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Airbnb Back to Square One?
July 20, 2020 07:52 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe travel industry will not be the same again, says Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky. The boss of Airbnb - a vacation rental online marketplace company, admitted losing almost everything of what it took them 12 years to build. The worldwide outburst of n.....

How has Social Media changed the outlook for some Digital Stocks?
July 20, 2020 03:34 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Social media has emerged as an influential medium to aid the efforts made by individuals and entities to expand their businesses. Quantifiable user data generated via social media platform are further tracked, segmented, and analysed at.....

Morgan Stanley Delivers Record Results in Q2, Net Income Up 45%
July 19, 2020 01:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Morgan Stanley recorded $13.4 billion in net revenues in 2Q 2020 with a net income of $3.2 billion. Its RoE was 15.7% and ROTCE was 17.8%. Strong market activity and performance of the Institutional Securities business helped the firm to.....

‘DE’fensive and ‘OF’fensive: Pivoting Strategies for FAANG Stocks set for Action
July 17, 2020 10:09 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary It will not be an exaggeration to mention that as per NASDAQ, FAANG stocks not only withstand the market blow but also put up a “great show”. The market darlings of technology sector, FAANG stocks have grown stronger over th.....

Start-Up CEO, Fahim Saleh Hacked to Death in his New York Luxury Apartment
July 17, 2020 09:47 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary 1) Tech CEO’s body found in luxury New York apartment. 2) A persona of interest is identified by NY Police Department, not in custody yet, 3) Tragic death of a visionary entrepreneur is a loss .....

China's Economy seems to be bouncing back from Coronavirus
July 17, 2020 07:21 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary China reported that its second-quarter GDP expanded by 3.2% in 2020 from a year earlier as lockdown measures ended, and stimulus was stepped up to overcome the shocks emerging from coronavirus crisis. While China's industrial output ros.....

Huawei Banned from the UK’s 5G Mobile Phone Networks - UK China Lock Horns
July 17, 2020 06:14 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The UK is the second-largest market for Huawei outside China. Billions of pounds will be spent on removing and replacing Huawei equipment from UK telecommunication sector. Stock market likely to become unstable as Huawei exits from the.....

Bitcoin Swindle: Twitter Jams all verified accounts temporarily
July 17, 2020 04:07 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe social media platform Twitter has verified accounts of prominent individuals and corporates from valorous fields such as politics, sports, movies, and technology world. It is a powerful platform for these people to connect with the masses. When.....

Investing Tips: 4 Reasons Big Techs can always stay your best pal
July 17, 2020 02:55 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The technology industry is full of distinct companies that are best in what they offer along with their larger scale and bargaining power. These big tech firms enrich from network effects with rising number of users who utilise their pr.....
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Your Complete Guide: Companies Hitting the COVID-19 Vaccine Charter (Part 1)
July 16, 2020 07:03 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThousands of scientists worldwide are working on more than 160 investigational vaccine candidates, and so far, none of them has been approved for use. The surge in COVID-19 cases has made the availability of a vaccine the need of the hour. Healthc.....

Lens on COVID-19 Vaccine Developments: Pfizer & BioNTech Granted FDA Fast-track Designation and more
July 14, 2020 08:29 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The unrelenting pressure from the coronavirus pandemic has made the development of a COVID-19 vaccine the top priority of governments and healthcare authorities around the globe. Pfizer and BioNTech obtained FDA fast-track designation f.....

Crude Oil Continues on the recovery path, Libya blaming UAE on support to Hifter
July 13, 2020 10:32 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Brent at US$42.81 a bbl, WTI at US$40.21 per bbl Strong demand recovery from India & China in June, US refined product demand growth awaited Libya internal disputes on oil revenue allocation continue, may experience a further disru.....

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Faces Probe Over C$ 900-million contract to WE Charity
July 13, 2020 12:00 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Justin Trudeau-led government’s decision to award a contract of over C$ 900 million to WE charity his family members are associated with has stirred up a political controversy. The charity admitted paying the Prime Minister’.....

Revealed! Four Strong Companies From The Biggest Economies Amid COVID-19
July 12, 2020 12:35 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary World continues to track economic and epidemiological developments around COVID-19, and as lockdowns lift, businesses are pondering over their next moves. Current times offer leaders the unique opportunity to structure, strengthen and l.....

Global Vaccine Developers Providing Excellent Returns: A lens on Novavax, INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Moderna, BioNTech
July 10, 2020 08:20 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAccording to WHO, globally, there have been more than 12 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 549,247 deaths (as of 8:14 AM CEST, 10 July 2020). The race to find a suitable (safe and effective) vaccine is gaining momentum. From around the.....

Is Retail Landscape changing for good?
July 10, 2020 06:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Post-pandemic, the retail industry would emerge with a hybrid of online and physical stores serving as a key to sector’s recovery. To adapt the new consumer behaviour, retailers would need to assess their omnichannel models and fi.....

Advantages of working from home for businesses, employees, and employers
July 10, 2020 01:58 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Remote working gained momentum recently, due to spread of COVID-19 putting several people at risk of getting infected through human touch. Employers can benefit a lot by adopting remote working practices by reducing costs at workplaces,.....

Wall Street Nudges the Issues Around COVID-19; Stocks Depict Solid Gains
July 09, 2020 07:18 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Wall Street is reflecting positive trends with NASDAQ Composite reaching record levels notwithstanding the continued rise in COVID-19 cases. Recently, tech stocks have shown impressive growth as a response to the changing preferences of.....

China’s Internet Play: Issues, Censorship and ByteDance in Action
July 09, 2020 06:18 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary China is noted to have the most comprehensive and sophisticated censorship rules across the globe. New National security law passed in Hong Kong on 30 June 2020, is all set to shake up digital surveillance in the semi-autonomous nation,.....

Good Note From COVID-19: Prospering Companies Amid Pandemic
July 07, 2020 05:42 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Amid COVID 19, companies must incorporate pandemic planning considerations into resilience management activities to provide comprehensive response & continuity for their most critical products and services In a dismal year for most .....