Monday is shaping up to be an interesting day in the stock market. Let's dive into some key things to watch. Black Friday spending was a bit higher than expected, with a 3. 4% overall increase and a significant 14. 6% boost in online shopping. This is great news for companies like Square, which powe
In 2024, Malaysia's digital economy is expected to hit a whopping US$7. 88 billion! That's a lot of money. Two companies, Good Foodie Media and Involve Asia, are playing a big part in this growth. These companies are part of MDEC's FOX Programme, which helps high-growth businesses become tech supers
Alibaba, China's big name in e-commerce, entertainment, and tech, saw its revenues go up by 5% to about $33. 7 billion in the recent quarter. This was the result of a 63% jump in net profits to $6. 25 billion. But it's not all straightforward - some of this boost came from changes in the value of th
Amazon has rolled out a new online store called Haul, designed to compete with super-cheap e-commerce giant Shein. The idea is simple: everything costs less than $20. Most items will be even cheaper, with some as low as $1. 79. You might find things like a set of jewelry for $2. 99 or an iPhone case
In China, a new shopping trend has taken over: blind box livestreaming. It's like a game show, but for buying stuff. Viewers pay a small fee to get a mystery bag, called a "blind box, " which the seller opens live. If you're lucky, you can win more bags or even neat prizes. The thrill of the unknown
As a new administration takes charge, experts like Brittain Ladd are predicting significant shifts in retail and technology. With potential regulatory changes at the Federal Trade Commission, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could see a boost. Retailers might face stiff competition from new entrants l
Amazon Prime is one of the biggest players in the subscription service game, with almost half of the U. S. population signed up. While their free and fast shipping is hard to beat, there are other options worth considering. Here's a look at some of the best alternatives that also offer free shipping
Let's talk about UPS, the shipping giant that just wowed Wall Street with its latest earnings report. The company's profit soared in the latest quarter, beating what analysts expected. This happened after UPS said goodbye to its truckload brokerage business, Coyote Logistics. Shares of the company j
americans might have thought that pharmacies were here to stay. with medicines and everyday goods in stock, they're like the last real-life shopping places left. but even these giants like walgreens and cvs are facing big problems. they're closing stores, letting go of jobs, and struggling to stay a
Early morning trading was a rollercoaster ride for investors. Many US-listed Chinese stocks like online video giant Bilibili crashed by over 13%, with automaker Nio and e-commerce giants JD.com and Alibaba also taking heavy hits. The reason? China's state planner didn't announce any new stimulus pla
