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The Big Battery Day Arrives!! Elon Musk Set to Take Stage Tonight
September 22, 2020 11:11 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaElon Musk is set to take the stage tonight for the big announcement in the battery technology, aimed at bringing the running cost of EV on par with the internal combustion engine (or ICE). The chief executive of Tesla has been dropping hints for th.....

Labour offers $200 million for regions and calls National's plan as reckless
September 22, 2020 09:33 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaLabour leader Jacinda Ardern has revealed a $200 million Regional Strategic Partnership Fund to be established to drive economic development plans in the regions as part of its election manifesto. The Fund is a trimmed-down version of the Provision.....

How are AUD and Yuan Faring Against the Greenback?
September 22, 2020 03:03 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaWhile the COVID-19 pandemic initially spurred a rally in the US dollar amidst heightening worries over the virus crisis, the greenback seems to be on the brink of ending its long-run bull cycle. The US Dollar index (DXY), which traces the America.....

What are the biggest trends in digital marketing and e-commerce?
September 22, 2020 02:41 PM AEST| By Edita IvancevicIn an era where technology has surrounded us in all places, competition is on the constant rise. It is not easy to maintain a digital business if certain trends are not being followed, especially if digital experts are not aiming for the developmen.....

The TikTok saga finally comes to an end, all that you need to know
September 22, 2020 02:13 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaFor the past few months, TikTok has been in the news for facing a ban from the United States over national security concerns. Now that the TikTok saga is finally coming to an end, ByteDance, the company who owns TikTok said that they would not tran.....

Global online jobs marketplace Airtasker hits NZ stores
September 21, 2020 10:39 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe first wave of the virus had been hard enough for the New Zealand labour market, with many losing their jobs. The onset of pandemic disrupted the economy considerably. In March 2020, SME sectors lost nearly 24,000 employees, and about 200,000 pe.....

What advice to follow before purchasing bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
September 21, 2020 08:25 PM AEST| By Edita IvancevicIf you have been thinking about purchasing bitcoin, or other cryptocurrencies, since the pandemic started, you are not the only one that who given some thought to the idea. Crypto sales have been rising since the economies around the world started.....

DeFi Led Sentiments Keep Bitcoin Afloat
September 21, 2020 07:05 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaBitcoin prices are finally rebounding after meeting the head and shoulder pattern’s price target. The currency has recovered from USD 9,964.10 (intraday low on 7 September 2020) to the present high of USD 11,127.00 (intraday high on 19 Septem.....

Bitcoin vs Gold: Can the cryptocurrency replace the oldest safe haven?
September 21, 2020 05:37 PM AEST| By Edita IvancevicIn the past few years, bitcoin has often been referred to as “the new gold”, because its value changes more like that of commodities than fiat currencies. This is also why more shareholders have taken an interest in cryptocurrency, as t.....

Spotify’s Internal Struggle Heats Up Over Hosting of Joe Rogan’s Podcast
September 21, 2020 03:56 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe signing of a podcaster, Joe Rogan, to a multi-year exclusive licensing deal in May 2020 certainly gave a boost to Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) share price, but then it also heated up an internal struggle in the Company. ‘The Joe R.....

Is the BNPL market heading towards PayPal dominance?
September 20, 2020 01:07 AM AEST| By Kunal SawhneyThe pandemic has taken a toll on the world economy with GDP growth declining in various countries. Earnings across various industries such as travel, hospitality, and financial sector took a hit. Ironically, the retail industry, especially online s.....

Crude oil recovering steadily, Tailwinds to drive the pace over 2020
September 20, 2020 12:59 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaCrude oil prices slumped after 3 days of consecutive gains following the resumption of crude oil facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Sally finally diminished after disrupting oil operations for 5 days. The OPEC+ group had been maintaining d.....

Pet grooming services to reopen, families and industry welcome the move
September 20, 2020 12:38 AM AEST| By Kunal SawhneyWhen it comes to pets, many Australians are willing to go the extra mile for their pet's well being. In fact, according to the Animal Medicines Australia (AMA) study conducted in 2019, there are almost 29 million pets in Australia today, which is m.....

Yoshihide Suga takes over Japan’s reigns: A difficult road ahead?
September 19, 2020 12:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaJapan’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe steps down from the power on account of his chronic health issues. His abrupt departure, however, leaves a trail of challenges that would require dedicated focus from his successor, Chief Cab.....

Buffett-backed Snowflake Makes Bumper Market Debut, All That You Need to Know!
September 18, 2020 08:48 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaWhile the IPO market went into a deep freeze in the first half of the year amidst COVID-19-induced fears, the market seems to be springing back to life on rebounding equities and economic recovery hopes. Tapping lucrative opportunity in the revivin.....

How is cryptocurrency going to be regulated in the EU?
September 18, 2020 07:49 PM AEST| By Edita IvancevicNot so long ago, most nations did not completely regulate cryptocurrencies. However, a recently leaked European Commission draft suggests that the EU will soon have laws and regulations that will monitor the capital gained from these digital assets.....

Why we do not understand Bitcoin?
September 18, 2020 07:23 PM AEST| By Edita IvancevicWhen bitcoin emerged back in 2009, no one would have thought it would come to the level where it is, at the present time. It was greeted with scepticism because everyone was used to fiat currencies, thinking that bitcoin was not genuine since it di.....

TikTok Jumping Through Hoops: Anticipated IPO & Hunt For A New CEO Amid White House Decision
September 18, 2020 06:16 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaTikTok has become the hottest point of disagreement between the world’s biggest economies, the United States and China, which have battled over trade, security, and tech dominance amid growth virus spat. The popular short video app, especial.....

US stockpiles Dry up, a big boost for oil prices. Is oil headed higher from here?
September 18, 2020 05:57 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaU.S. crude oil stockpiles are declining as imports from Saudi Arabia are declining and exports rising. The exports have increased by 1.2 million barrels per day, with China being the major consumer. China has imported nearly 1 million barrels per d.....

How Are Global Crude Oil Giants Responding to the New Normal?
September 18, 2020 03:38 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSaudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude oil producer, has been supplying crude oil at a price lower than international prices to China in order to capture higher market share. However, the market situation changed as China ran out of space to.....