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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Biotech Moves: Layoffs, Deals, and Drug Concerns

Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L

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Oct 17 2024BUSINESS

AI-Driven Chip Sales Soar: TSMC's Profit Jumps 54%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, just revealed a massive 54% increase in profits for the third quarter. This huge jump is largely thanks to the booming demand for AI-powered chips. The company's net income hit a whopping 352.3 billion Taiwanese dollars, which is roughly $10.1 bil

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Billion-Dollar Challenge: Is It Still a Nonprofit?

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has a big question to answer. Its value is now a whopping $157 billion, but it's still set up as a nonprofit. A structure change might be on the horizon, experts say. The problem? OpenAI would need to pay fair market value for any assets that move to its for-profit subs

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Samsung's Top Boss: No Spin-Offs for Chip Businesses

Last week, rumors suggested that Samsung might spin off its contract chip manufacturing business. However, the company's CEO, Jay Y. Lee, has laid these rumors to rest. Speaking to Reuters, Lee confirmed that neither the foundry business nor the logic chip designing business will be spun off. Instea

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Tupperware’s Big Move: What Happens to Williamsburg County?

Tupperware, a well-known name in many homes, is leaving Williamsburg County. The facility, which has been around since the late 1970s, is shutting down for good. This isn't because of their recent bankruptcy filing; instead, it’s part of a new plan to improve customer service and operations. But

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Southeast Asia's Rise as a Manufacturing Hub: A Look at the SEA 500 List

The Southeast Asia 500 list has highlighted a significant trend: the region is becoming a major manufacturing hub. The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions have sped up this transformation. While financial companies top both the U.S. Fortune 500 and SEA 500 lists, Southeast Asia has more ener

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Job Cuts Hit Kelowna’s QHR Technologies

In a surprising turn of events, some employees at QHR Technologies in Kelowna have been let go. The company, which specializes in electronic medical records, was bought by Loblaws in 2016 for a whopping $170 million through its subsidiary Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. This week, the company underwent a ma

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

US AI Market Boost: TSMC & Amkor Partner for Advanced Chip Tech

There's big news in the tech world! Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and US-based Amkor Technologies are teaming up to bring advanced chip packaging technology to America. This is a game-changer, especially for the AI market. TSMC has a massive facility in Arizona that will han

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Tariffs: A Hot Topic in US Politics Today

Have you ever wondered why some people love tariffs, while others hate them? It's all about perspective. Tariffs have been around since ancient times and were once a big way for governments to make money. But now, they’re not so popular. Many argue that removing trade barriers helps economies grow a

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Oct 04 2024FINANCE

Unlocking the Future of Chip Manufacturing: ASML's EUV Revolution

ASML Holding NV, a semiconductor industry giant, is poised to capitalize on the latest advancements in chip manufacturing. With its cutting-edge extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology, the company is leading the charge towards smaller, more powerful transistors. To understand why ASML's s

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