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Oct 23 2024FINANCE

Let's Predict Amazon's Q3 with a Big Boost

Get ready, investors! Amazon is gearing up to share its Q3 earnings on October 31. Experts are predicting a nice jump in revenue, around 11%, pushing it to a cool $157. 16 billion. That's not all—earnings per share are expected to soar by 32%, reaching $1. 14. Meet Amrita, a smart cookie managing a

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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

Walking Pneumonia: A Gradual Illness on the Rise

Lately, cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, often referred to as "walking pneumonia, " have been increasing, especially among kids. This bacteria causes lung infections, but unlike other types of pneumonia, it comes on slowly and usually isn't severe enough to require hospitalization. Doctors have seen

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Oct 23 2024FINANCE

Tokyo Metro's IPO: A Smashing Success

Tokyo Metro, one of Japan's top subway operators, had a fantastic debut on the stock market. Their shares skyrocketed by nearly 45% after an impressive IPO. This event was Japan's largest initial public offering in the last six years, raising a whopping 348. 6 billion yen ($2. 3 billion). The compan

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Oct 22 2024FINANCE

Stock Movers to Watch: Big Names Make Headlines

Here's what happened with some big stock players today before the market opened. First up, The Cheesecake Factory saw its shares jump over 3% after an activist investor stepped in. This investor thinks the company should spin off three of its brands. On the other hand, General Motors' shares dipped

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Luxembourg Backs OQ Tech's Satellite Expansion

Luxembourg has thrown its weight behind OQ Technology, pumping millions into the startup's satellite project. The investment, part of OQ Tech's 30 million euro Series B funding round, aims to boost the tiny country's space industry. OQ Tech plans to launch 20 more satellites by the end of next year

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

HSBC Makes History: Pam Kaur Becomes First Female Finance Chief

HSBC has made a big change. They've picked Pam Kaur to be their first female Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a big deal for the bank, as it's been a while since they made such a significant leadership switch. Pam will start her new job on January 1st, taking over from Jon Bingham who was temp

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech Stops Promos for Russian Drone Factory

Recently, big tech companies like Google, Meta, and TikTok have taken down social media accounts linked to a Russian drone factory in Tatarstan. These accounts were used to recruit young foreign women, mainly from Africa, to work in the factory. The recruitment posts promised a free trip to Russia a

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Oct 22 2024FINANCE

China's Market Boom: Where’s the Smart Money Going?

China's markets have been on a roller coaster lately, with the government rolling out major stimulus plans. From cutting interest rates to boosting bank cash reserves and supporting stock markets, the Chinese government is going all out. The CSI 300 index, which tracks top stocks, has even jumped by

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

U. S. Moves to Limit AI and Chip Investments in China

The U. S. government is in the final stage of reviewing new rules aimed at controlling investments in China's sensitive technologies. These technologies include artificial intelligence, semiconductors, microelectronics, and quantum computing. The proposal, under review by the Treasury Department, re

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Oct 21 2024CRIME

UCLA Students Targeted in Alleged Hate Crime

Around 1:11 a. m. on Saturday, a group of UCLA students sitting on a bench near a Chick-Fil-A on Westwood Boulevard were targeted by a hateful act. A dark SUV drove by, and the driver shouted an ethnic slur at the students. The front passenger then threw an open water bottle, striking one of the stu

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