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US Real Estate Prices Still on the Rise in 2021

Mar 19, 2021 00:31 am UTC| Business

image source Considering all that happened in the past 15 months, one would expect the real estate market to crash. We say that in view of the fear of recession still lingering and the record high unemployment rates[1]....

Experts Forecast A Bright Future for Virtualization Industry

Mar 19, 2021 00:25 am UTC| Business

image source Businesses around the globe are clipping the extra hardware and space through virtualization. It helps them focus the resources on other aspects of their business. The state of virtualization is growing for...

Top bitcoin scams that you need to know as a bitcoin Investor

Mar 19, 2021 00:16 am UTC| Business

Bitcoin has been successful in attracting the attention of millions of people. According to recent research by the University of Cambridge that around more than 5 million cryptocurrency wallets were used in 2017, and most...

Hanwha to sell half of its Nikola stake to fund eco-friendly projects

Mar 18, 2021 23:57 pm UTC| Business

Hanwha Group plans to sell up to 11.1 million shares in US electric truck maker Nikola Corp or half of its stake over six months beginning June. Hanwha holds a 5.65 percent share in Nikola worth about US$180 million as...

S. Koreans' spend 72.5 billion won on Netflix in Feb.

Mar 18, 2021 23:56 pm UTC| Business Technology

An estimated 5.01 million South Koreans spent 72.5 billion won for Netflixs video streaming services in February, more than tripling the 22.5 billion won paid by 1.68 million viewers the same month in 2019. The payment,...

How retail giants could thrive on the post-pandemic high street

Mar 18, 2021 14:43 pm UTC| Business

Even before COVID-19, the British high street was undergoing slow and painful decline. Independent shops were struggling, department stores were fighting for survival, and well known chains were scrapping over market...

Disneyland CEO Bob Chapek announces April reopening date

Mar 18, 2021 09:34 am UTC| Business

Disneyland closed its doors after lockdowns have been ordered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a year already since the Disney parks have suspended their operations, and CEO Bob Chapek finally announced its...

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Economy

US-Iran Conflict Escalates Amid Oil Blockade and Rising Global Tensions

The United States-Iran conflict continues to intensify as President Donald Trump engages with oil executives to address the potential long-term impact of a U.S. naval blockade targeting Irans oil exports. The blockade,...

Gold Prices Dip Ahead of Fed Decision Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as investors weighed ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East alongside expectations surrounding the Federal Reserves upcoming interest rate decision. Spot gold declined by 0.5% to...

Kevin Warsh Advances Toward Fed Chair Role Amid Political Tensions

Kevin Warsh, former Federal Reserve governor and U.S. President Donald Trumps nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, is expected to clear a critical step in the confirmation process as the Senate Banking Committee prepares...

Trump Urges Iran to Sign Nuclear Deal Amid Ongoing Conflict and Port Blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, urging its leadership to get smart soon and agree to a deal as tensions remain high following weeks of stalled negotiations. In a recent Truth Social post,...

Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Decision, Iran Tensions, and Inflation Data Weigh on Sentiment

Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserves policy decision and ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Market...

Politics

US-China Talks Put Taiwan at Center of Rising Geopolitical Tensions

A high-stakes diplomatic meeting between the United States and China is drawing global attention, with Taiwan emerging as a central issue that could reshape regional stability. As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for a...

Trump Considers Reducing U.S. Troops in Germany Amid NATO Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that his administration is reviewing a potential reduction of American troops stationed in Germany, a move that could reshape U.S. military presence in Europe and impact NATO...

US Proposes Maritime Freedom Construct to Secure Strait of Hormuz Shipping

The United States is urging allied nations to support a new international initiative aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route that has recently experienced...

NYC Mayor Urges King Charles to Return Koh-i-Noor Diamond During U.S. Visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on Britains King Charles III to return the historic Koh-i-Noor diamond to India, bringing renewed attention to long-standing debates over colonial-era artifacts. His remarks...

King Charles and Queen Camilla Honor 9/11 Victims During New York Visit Amid US-UK Tensions

King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during a solemn visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. The royal couple laid a floral arrangement at the site...

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

TSMC Exits Arm Holdings with $231 Million Share Sale Amid Strategic Portfolio Shift

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the worlds leading contract chipmaker, has officially divested its remaining stake in Arm Holdings, marking the end of its investment in the UK-based chip designer....

T-Mobile Beats Q1 Earnings Expectations on Strong Postpaid Growth

T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) delivered a strong first-quarter performance, surpassing analyst expectations thanks to robust postpaid subscriber growth and rising service revenues. The wireless carrier reported adjusted...

Seagate Stock Surges After Strong Q3 Earnings Beat and Bullish Outlook

Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX) delivered impressive third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations, driving a sharp rise in its stock price. The data storage leader reported adjusted earnings per share...

Australia Targets Meta, Google, and TikTok With New News Payment Tax Proposal

The Australian government has announced a new plan that could impose multimillion-dollar charges on major tech platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok if they fail to compensate local media companies for news content...

Lightelligence IPO Soars Over 400% in Hong Kong Debut Amid Rising AI Investment Demand

Shares of Lightelligence, the Shanghai-based optical computing company formerly known as Shanghai Xizhi Technology, delivered an explosive performance during their Hong Kong stock market debut, underscoring strong investor...