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What is the giant stress test for the financial system after easy money?

Five weeks after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, there is still uncertainty about whether the financial stress in North America and Europe has run its course or if worse is yet to come. Central banks in advanced economies are considering whether to ease monetary tightening due to high inflation. The choices made by central […]

By hassani

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

Economy Tech

Will Alibaba, a Chinese tech giant, release a competitor to ChatGPT?

In the past few months, many technology companies across the globe have introduced their own AI chatbots. These chatbots are a type of artificial intelligence that can create their own conversations. They are designed to talk to people and help them with various tasks, like answering questions or providing information. Some popular examples of these […]

By hassani

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

Economy

Here’s another possible rewrite to make it sound objective and straightforward: “Melbourne river sees giant inflatable breast flotation”

An Australian sustainable underwear brand, Nala, has launched a campaign to challenge the “double standards” around the censorship of certain bodies on the internet. As part of the campaign, a barge carrying a 10 metre blow-up breast, based on a “realistic” design by Sydney-based artist Christine Yahya, embarked down Melbourne’s Yarra River. The move was […]

By hassani

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

Economy Tech

China tech giant, Alibaba, experiences share surge following announcement of breakup strategy.

Chinese technology giant Huawei is set to undergo a significant restructuring aimed at ensuring its survival amid increasing US sanctions. The company is expected to slash its smartphone production by 60% and focus more on its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) businesses. Huawei has also been advised to spin-off its Honor smartphone brand, which targets […]

By hassani

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

Tech

FEATURE: Hopping mad: Japan’s edible bug industry takes giant leap forward

جاپان کی خوردنی کیڑوں کی صنعت مرکزی دھارے کے لیے شوٹنگ کر رہی ہے۔ بڑی فرموں نے غذائیت سے بھرپور اور پائیدار بگ پر مبنی کھانے کی اپیل کو نوٹ کرنا شروع کر دیا ہے، جبکہ کچھ باورچی ایڈونچر کی تلاش میں کھانے والوں کے لیے نئے پکوان کے تجربات تیار کر رہے ہیں۔ ایک […]

By hassani

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

Economy

Amazon joins India-backed e-commerce initiative that’s seeking to challenge the retail giant

Amazon has joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a government-backed e-commerce initiative in India, to digitally enable small businesses and provide convenience and choice to customers. ONDC seeks to challenge the dominance of companies such as Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart in the Indian e-commerce market. The network is interoperable, meaning buyers and sellers […]

By hassani

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

News

Pension giant Caisse lost $24.6 billion last year investing in ‘worst market in 50 years’

The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) reported a negative return of 5.6 per cent in 2022, which they called “the worst market in 50 years.” The fund had a tough first six months last year due to rising inflation, historic interest rate hikes, and rising geopolitical tensions. CDPQ had net assets of […]

By hassani

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Economy

Nvidia is still making billions in Q4 2023 despite a giant drop in PC demand

Nvidia reported its fourth quarter and full-year earnings, with quarterly revenue of $6.05 billion, down 21 percent from last year, and $1.4 billion in profit, down 53 percent. For the full year, revenue was almost identical to last year, though profit was down 55 percent. The dip was largely in Nvidia’s gaming business, which was […]

By hassani

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

News

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is getting a giant touchscreen, TikTok, and a selfie camera

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is set to be one of the brand’s most advanced models yet, with a range of features that will influence the rest of the lineup. The Superscreen combines the large central touchscreen with a second display in front of the passenger, while the MBUX infotainment system is powered by a single […]

By hassani

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

Tech

Intel slashes divdend by nearly two-thirds to shore up cash as chip giant braces for a tough year

Intel has announced that it is cutting its dividend from $0.365/share to $0.125/share in an effort to conserve cash amid the tough economic environment. This is part of a bigger effort to cut up to $3 billion this year and up to $10 billion per year by 2025, which includes phasing out certain operations, laying […]

By hassani

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023