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Elon Musk’s Twitter deal sets off worst fall in Tesla (TSLA) stocks
April 28, 2022 12:34 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights: Tesla shares witnessed a sharp fall on Tuesday after Musk’s Twitter deal. TSLA shares fell 12% to US$876.42, its highest in more than a year. Twitter shares also tanked by 3.9% on Tuesday. Tesla Inc. (TSLA) shares slid 1.....

Elon Musk nears deal to buy Twitter, ending days of wild conjectures
April 26, 2022 05:08 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights: Twitter nears settling purchase deal with Elon Musk. Deal to end days of speculations since his unsolicited offer to own the company. Musk to take over Twitter after his US$43 billion bid. It could be a watershed moment for so.....

The hybrid work model: Employees love this new pandemic-warped new normal
April 24, 2022 06:34 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights: The hybrid workplace model is here to stay. A growing number of employees who have tasted its endearing benefits want it retained. The hybrid model brought about a paradigm shift in workplaces. Before the pandemic.....

Will Netflix end password sharing and bring in ads?
April 23, 2022 12:06 AM AEST| By Toshiva JainBinge-watching captured significant light in the lives of people globally during the Covid-19 pandemic. When all other means for “chilling” were restricted, binge-watching became the go-to rescuer. “Netflix and chill” has be.....
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Key takeaways from PM Ardern’s visit to Singapore and Japan
April 20, 2022 03:56 PM AEST| By SonalHighlights After February 2020, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made her first tour abroad to Singapore and Japan. Ardern is on a trade mission to rebuild the NZ economy by reconnecting with these 2 countries. Ardern is scheduled to...

Apollo Global aims to assist in financing of Twitter’s bid
April 19, 2022 04:37 PM AEST| By Aditi SahaHighlights According to media reports, Apollo Global has shown an interest in assisting with a Twitter acquisition. Last week, Musk offered to purchase Twitter Inc. for US$43 billion. Last Friday, Twitter Inc implemented a “poi.....

Zuck Bucks- latest digital currency scheme brewing at Meta?
April 18, 2022 12:37 AM AEST| By Toshiva JainHighlights Meta seems to be exploring digital currencies passionately to compensate for the decline in revenues due to fall in global usage of Facebook and Instagram. Unlike Diem and other common digital currencies, Zuck Bucks will not be based...

TSLA, CHPT, XPEV: Stocks in focus as demand for EVs soars in NZ
April 11, 2022 03:34 PM AEST| By SonalHighlights New Zealand is witnessing a surge in EV demand after an increase in fuel prices amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Clean Car rebate scheme started by the Government has surpassed expectations by reaching 12K approved rebate.....

Food inflation reaches all-time high in March: UN
April 09, 2022 07:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAmid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in market upheavals, world food prices surged to nearly 13% in March, marking a new high. Prices have gone through the roof for staple grains and edible oils, reported the UN food agency on.....

Ukraine's health services under severe strain amid war
April 09, 2022 12:07 AM AEST| By Aditi SarkarHighlights The continued Russia-Ukraine war for over a month now has put a severe strain on the Ukrainian healthcare system From 24 February to 29 March, the UN has recorded 3,090 civilian casualties with 1,189 deaths. World Health Organizatio.....

US Senate agrees to suspend Russia’s trade status; should Australia follow suit?
April 09, 2022 12:00 AM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights The US Senate has voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia, suspending its MFN status. Australia has placed a series of travel and financial sanctions against prominent Russian figures. Nations are examining supply-side c.....

WHO voices concerns about Ukraine on World Health Day
April 08, 2022 07:15 PM AEST| By Aditi SarkarHighlights This year, the 72nd World Health Day was celebrated with the slogan "Our Planet, Our Health." The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for an equitable health service around the globe. The WHO is finding the best ways to deliv.....

Here's how Moscow responded to new sanctions imposed by New Zealand
April 08, 2022 04:33 PM AEST| By SonalHighlights On 6 April, NZ imposed a 35% import tax on Russian goods and broaden existing export bans on industrial products connected to Russian industries. Russia responded by banning 130 NZ leaders and officials including PM Jacinda Ardern fr.....

Australia to make hypersonic missiles with the US and the UK
April 06, 2022 12:45 PM AEST| By Aditi SahaHighlights Australia, the US and the UK have allied to bolster security measures in the face of mounting worries over China and Russia. The three nations have committed to work together on electronic warfare capabilities and hypersonic weapons......

Musk to join Twitter (TWTR) board after becoming its biggest shareholder
April 06, 2022 06:45 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights: Elon Musk will join Twitter’s board of directors after becoming the biggest shareholder with a 9.2% stake. Twitter shares rallied more than 2% in the afternoon as the news broke. Musk “would bring great value to our boa.....

Amazon (AMZN) to pump in billions to bolster its space launch programs
April 06, 2022 04:32 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights: com, Inc (AMZN) to spend billions on its rocket launch programs. Amazon now sets the stage to compete with Musk’s SpaceX with this move. Amazon’s Kuiper and SpaceX aimed at providing high-speed internet, which would cha.....

Shane Warne: a light that shone beyond cricket
April 02, 2022 01:30 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsIt’s a rare occurrence when the sudden death of a person, who wouldn’t know your name if they tripped over you, affects one in much the same way as the death of a beloved friend or family member. I have a very vivid memory of walking d.....

Roma Foods looking for Australian buyer
April 01, 2022 06:22 PM AEDT| By Sonal GoyalHighlights Previous year, Roma Foods received a buyout offer. Roma Foods hired investment bank, Moelis to undertake strategic review of the company. Roma Foods’s revenue surged due to Covid-19 driven pandemic. Australia’s alle.....

Russian forces leaving Chernobyl plant amid radiation sickness: Reports
April 01, 2022 04:21 PM AEDT| By Bhawna GuptaHighlights The occupants, who seized the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and other facilities in the exclusion zone, have been infected. They started off in two columns towards the Ukrainian border. The OHCHR recorded 3,167 civilian casualties i.....

Aphasia forces Bruce Willis to bid goodbye to his acting career
April 01, 2022 03:13 PM AEDT| By Aditi SarkarHighlights World-famous American actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with Aphasia Aphasia is a disorder related to processing and producing language Bruce Willis has decided to step away from his acting career due to the language disorder .....