Always relevant
Walmart, the largest retailer in the world, announced plans on January 31st, 2024 to aggressively expand its U.S. brick-and-mortar footprint over the next 5 years. The plans include opening 150…
Markets Lack Direction Ahead of Expected Rate Hike Global stocks traded sideways on Wednesday as investors held off on major bets ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy decision,…
Regional bank New York Community Bancorp sent its stock price plunging 35% on Wednesday after unexpectedly cutting its dividend by 71% and swinging to a loss in the fourth quarter.…
Ford has announced it will provide complimentary charging adapters to all North American Ford EV owners to grant access to Tesla's vast Supercharger fast charging network. The move aims to…
eBay has agreed to pay $59 million to settle a U.S. government probe into its alleged failure to control sales of equipment that drug dealers and counterfeiters could use to…
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google and other technology businesses, reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results after the market close on Tuesday, January 31st, 2024. While overall revenue and earnings…
Entertainment mogul Byron Allen has made a surprise $14.3 billion bid to acquire Paramount Global, owner of the CBS television network and Paramount movie studios. The cash-and-debt offer sent Paramount's…
A Delaware judge has struck down Elon Musk's controversial $56 billion compensation package from Tesla, a move that could potentially cost Musk his title as the world's richest person. Judge…
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, the billionaire ruler of Malaysia's southern Johor state, was sworn in Wednesday as the country's 17th king under a unique rotating monarchy system. Sultan Brings Colorful Personality…
Orbán Signals Willingness to Compromise Ahead of Key Summit Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has indicated he is ready to soften his stance blocking €18 billion in financial support for…
Israel and Hamas appear close to finalizing a phased ceasefire agreement that would halt fighting in Gaza and lead to the release of two Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The…
The U.S. State Department on January 30th issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Jamaica, urging Americans to reconsider travel to the Caribbean nation due to an uptick in violent…
A collision between a passenger bus and a tractor-trailer in Mexico's Sinaloa state on Monday left at least 19 people dead and 18 others injured. The accident occurred around 5:15…
Background General Valerii Zaluzhnyi has served as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine since 2021. Under his leadership, Ukraine has put up a fierce resistance against Russia's invasion, which…
Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has agreed to restore power-sharing in Stormont after a two-year standoff that left Northern Ireland without a functioning government. The…
Missile attacks target international shipping Tensions between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and the US and its allies have escalated dramatically in recent days, with a series of audacious…
H&M, the world's second-largest clothing retailer, made a surprising leadership change on Wednesday as its sales and profits continue on a downward trajectory. Chief Executive Officer Helena Helmersson abruptly resigned…
According to the January 2024 ADP National Employment Report, private sector employment increased by only 107,000 jobs in January, falling far short of economists' expectations of a 145,000 job gain.…
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Monday that it expects to borrow $760 billion in the first quarter of 2024, $56 billion less than its previous estimate made in October. The…
Boeing reported fourth quarter 2023 earnings results on January 31st, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue and earnings per share, but declining to provide full-year 2024 guidance as the company…
Microsoft reported better-than-expected fiscal second quarter 2024 earnings results driven by strong growth in its cloud and artificial intelligence businesses. However, shares dipped slightly in after-hours trading due to investor…
Technology companies across Silicon Valley and beyond have announced tens of thousands of layoffs in recent weeks despite the otherwise strong economy, signaling an unexpected reversal of fortunes for the…
Top executives from major tech companies appeared Wednesday before a Senate committee to answer allegations that their platforms have harmed children and done far too little to protect young users.…
Tech stocks sank on Tuesday despite Microsoft, Alphabet, AMD and others reporting better-than-expected earnings results. Investors showed concerns about high expectations and shaky economic outlooks weighing on future growth. Earnings…
Several current and former NHL players have been directed to surrender to police in London, Ontario regarding sexual assault charges from an alleged incident in 2018, according to multiple reports.…
Nearly three years after the military seized power in a coup on February 1, 2021, Myanmar remains mired in conflict and chaos. As the country marks the somber anniversary this…
U.S. President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure to respond after Iran-backed militias killed 3 U.S. troops in a drone strike on a base in Jordan last week. The attack…
A Russian rock band known for its anti-Putin and anti-war stance has been detained by authorities in Thailand and may be deported back to their home country, sparking an international…
Violence and tensions have been escalating in recent months in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, leading to rising casualties, property destruction, and forced displacement of Palestinians. Settler Attacks on the Rise…
Ukraine is moving to expand its military mobilization efforts as Russia renews its offensive in the east. A revised mobilization bill submitted by the Ukrainian government this week aims to…
Tens of thousands of French farmers have descended on Paris with tractors and trucks, blocking roads and setting up barricades around the capital city in an escalation of protests against…
Ukraine is accusing Russia of an elaborate ruse involving the deaths of dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs), after a Russian military plane crashed last week near the Ukraine…
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, reported fourth quarter results on January 30th that beat Wall Street profit expectations but fell short on advertising revenue growth, causing the stock…
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, but strongly hinted that the central bank is ready to cut rates in…
Rockford Schnucks Sells $500K Winning Ticket A lucky player who purchased an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket at a Rockford Schnucks supermarket has won $500,000. The winning $500,000 Jackpot ticket was…
PayPal announced this week that it will be laying off approximately 2,500 employees, representing about 9% of its global workforce. The cuts come as PayPal faces increasing competition in the…
Toyota has urgently warned owners of nearly 53,000 older vehicles in the U.S. to stop driving them immediately due to potentially deadly defects with Takata airbag inflators that could cause…
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday night’s drawing for the $285 million jackpot. With no winner on Friday, the top…
Over the past week, North Korea has conducted multiple tests of new long-range cruise missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The tests represent a concerning advancement of North Korea's weapons…
The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Bahamas, urging increased caution due to a recent spike in violent crime on the islands. The advisory…
Malaysia has a new king. Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar of Johor state was sworn in Wednesday as the country's 17th king, or Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in a pomp-filled ceremony at…
French farmers have escalated their protests over the past week, blockadeing major highways and routes into Paris with convoys of tractors to demand government action over falling living standards and…
Several countries have frozen funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) following the release of a dossier by Israel accusing over 190 UNRWA employees…
Several current and former NHL players have been charged in relation to an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada's 2018 World Junior Championship team. The charges come years after…
A Iran-backed militia group has announced it is suspending military operations against US forces in the Middle East, after a drone attack last week on a base in Jordan housing…
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison on January 31, 2024 in a corruption case related to government gifts known as the Toshakhana case.…
Major technology companies reported earnings this week, overshadowing concerns around Federal Reserve policy and economic data. While markets treaded water ahead of the Fed announcement, stocks could face volatility based…
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reported its fourth quarter 2023 earnings on Monday, January 30th. The results were mixed - while overall profits beat expectations, advertising revenue fell short…
AMD reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Tuesday, posting mixed results compared to Wall Street expectations. While revenue came in slightly above forecasts, earnings matched…
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Citibank on Tuesday, alleging that the bank failed to protect its customers from fraud and refused to reimburse victims who…
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, announced a 3-for-1 stock split on January 30th, 2024. This is Walmart's first stock split since April 1999 and comes as the company's shares trade…
Earnings Miss Expectations Amid Tough Macroeconomics Samsung Electronics reported a 34% drop in Q4 operating profits to $2.1 billion, falling short of market estimates of $2.4 billion according to Refinitiv…
Starbucks reported lower-than-expected sales growth for the first fiscal quarter of 2024 on Tuesday, sending its shares down over 3% in after-hours trading. The coffee giant has been facing headwinds…
UPS announced major layoffs this week in response to disappointing financial results driven by economic shifts. The company plans to cut 12,000 jobs, sell a logistics subsidiary, and implement cost-saving…
In a dramatic turn of events, Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister of Bihar on August 9th, ending the Mahagathbandhan government that he had formed less than 2 years ago…
Pakistani security forces have been battling Baloch rebel groups after militants launched multiple coordinated attacks across Balochistan province. The brazen assaults left at least 10 people dead and several wounded,…
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Bahamas due to a recent spike in violent crime on the islands of New Providence and Grand…
Israel's allegations of Hamas ties within UNRWA, the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees, have prompted over a dozen countries to suspend funding in recent days, threatening critical services for over…
Israel has confirmed it is flooding Hamas attack tunnels in Gaza with seawater to halt militant operations and drive out fighters, as mediators push for a ceasefire following recent cross-border…
On January 30th, 2024, a group of undercover Israeli forces disguised as civilians and medical personnel raided the Ibn Sina hospital in Jenin, located in the occupied West Bank. In…
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he has decided how to respond to an attack in Jordan last week that killed 3 US soldiers and wounded several more. The attack was…
Block, formerly known as Square and led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has begun laying off employees this week as part of a previously announced restructuring plan. Block Aims To…
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, but strongly signaled it could cut rates in the coming months if the…
Consumer confidence climbed to its highest level in over two years in January 2023, according to new data from The Conference Board. The strong rebound in confidence was driven by…
Starbucks has launched its controversial new olive oil-infused Oleato beverages across all stores in the US and Canada. The coffee giant is moving forward with a nationwide rollout despite extremely…
General Motors (GM) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings results on Tuesday, driven by strong demand and profit margins for its vehicles in North America. Subheadings for key areas of the…
Starbucks released its fiscal first quarter 2024 earnings results on January 30th, missing analysts' expectations on both revenue and earnings per share. The coffee giant has faced headwinds from slower…
Russian alternative rock band BI-2, known for their anti-war stance and criticism of President Vladimir Putin, have been detained by Thai authorities and now face potential deportation back to Russia…
Jharkhand has been thrown into political turmoil as Chief Minister Hemant Soren has gone missing after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned him for questioning in a money laundering case. The…
The global shipping industry is facing major disruptions and calling for government intervention as attacks on cargo ships passing through the Red Sea intensify. Several countries and international organizations have…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a complex ruling regarding allegations of Israeli war crimes in Gaza, ordering Israel to prevent further killings but stopping short of demanding…
Israel has admitted to flooding Hamas tunnels in Gaza with seawater in an attempt to neutralize the militant group's underground network, a move that could further inflame tensions after recent…
Archaeologists and conservationists around the world are voicing outrage this week over Egypt's controversial restoration project on the pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three large pyramids in Giza.…
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to dismiss his top general Valerii Zaluzhny, according to reports, in a move that signals growing tensions among the country's military leadership as the…
After nearly 18 weeks of fighting, Israel and Hamas appear to be inching towards a ceasefire agreement that would pause the conflict in Gaza. However, significant gaps still remain around…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released an updated World Economic Outlook on January 30th, revising its 2024 global GDP growth projection upwards to 3.1%, from 2.9% in the previous forecast.…
Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) shares skyrocketed to all-time highs on Tuesday after the company reported blockbuster second quarter results that sailed past estimates across the board. Bolstered by booming…
A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of China Evergrande Group, once China's top-selling property developer, after it defaulted on more than $300 billion in debt accumulated over years…
Microsoft reported better-than-expected fiscal second quarter earnings and revenue after Tuesday's closing bell. The tech giant showed continued strength in its cloud computing and productivity software businesses. Key Numbers Earnings…
Toyota has urgently warned owners of nearly 50,000 older vehicles in the United States to stop driving them immediately due to potentially deadly defects with Takata airbag inflators that could…
General Motors (GM) reported better than expected fourth quarter earnings results on Tuesday, beating Wall Street estimates on both revenue and profit. The company earned an adjusted $1.24 per share…
General Motors has announced plans to introduce several new hybrid vehicles over the next 2 years, backtracking from previous commitments to transition fully to electric vehicles by 2035. The move…
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, but strongly hinted that rate cuts could begin as early as the next…
Israel has seemingly launched another targeted strike against Iranian assets in Syria. An airstrike hit a facility near Damascus International Airport in the early hours of January 29th, killing multiple…
After a two year deadlock, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed to a deal to revive Northern Ireland's power-sharing government. The deal was struck late Monday between the U.K.…
The European Union and Hungary are locked in a high-stakes standoff over financial aid to Ukraine, just days before a crucial EU summit that could determine the next phase of…
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine drags into its second year, rumors have erupted that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering dismissing his top military commander, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. Sources claim growing tensions…
President Biden vowed action after three U.S. service members were killed and several injured in a drone strike on a military base in Jordan on Saturday. The attack targeted a…
A woman has been seriously injured in a horrific shark attack in Sydney Harbour this evening. The victim, identified as local resident and keen kayaker Lauren O'Neill, was swimming at…
Hong Kong leader John Lee announced on Tuesday the start of a public consultation period on proposed new national security legislation, sparking concerns over eroding freedoms. Background In 2020, China…
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by an anti-terrorism court, just days before pivotal parliamentary elections that could return him to power.…
Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) shares surged over 30% to a new all-time high on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected fiscal second quarter 2023 results and raised its full-year…
Amazon has made a major change to its popular Prime Video streaming service, introducing advertisements across much of its content library while offering ad-free viewing as part of a new…
Boeing has withdrawn its controversial request for an exemption from modern cockpit alerting requirements for its latest 737 MAX 7 aircraft, the company announced Monday. The move comes as the…
The Powerball lottery drawing on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 led to big winnings for several fortunate ticket holders despite no one hitting the massive $164 million jackpot. Tickets sold in…
Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, shocked the energy market today by announcing it has suspended plans to increase its maximum crude oil production capacity beyond 12 million barrels…
Toyota Cements Dominance As World's Top-Selling Automaker For 4th Straight Year With All-Time High Global Sales Toyota Motor Corporation has cemented its dominance of the global auto market by retaining…
E-commerce giant Amazon has scrapped its $1.7 billion agreement to purchase iRobot, maker of the popular robotic Roomba vacuum cleaners. The deal collapsed after facing antitrust scrutiny in the U.S.…
Pelosi Urges FBI To Investigate If Protesters Are Spreading "Putin's Message" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing criticism after suggesting in a CNN interview that progressive protesters calling for a…
Tensions have dramatically escalated in the Red Sea region over the past week, with Yemen's Houthi rebels carrying out multiple missile and drone attacks targeting commercial tankers and US and…
AiBot