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중국·일본, 후쿠시마 방류 계획 합의…해산물 무역 재개 길 열려

Sep 21, 2024 10:43 am UTC| Business

중국과 일본은 금요일, 후쿠시마 원자력 발전소의 오염수 방류 문제에 대해 합의에 도달했다고 발표했다. 이로써 일본산 해산물의 중국 수출 재개에 대한 길이 열리게 되었다. 중국은 약 1년 전, 도쿄전력(TEPCO)이 후쿠시마 발전소에서...

McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Dunkin’ and More: Must-Try Healthy Menu Options in October 2024

Sep 21, 2024 10:42 am UTC| Business Life

As fast-food chains increasingly adapt to consumer demands for healthier choices, October 2024 brings a fresh lineup of nutritious menu options from some of the biggest names in the industry. Whether grabbing a quick bite...

페덱스 연간 가이던스 하향, 주가 하락

Sep 21, 2024 10:39 am UTC| Business

외신 보도에 따르면, 페덱스(NYSE) 주가는 미국 프리마켓 거래에서 12% 이상 급락했다. 이는 물류 그룹 페덱스가 연간 가이던스를 하향 조정하고 1분기 실적이 월가의 기대에 미치지 못한 결과를 발표했기 때문이다. 페덱스는 2025...

월가 랠리 후 선물 하락, 나이키 CEO 사임 예정

Sep 21, 2024 10:38 am UTC| Business

EconoTimes에 따르면, 목요일 월가에서 기록적인 랠리가 펼쳐진 이후 금요일 미국 주식 선물이 소폭 하락했다. 이번 주 초 연방준비제도(연준)의 대규모 금리 인하와 실업수당 청구 건수 감소 소식이 기술주와 기타 위험 자산에 대한...

바이트댄스, 엔비디아 칩 교체 계획 부인… 자체 칩 개발 의사 없어

Sep 21, 2024 10:38 am UTC| Business Technology

바이트댄스 (ByteDance), 틱톡(TikTok) 모회사는 엔비디아(Nvidia) 의존도를 줄이기 위해 자체 칩을 개발할 계획이라는 보도를 부인했다. 이 중국 기술 대기업은 반도체 프로젝트가 아직 초기 단계이며, 비용 최적화를 목표로 하고 있으며,...

Tesla and BYD Win Big as EU and China Agree to Slash EV Import Tariffs

Sep 21, 2024 03:14 am UTC| Technology Business

In a significant development, the EU and China have agreed to lower tariffs on electric vehicles, benefiting Tesla and BYD. The move follows intense discussions about pricing and potential subsidies impacting the European...

Elon Musk Accused of Disabling Cybertruck Used in Ukraine-Russia War by Chechen Leader

Sep 21, 2024 02:45 am UTC| Technology Business

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen leader, alleges that Elon Musk remotely disabled his Tesla Cybertruck during its use in the Ukraine-Russia war, adding another twist to the ongoing controversy surrounding the vehicles presence...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Science

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...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...