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Elon Musk’s net worth now tops Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg’s combined
November 03, 2021 08:11 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahWith a staggering US$335.1 billion, Tesla chief Elon Musk's net worth now tops the combined wealth of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Musk, the world's richest person, got a lot richer on.....
What is Burger King’s crypto reward program and how to join it?
November 03, 2021 05:52 AM AEDT| By Ipsita SarkarBurger King’s popular Royal Perks program, which gives away cryptocurrencies as a reward to its loyal customers, will continue till November 21, the company said. The leading fast-food chain had launched the loyalty program in partnership wi.....
A 360-degree view on Australian real-estate market
November 02, 2021 09:21 PM AEDT| By Sonal GoyalHighlights The statistics released by CoreLogic Inc. revealed that there is a 1.4% rise in the value of residential property in Australia in October. 47,040 new property listings were observed in the property market within four weeks ending Oct.....
New APRA rules on home lending; here's what has changed
November 02, 2021 08:15 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairThe Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has increased the minimum interest rate buffer for banks to use while assessing the serviceability of home loans and mortgages. The rules are effective from Monday, 1 November 2021. New rules ar.....
Would Bitcoin Cash (BCH) see a turnaround anytime soon?
November 02, 2021 04:04 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandCreated in 2017, Bitcoin Cash is a famous altcoin or a spin-off of the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. Of late, the crypto has not been performing well, and is now looking at bullish forces for its revival. Though at times, it tends to sh.....
Do crypto wallets like BitPrime work in NZ?
November 01, 2021 05:11 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandCryptocurrencies continue to sell like hotcakes and are not just about Bitcoin alone. Hundreds of other cryptos with distinct features have emerged and crypto investors are now investing their money in newer currencies like Doge, Ripple, Litecoin, .....
Vaxxas’ needle-free COVID-19 vaccine set for clinical trials
November 01, 2021 03:57 PM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights Australian biotech firm – Vaxxas is ready to launch its clinical trials of needle-free COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is progressing to its clinical trials by next year, after successful animal studies. Needle-free patches wi.....
Where to travel as COVID-19 continues
November 01, 2021 03:36 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights International tourism is seeing signs of a rebound. The uptick in new COVID-19 variant infections is worrisome. Vaccines and economic resilience are dividing the world into best and worst. The pandemic is far from over, and new.....
Businesses post better-than-expected growth in Britain
October 31, 2021 06:02 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiBusinesses in Britain showed signs of growth in the three months ending October, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) confirmed on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Better recovery, better GDP growth Though supply chain disruptions and a resurgenc.....
Trump-era steel & aluminum tariffs on Europe set to end
October 31, 2021 05:58 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights The US and Europe reach a deal to end tariffs and give the industry a breather Tariffs on steel and aluminium were imposed by former President Trump Europe had levied retaliatory tariffs on US goods like bourbon whiskey .....
G20 leaders support global minimum tax to curb tax avoidance
October 31, 2021 05:55 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiG20 leaders, who are meeting in-person for the first time after the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, have endorsed the global minimum tax. 15% minimum levy This paves the way ahead for a minimum 15 per cent tax on companies. It is aimed at corpora.....
Jack Dorsey: hyperinflation to hit the US & the world
October 31, 2021 12:38 AM AEDT| By Toshiva JainAs the world economy recovers from the chuckles of the COVID-19 pandemic, markets are finally moving towards better demand and sustainability. Of course, in the phase of revival, no one expects a high rate of inflation. However, Twitter CEO has ann.....
Here Are The Top 10 Richest Women Of 2021
October 30, 2021 12:59 AM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights Approximately 328 women have made to the Forbes billionaires list from last year. As per various media reports, there were no women positioned in the top 10 richest people in the world. However, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers ha.....
SafeMoon continues its smooth run, prices expected to rise further
October 29, 2021 05:04 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandSafeMoon is all prepped up to hit new highs as its price saw a massive gain of 111% in just over seven days. Broadly speaking, meme currency SafeMoon has made remarkable progress throughout October as its prices saw an upward trend and have been r.....
Stripe bets big on carbon-capture, offers US$1 mn reward for achievers
October 29, 2021 07:10 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights Stripe Inc. is partnering with Deep Science Ventures (DSV) to fund up to US$500,000 for each carbon-capture startup of DSV scientists. Stripe has committed US$9.0 million to various carbon-removal projects. The fintech company.....
Australia Post urges Aussies to send X-Mas gifts by mid-December
October 28, 2021 09:21 PM AEDT| By Khushboo JoshiHighlights Australia Post has been urging all the Australians to parcel their Christmas cards and gifts by mid-December. 2021 already witnessed record parcel volumes with an anticipated record volume for this year’s Christmas. The postal.....
ACCC to end Google’s dominance over mobile phone searches?
October 28, 2021 05:40 PM AEDT| By Khushboo JoshiHighlights ACCC’s latest report on Digital Services Inquiry says Google is the most dominant search engine in Australia. Google spends a huge money to stay as the default search engine on most used default browsers in the country. ACCC h.....
Shiba Inu continues its astronomical surge despite the snub by Musk
October 28, 2021 04:48 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlightd Meme crypto Shiba Inu soars to an all-time high in spite of a recent snub by renowned Dogecoin lover, Elon Musk. The token further reached new heights with an online petition being signed asking Robinhood to offer trading of th.....
Will Tesla resume cryptocurrency transactions?
October 28, 2021 01:28 PM AEDT| By Toshiva JainElon musk is the ultimate influencer in the cryptocurrency market. The company’s decisions, Musk’s tweets have had some significant impact on the cryptocurrency world. However, with all the ups and downs, there is latest indication that.....
China is going broke!
October 27, 2021 08:57 PM AEDT| By Kiara KhannaPanic is a buzzword in the Chinese markets these days. It all started with Evergrande and seemed to have no end sight. Major Chinese real estate players have reported being unable to pay back their debts. Sinic Holdings, Modern Land, China Properties...
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