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  Cutting Off Russia's War Machine: U.S. Bans Uranium Imports 2024.05.03 The United States continues to disrupt Russia, which is at war with Ukraine. On the 1st, the U.S. Senate announced that it had approved a bill banning the import of Russian uranium. The House of Representatives passed the bill last December and unanimously approved by the Senate with no opposition. Uranium is used to supply […]
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  Amazon's AI Investment Pays Off with Record Profits 2024.05.03 Amazon’s first-quarter results exceeded market expectations. Amazon’s first quarter revenues in 2024 amounted to $143.3 billion, a 12.5% increase from the previous year, surpassing the consensus by 0.5%. Operating profit soared 220.6% to $15.3 billion, beating the consensus by 35.9%. Earnings Per Share (EPS) exceeded expectations by 16.4% at $0.98. The rise in profitability of […]
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  Microsoft's Next Move: Data Center Launches in Thailand 2024.05.02 Microsoft is set to establish a data center in Thailand. On the first of the month, Microsoft announced it would open its first regional data center in Thailand to enhance the availability of its cloud services. This news came just a day after Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft Corporation, announced a $1.7 billion investment […]
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  Elon Musk's Secret Trip to Beijing: A Game Changer for Tesla? 2024.04.30 CEO Elon Musk has secretly headed to Beijing. According to Reuters, on the 28th, Elon Musk plans to meet with high-ranking officials in Beijing, China, to discuss the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software launch in the country. He also aims to gain approval to transfer data collected in China to train algorithms necessary for Tesla’s autonomous […]
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  Delta Plane Drops Emergency Slide, Returns to JFK 2024.04.29 Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 passenger plane made a U-turn in mid-flight when an emergency slide fell off. According to the AP on the 27th (local time), shortly after taking off from New York on Friday, Delta Air Lines passenger plane pilots felt vibrations when an emergency slide fell off, and they turned back to […]
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  EU vs. Russia: Kremlin Stands Firm Against Sanctions on LNG Trade 2024.04.29 Russia has shown the will to overcome the sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU). The Kremlin in Russia announced on the 27th that it would find a way to overcome the illegal sanctions imposed by the EU on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business. An EU official announced last Thursday that the EU Executive […]
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  Mercedes-Benz Cleared of Diesel Scandal by DOJ 2024.04.29 Mercedes-Benz Group AG has successfully shaken off allegations of diesel emission manipulation. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on the 27th that it had concluded its investigation into the Mercedes-Benz diesel emission scandal and found no further allegations. Renata Jungo Brüngger, a member of the board responsible for integrity, governance, and sustainability at Mercedes-Benz, […]
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  Maersk's Strategic $600 Million Bet on Nigeria's Ports 2024.04.29 Denmark’s shipping company, A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, plans to invest in Nigeria. On the 28th, Maersk announced that it would invest $600 million in Nigeria’s port infrastructure. The investment decision was made when Maersk’s Chairman, Robert Maersk Uggla, met with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu at the World Economic Forum conference held in Saudi Arabia. Uggla stated, […]
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  US Government Backs Micron with Massive $6.1B for Chip Manufacturing 2024.04.27 Micron Technology, a memory chip manufacturer, is set to receive subsidies from the U.S. government. On the 25th (local time), the U.S. government announced that it plans to provide $6.1 billion in subsidies and up to $7.5 billion in loans to aid the construction of Micron Technology’s new U.S. factory as part of a significant federal […]
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  New Leadership Takes Helm at JP Morgan Chase China 2024.04.24 The head of JP Morgan Chase’s China branch has been replaced after ten years. According to a statement from JP Morgan Chase on the 23rd (local time), Lu Fang has been appointed as the chairman of the investment banking division in China. In addition, Greg Yu, who was the vice president of JP Morgan Securities […]
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  AppleTV Plus Nears FIFA Club World Cup Broadcasting Agreement 2024.04.24 Apple is expanding the service area of its online streaming service, Apple TV Plus. The New York Times (NYT) reported on April 22 that the International Football Federation (FIFA) has almost finished negotiations with Apple for the global TV broadcasting rights of the new FIFA Club World Cup for a month. According to insiders, Apple’s […]
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  Russian Court Issues Six-Year Prison Sentence to Meta Spokesperson 2024.04.24 A verdict of imprisonment has been handed down to Meta’s spokesperson by the Russian authorities. As reported by RIA News, on the 22nd (local time), the military court in Moscow, Russia, issued a six-year prison sentence to Meta’s spokesperson, Andy Stone, on charges of publicly defending terrorism. The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs initiated a […]
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  Fashion Brand, Express, Files for Bankruptcy and Reveals Plans for Sale 2024.04.23 Express, a US-based apparel retailer, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings to facilitate its self-sale. In accordance with a statement released on the 22nd (local time), Express has received a proposal from brand manager WHP Global, in conjunction with mall operators Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property, to acquire the majority of the company’s operations and stores […]
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  US Housing Giant Dr. Horton Beats Estimates with Robust Profits 2024.04.23 Analysts have reported that D.R. Horton (DHI), a company that builds homes and sells building materials in the U.S., ‘s quarterly results were better than expected. D.R. Horton’s second-quarter (January-March) sales were $9.11 billion, a 14.2% increase year over year, and its net income was $1.17 billion, a 24.4% increase. Earnings per share (EPS) were […]
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  Yen's Historic Plunge: Lowest Value Against Dollar in 34 Years 2024.04.23 The yen’s value fell to a 34-year low as the dollar-yen exchange rate surged to the threshold of 155 yen during trading. According to Kyodo News, on the 23rd, the dollar-yen exchange rate in the New York foreign exchange market the day before (local time) rose to 154.85 yen per dollar during trading. Despite joint […]
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  Power Struggle at HYBE Leads to Stock Market Chaos 2024.04.23 ADOR’s Independence Attempt Triggers AuditTensions Surface Between HYBE and ADOR Management NewJeans’ HYBE IP Remains Unchanged Despite Heightened Volatility The stock price of HYBE is plummeting due to disputes surrounding management rights. As of 9:40 AM on the 23rd, the stock price of HYBE is trading at 205,000 won ($175.25), a decrease of 7,500 won […]
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  Healthcare Giant J&J Outperforms Market Predictions in Q1 2024.04.23 Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) first-quarter net profit exceeded market consensus. J&J’s first-quarter revenue was $21.38 billion, a 2.3% increase from the previous year, slightly lower than market expectations. However, earnings per share rose 12% to $2.71, surpassing market forecasts. The pharmaceutical business, including the anticancer drugs Darzalex and Erleada, led revenue growth, while the medical […]
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  PepsiCo Faces Allegations of Unfair Labor Practices from Teamsters Unions 2024.04.23 Teamsters unions in three U.S. states have filed a complaint against PepsiCo. On the 19th (local time), the Teamsters union reported to the National Labor Relations Board that they had accused PepsiCo of unfair labor practices. According to the union, local workers from five Teamsters in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa accused PepsiCo of unfair labor […]
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  The Future of Warfare: Russia Steps Up Drone and Robot Production 2024.04.23 The Russian Defense Ministry plans to establish a scientific and production center for drones and robotics. The Ministry of Defense announced on the 20th (local time) that Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is inspecting the Moscow military district’s firearms and drone testing grounds. The conflict in Ukraine is characterized by an unprecedented scale of drone deployment, […]
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  American Express Beats Expectations with Stellar Earnings in Q1 2024.04.22 An American multinational financial services company, American Express (AXP), exceeded consensus with its first-quarter earnings. American Express’ first quarter revenue for 2024 reached $15.8 billion, a 10.6% increase yearly, and net income rose by 34.2% to $2.4 billion, surpassing market expectations. The total payment amount increased by 5.1% to $419.2 billion, and the total number […]