UTC| Business Economy

Hermés International S.A. reportedly settled the lawsuit that was filed by Skechers USA Inc. against it over patent rights. The footwear company sued the French luxury fashion house last year after claiming that the...

Wendy’s to sell its famous chili in grocery stores

Apr 27, 2023 10:28 am UTC| Business Life Economy

Wendys, the popular fast food restaurant chain, has announced that it will be making its famous chili available in grocery stores across the United States. Wendys has partnered with Conagra Brands to bring this favorite...

Digital Currency Revolution

Metaverse: SM Entertainment reveals acquisition of Studio Clon to scale up its Metaverse business

Apr 27, 2023 10:02 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

SM Entertainment announced on Wednesday, April 26, that it has acquired Studio CLON, a local post-production company. The entertainment firm made the acquisition through its subsidiary, Studio Kwangya, which specializes in...

KFC stores reopening as Rostic’s in Russia

Apr 27, 2023 08:59 am UTC| Business Economy

KFC stores in Russia were already sold as it is one of the brands that has withdrawn its business in the country after the invasion of Ukraine. Now it was reported that the stores of the famous fried chicken brand are...

General Motor to discontinue Chevy Bolt production to shift to electric trucks

Apr 27, 2023 08:27 am UTC| Business Economy

General Motors is set to cease the production of its Chevy Bolt electric vehicles this year. This is the companys first EV unit to be released for the mass market and is currently the best-selling electric car of the...

How shading crops with solar panels can improve farming, lower food costs and reduce emissions

Apr 27, 2023 08:18 am UTC| Business

If you have lived in a home with a trampoline in the backyard, you may have observed the unreasonably tall grass growing under it. This is because many crops, including these grasses, actually grow better when protected...

Digital Currency Revolution

NFT: Toonstar Web3 entertainment studio to release NFT-supported ‘Space Junk’ TV series

Apr 27, 2023 08:17 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency

Toonstar, a Web3 animation studio that is creating the future of interactive storytelling and community experiences, revealed it would be releasing the NFT-backed animated television series titled Space Junk. this show was...

1631 1632 1633 1634 1635 1636 1637 1638 1639 1640

Economy

Gold Prices Slip Amid Iran Tensions and Fed Chair Uncertainty

Gold prices edged lower during Asian trading on Tuesday as investors weighed geopolitical risks and monetary policy uncertainty. The precious metal remains range-bound, with traders closely monitoring developments...

Asian Stocks Rise on AI Optimism and Iran Peace Talk Hopes

Asian stock markets opened higher on Tuesday, supported by renewed optimism around artificial intelligence (AI) demand and reports that Iran may join peace talks with the United States. The positive sentiment helped lift...

KOSPI Hits Record High as AI Chip Demand Lifts SK Hynix and Samsung Stocks

South Koreas KOSPI index climbed to an all-time high on Tuesday, driven largely by strong gains in technology stocks, particularly semiconductor giants benefiting from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The benchmark...

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Investors Monitor Iran Tensions and Key Economic Events

U.S. stock futures were mostly unchanged Monday night following a slightly negative close on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran ahead of a potential...

Oil Prices Slip as U.S.-Iran Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty Weigh on Markets

Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors assessed conflicting signals surrounding potential U.S.-Iran negotiations ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline. The market remains highly sensitive to...

Politics

Philippines Says U.S. Access to EDCA Bases Limited by Land Issues and Delays

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has revealed that the use of military bases accessible to the United States under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) remains limited, citing unresolved land...

Trump Maintains Iran Naval Blockade as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the naval blockade against Iran will remain in force until a formal agreement is reached with Tehran, adding uncertainty ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline later this week. In...

Gaza Violence Continues Despite Ceasefire as Israeli Strikes and Clashes Escalate

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least five Palestinians on Monday, according to Palestinian health officials, highlighting ongoing violence despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. The incidents occurred in...

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost U.S. Energy Supply Amid Rising Fuel Prices

U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate domestic energy production, according to a White House announcement. The move comes as the administration seeks to counter rising fuel...

U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Steps Down, Deputy to Serve as Acting Chief

U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down from her position, according to an announcement made Monday by White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung. The sudden leadership change at the Department...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

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...

Technology

John Ternus Signals Apple’s Future with Product-First AI Strategy

Apples incoming CEO John Ternus is already shaping expectations for the companys future, and his stance on artificial intelligence reveals a clear direction. Unlike competitors such as Microsoft and Google, which are...

Jeff Bezos Eyes $10 Billion Funding Round for AI Venture Project Prometheus

Jeff Bezos is reportedly closing in on a massive fundraising deal for his artificial intelligence startup, signaling a major move in the rapidly expanding AI industry. According to a Financial Times report citing sources...

Apple Stock Dips as Tim Cook Steps Down, John Ternus Named Next CEO

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares slipped more than 1% in after-hours trading Monday following a surprising leadership transition announcement. The tech giant revealed that longtime CEO Tim Cook will move into the role of...

Amazon Expands AI Bet with Up to $25 Billion Investment in Anthropic

Amazon is significantly deepening its artificial intelligence strategy by announcing a new investment of $5 billion in AI firm Anthropic, with the potential to reach up to $25 billion based on performance milestones. This...

Tesla Q1 Earnings Preview: Robotaxi Delays and SpaceX Merger Speculation Grow

Teslas upcoming first-quarter earnings report, expected Wednesday, may do little to ease investor concerns about the companys long-promised robotaxi strategy. According to analysts at Jefferies, the widening gap between...