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 Ten Republican US states drag Google to court for its monopoly over ad business

Ten Republican US states drag Google to court for its monopoly over ad business

December 18, 2020 03:58 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

Ten attorneys general in the US opened another antitrust lawsuit against the search engine giant Google on Thursday. The Republican-led group of attorneys accused the multibillion-dollar company of showing monopoly behaviour in online advertisemen.....

 Robinhood Again Accused of Violating Securities Laws, this Time for Downplaying Risk

Robinhood Again Accused of Violating Securities Laws, this Time for Downplaying Risk

December 18, 2020 02:22 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Recently, Robinhood Markets, the California-based financial services entity has been accused of violating securities laws by aggressively marketing itself to inexperienced investors and not maintaining a proper infrastructure for handling the increas...

 Meet Katherine Tai, Biden’s pick for top trade diplomat

Meet Katherine Tai, Biden’s pick for top trade diplomat

December 17, 2020 07:16 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

After the electoral college officially confirmed Joe Biden as the 46th American President, Mr Biden nominated Katherine Tai to be the next Trade Representative for the US on 10 December. However, the final decision is yet to be verified by the US .....

 What are the most trustworthy COVID-19 websites?

What are the most trustworthy COVID-19 websites?

December 17, 2020 05:40 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

The coronavirus pandemic, besides having unleashed the worst health crisis in a century, also went on to prove how powerful media and fake news could be. False information regarding the novel coronavirus began to spread like wildfires, forcing Twi.....

 Coronavirus rescue package on cards in US, markets cheer

Coronavirus rescue package on cards in US, markets cheer

December 17, 2020 04:41 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

U.S. congressional leaders announced on Wednesday that they are working towards bringing a stimulus package of $900 billion. The COVID-19 aid bill will come as a massive relief for the Americans struggling for help. The deadline to close the negoti.....

 US Fed Continues to Pump Money, Nasdaq Contours New ATH

US Fed Continues to Pump Money, Nasdaq Contours New ATH

December 17, 2020 03:04 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

The US stock market has once again ended at a record high on 16 December 2020, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both hitting their previous record highs while Nasdaq 100 even establishing a new record of 12,698.11 (intraday high). One of the primary...

 Giving away billions of fortunes in charity: The McKenzie Scott way

Giving away billions of fortunes in charity: The McKenzie Scott way

December 17, 2020 12:57 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

McKenzie Scott on Wednesday shot into limelight again after she announced to donate A$5.5 billion (US$4.2 billion) in charity in four months. Ms Scott has already given away A$2.3 billion in July. That philanthropic cause included 116 organisations.....

 Technology giants to provide sensitive information to Federal Trade Commission

Technology giants to provide sensitive information to Federal Trade Commission

December 16, 2020 08:34 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said that the major technology companies would need to provide detailed information on how they collect consumer's personal data and how they use it. The Federal regulators have decided to ask Facebook, Twitter, A.....

 Are America’s wealthiest 1% calling dibs on COVID-19 vaccine?

Are America’s wealthiest 1% calling dibs on COVID-19 vaccine?

December 16, 2020 06:02 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

After Pfizer’s pioneer COVID-19 vaccine received emergency approval for distribution in the US, many Americans are keenly waiting for an opportunity to get the first jab. READ MORE: Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine receives a go-ahead sign fr.....

 Australia drags China to the WTO over barley tariffs

Australia drags China to the WTO over barley tariffs

December 16, 2020 05:54 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

The Australian government announced that it would take China to the World Trade Organisation over massive tariffs on Australian barley. The situation which arose in May has posed a significant threat to the A$2.5-billion sector. This is the first.....

 Wish to tap the US secondary market with US$1.1 billion IPO

Wish to tap the US secondary market with US$1.1 billion IPO

December 16, 2020 03:59 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

After the successful launch of Airbnb and DoodDash’s billion-dollar IPOs, now its time for the Online retailer, Wish to hit the market. The company is coming out with an IPO of US$1.1 billion, making it the 31st IPO this year to exceed the bi.....

 Disney+ on cloud nine after engaging billion-plus subscribers

Disney+ on cloud nine after engaging billion-plus subscribers

December 15, 2020 06:22 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

Since its launch in November 2019, Disney Plus has attracted a significant number of subscribers, becoming one of the most notable competitors to Netflix. Last week, the streaming platform held an online event, where it presented its goals and ide.....

 Google services’ global outage: Here’s what exactly happened?

Google services’ global outage: Here’s what exactly happened?

December 15, 2020 04:53 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

were forced to take a break or an entire day-off until the problem was rectified. Numerous Google and YouTube services, including Gmail and Google Drive, suffered a 45-minute outage on Monday, disrupting the operations of schools and work envir....

 Jacinda Ardern assures New Zealand-Australia travel bubble to come up early next year 

Jacinda Ardern assures New Zealand-Australia travel bubble to come up early next year 

December 15, 2020 04:39 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

the news, saying his country was ready to meet the required terms and conditions. In a welcome decision which can boost travel industry in New Zealand and Australia, Kiwi Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed to establish a trans-Tasman trave....

 China turns up the heat on trade war, bans Australian coal

China turns up the heat on trade war, bans Australian coal

December 15, 2020 03:13 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

e A$14 billion coal industry joins the show, raising anxiety in Australian miners. Chinese authorities are thought to have confirmed a formal ban on A$14 billion coal imports from Australia on Monday night. Since then, the Australian government...

 Kordia Group Mourns after its Ex-CEO Scott Bartlett died following a battle against Brain Tumour

Kordia Group Mourns after its Ex-CEO Scott Bartlett died following a battle against Brain Tumour

December 15, 2020 02:27 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Former CEO of Kordia Group, Scott Bartlett who was diagnosed with multiple brain tumour in August 2019 died at the age of 40, battling against cancer on 15 December 2020. Scott Bartlett was one of the famous names on the New Zealand tech scene. He w...

 Biden Gets Green Signal from Electoral College to Become 46th US President

Biden Gets Green Signal from Electoral College to Become 46th US President

December 15, 2020 01:52 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

On Monday, 14 December 2020, the US president-elect Biden got a substantial majority of votes in the Electoral College. This confirms his victory in the last month's presidential elections and affirms that he would be the next president of the US. .....

 Global Economy to regain speed on a Bumpy Road to recovery

Global Economy to regain speed on a Bumpy Road to recovery

December 14, 2020 08:27 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The global economy has shown its remarkable resilience as it gradually progressed through the COVID-19 pandemic. Though prospects for a way out of the crisis have risen, some countries are still battling the rising number of virus cases by re-impo.....

 NZX regular trading on Monday morning postponed due to connectivity issues

NZX regular trading on Monday morning postponed due to connectivity issues

December 14, 2020 01:01 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

On 14 December, NZX postponed the opening of the share market until 11:30 am due to technical glitches and issues on the interface between its clearing and settlement and trading systems. The stock market operator declared that the main Board and .....

 UK Moves Step Closer to First Nuclear Fusion Power plant

UK Moves Step Closer to First Nuclear Fusion Power plant

December 13, 2020 12:04 AM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

The UK government has started the hunt for a 100-hectare site for its upcoming nuclear fusion-based power plant. Called as Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP), it is expected to cost around £2 billion. Production is anticipated to .....

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