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Why do governments go for lockdowns to battle COVID-19?

The menace around the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be picking up the momentum, yet again. The monster virus has already churned out its new variant that...

What is the KiwiSaver scheme? How does it help you in saving for ret...

KiwiSaver is a government-sponsored voluntary savings program, designed to assist Kiwis in saving for retirement. An individual has an opti...

Is Paraguay ready to legalize Bitcoin as a legal tender? Don’t get y...

Summary The buzz around cryptocurrencies seems to be unending, with events and rumours driving the crypto markets crazy. Rumours about Paraguay re...

Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines under the lens as FDA adds heart i...

Summary The US FDA has added a warning for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to suggest an unusual risk of heart inflammation. Experts believe...

Volkswagen shifts focus on EVs as it plans to move away from combust...

Summary Growing concerns around sustainable modes of transportation are compelling leading automakers to take initiatives that are boosting electri...

Carbon-tracking startups sprout as climate action takes centerstage

As climate change issues gain traction globally, many carbon-tracking startups are popping up across the world. And guess what? Their clients are read...

How covid is changing our fitness habits

Covid has been an eye-opener for most people. It showed how a virus can wreak havoc in society, destroy lives and economies, but most importantly, it...

Is euphoria around gold stocks short lived?

Investments in gold can be done by buying physical gold or exchange traded funds or stock in gold mining, refining, and production. Regardless of who...

John McAfee found dead in jail: A peek into the software titan’s lif...

John McAfee, the security software pioneer who seemed to live his life on the edge while mired in a gamut of legal woes, was found dead in his jail ce...

Why are electric cars bad for the environment?

Summary Electric cars are gaining attention as they are believed to be one of the most sustainable modes of transportation. While electric cars ar...

Why NATO sees climate change as a major threat?

Climate change has wreaked havoc across the world with heatwaves, droughts, floods, and icy weather conditions, killing millions of lives in these cat...

Why CarMax (KMX), IKONICS (IKNX) stocks rallied on Friday?

Summary CarMax and IKONICS stocks jumped 6 percent and 64 percent respectively. CarMax’s revenue more than doubled to US$7.70 billion during...

How does a cryptocurrency work?

Summary There are nearly 10000 cryptocurrencies traded in the crypto stock exchanges. Crypto currencies are highly volatile and should be invested...

DiDi Global NYSE IPO: Here’s all you need to know

Summary The Chinese ride-hailing giant plans to raise up to US$4 billion by selling 288 million ADSs. DiDi operates in 16 countries and has over 4...

US stocks close week on positive note as financials lead

Benchmark US indices closed the week on a positive note on Friday, June 25, as stocks saw broad gains led by financials despite some minor pushback fr...

Who is Ben Horowitz and why he is trending?

Summary Andreessen Horowitz, co-founded by Ben Horowitz, has launched its crypto fund called Crypto Fund III. US$2.2 billion will be invested in b...

Microsoft roped in as Principal Partner for COP26 Glasgow Summit

Summary Microsoft has been roped in as a Principal Partner for the COP26 The summit has eight other domestic corporations and one Japanese MNC Al...

Who should invest in cryptocurrencies?

Summary Cryptocurrencies have remained volatile over the years On the other hand, the institutional participation have grown The wild swings in t...

Kiwi & Aussie dollars recover lost ground, stand firm against USD

Summary The Kiwi and Aussie dollars firm after solid gains on Thursday Commodities on firmer ground with demand for crude rising. Last week, the...

Here’s why net zero emission is a pressing priority

Summary Net-zero emission means removing all human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the atmosphere through the carbon removal process. T...