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Business

US House passes TikTok bill: Could app be banned in the US?

The US House of Representatives has cited data privacy and security concerns as some of the reasons behind this bill.

Business

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi expected to start EV sales this month

Xiaomi was one of the few new electric vehicle manufacturers to get approved by China, amidst a rush of prospective new entrants wanting to take advantage of the country's EV boom.

Business

Southwest Airlines rethinks 2024 financial forecast due to Boeing woes

Boeing’s aircraft delivery delays have caused a number of airlines to revise their capacity forecasts for 2024, as well as pause hiring.

Economy

From Popcorn to Corpses: What's the connection between them?

Have you ever heard of the unclaimed corpses indicator and the Japanese haircut indicator? Most people haven't.

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Business

Manchester United reports rising profits thanks to Champions League

The club also announced the completion of a key minority investment by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Economy

Here's why Europe needs to revive its mining sector

The revival of Europe's domestic mining sector could reduce the continent's dependence on Chinese rare earth minerals, as well as risks such as price volatility and loss of competitiveness.

Economy

Doom Spending: Why does it happen and how can you curb it?

Doom spending may be a coping mechanism to deal with anxieties about personal finances and the wider economic situation but it may be bad for your health.

Economy

The TikTok money trend that could save your finances this year

Loud budgeting could help savers stick to their financial goals, while increasing financial inclusion and lessening taboos around money.

Markets

Chinese energy giant CNOOC finds hundred million-ton oilfield

CNOOC's Kaiping South discovery could lead to more investment in deep-water South China Sea exploration in the coming months.

Business

Novo Nordisk expands lead on Tesla on upbeat obesity drug trial

Novo Nordisk, of anti-obesity drug Wegovy fame, reveals encouraging initial trial data for new weight loss drug that could potentially overtake Wegovy.

Business

Dutch government tries to stop ASML from moving out

The Netherlands is increasingly tightening its anti-migrant position. That could push out its largest company, ASML, because of its high dependence on foreign talent.

Economy

Ireland's house prices set to keep rising as shortages hit home

Ireland is currently facing a housing crisis due to decreasing investment and a rising population.

Economy

ECB likely to keep interest rates at record highs at March meeting

The ECB has been vocal about the need for more conclusive evidence of declining inflation and cooling labour markets, before cutting rates.

Business

AI works best with humanity, suggests NYU professor

People who can find a way to complement AI with their unique human skills and traits may have an edge over people who steer clear of AI altogether, according to NYU professor Arun Sundararanjan.

Economy

Going Solo: How singles get hit the worst in a cost of living crisis

From housing to travel costs, singles regularly see higher costs than their coupled-up counterparts, which could get worse due to the current cost of living crisis.

Business

Tesla shares plunge after disappointing car sales in China

Tesla shares hit as sales in China drop dramatically because of a lack of demand over the Lunar New Year.

Economy

Millennials set to become 'richest generation in history'

Millennials could stand to inherit trillions worth of property and property assets passed down by ancestors in the next 20 years.

Business

Here's where Britain's biggest EV factory is going to be built

Tata has announced it is to set up its first gigafactory outside India in Somerset, with battery production likely to start in 2026.

29 February 2024

Markets

Iran refuses to recognise national currency’s fall in free markets

The Iranian rial has plunged rapidly against the dollar ever since the Israel-Hamas war led to increased worries of a direct US-Iran confrontation.

27 February 2024

Economy

Germany's March consumer sentiment perks up, but France feels blue

German income expectations have soared to a more-than two-year high, but French consumers remain worried about their standard of living.

27 February 2024

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