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 SoftBank sheds assets, is it getting ready to go private? 

SoftBank sheds assets, is it getting ready to go private? 

September 14, 2020 08:44 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) share price surged 8.96% to settle the day at $6,385 on 14 September after the Company announced that it entered into an agreement to sell British chip designer Arm Holdings to Nvidia Corporation, ending SoftBank&rsq.....

 China’s Exports Show Striking Growth Momentum While Imports Topple Amid Escalated Tensions

China’s Exports Show Striking Growth Momentum While Imports Topple Amid Escalated Tensions

September 14, 2020 02:34 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

China’s hegemonic appetite serving as a major factor seems to have exacerbated the bitterness of its relationship with several nations. Despite its growing tensions with several economies, China’s trade scenario seems to ride out the st.....

 Wall Street Blue-Chip Citigroup Appoints New CEO Jane Fraser; A Water Break Moment for Women Leadership? 

Wall Street Blue-Chip Citigroup Appoints New CEO Jane Fraser; A Water Break Moment for Women Leadership? 

September 13, 2020 12:15 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

In its 2030 sustainable development plan, the United Nations has outlined 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that need urgent action by all for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. One of its goals is gender equality. It means that t.....

 Uber luxurious Edgewater trophy home grabbed for $95 million

Uber luxurious Edgewater trophy home grabbed for $95 million

September 13, 2020 12:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

  One of the most expensive residential properties known as Edgewater is believed to be bought by the gold mining businessman "John" Changjin Li. The new buyer is believed to have purchased the waterfront trophy property for about $95 million.....

 Are “Work From Home” policies biased towards parents?

Are “Work From Home” policies biased towards parents?

September 13, 2020 12:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined the workspace with their humble abode becoming the work zone for the majority of people, post COVID-19 infection infiltrated the society. The concept of “Work from Home” (WFH), which was limited to t.....

 US elections become a target for hackers

US elections become a target for hackers

September 11, 2020 06:36 PM AEST| By Edita Ivancevic

Hacker activity connected to Russia, China and Iran was exposed yesterday by Microsoft, stating that they detected cybercrimes targeting upcoming US presidential elections. People and organizations that were a part of both Trump and Biden presiden.....

 Before COVID Rattled Stock Markets, There Was 9/11

Before COVID Rattled Stock Markets, There Was 9/11

September 11, 2020 02:53 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

financial resilience, while markets in European countries took longer to bounce back. Apart from the staggering levels of loss of lives and infrastructure, the 11 September 2001 terror attacks had a huge impac....

 Water Bottle Maker, Zhong Shanshan Is The New Chinese Billionaire 

Water Bottle Maker, Zhong Shanshan Is The New Chinese Billionaire 

September 11, 2020 02:09 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Technology is an ever-evolving space. With improving and ever-changing features, every time something or other new thing keeps coming. Consequently, we have multiple stories of founders creating fortunes through such businesses. For instance, Zoom.....

 LVMH’s Acquisition of Tiffany Gets French Government’s Veto

LVMH’s Acquisition of Tiffany Gets French Government’s Veto

September 10, 2020 11:22 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

The luxury jewellery and speciality retailer from the United States (US), Tiffany & Co. got a rude shock and took legal actions against LVMH, a French multinational company that specialises in luxury goods. The lawsuit followed the crucial deve.....

 General Motors goes aggressive on EV bet, takes 11% stake in Nikola

General Motors goes aggressive on EV bet, takes 11% stake in Nikola

September 10, 2020 03:51 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary General Motors (GM) announces partnering with tech startup Nikola to produce electric-pickup vehicle model. Both companies’ share price rose substantially after the surprise announcement. GM is taking another critical step toward.....

 How did Tesla achieve an 11% rebound after its worst day on record?

How did Tesla achieve an 11% rebound after its worst day on record?

September 10, 2020 03:24 PM AEST| By Edita Ivancevic

Summary Tesla’s share price experienced an 11% rebound on Wednesday after a 21% fall on Tuesday, between a wider bounce back in the technology sector, reflected through Nasdaq Composite index ending the trading session, with a rise of 2.71.....

 Why has AstraZeneca paused its Phase III COVID-19 vaccine study?

Why has AstraZeneca paused its Phase III COVID-19 vaccine study?

September 09, 2020 07:23 PM AEST| By Edita Ivancevic

What was believed to be the most-promising coronavirus vaccine study from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford has been paused indefinitely, due to the alleged unexplained illness that one of the participants had developed. Phase III vaccine t.....

 President Trump goes vocal on the US-China decoupling

President Trump goes vocal on the US-China decoupling

September 09, 2020 03:33 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary The United States President Donald Trump raised an idea of decoupling the US and Chinese economies. China officials hit back saying the US is a bully and it needs to be opposed.   Experts believe that the decoupling is imprac.....

 COVID-19 Vaccine Development: Lens on Three Late-stage Candidates

COVID-19 Vaccine Development: Lens on Three Late-stage Candidates

September 08, 2020 07:52 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, the degree of hospitalisation required in COVID-19 disease yelps for both treatment and vaccine to treat patients and help control the spread of the virus. According to the Wo.....

 US unemployment rate improves, but the Market ended in Red

US unemployment rate improves, but the Market ended in Red

September 07, 2020 05:45 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary The US stocks ended lower before recovering on 4 September due to a sell-off of technology stocks that overshadowed the improved unemployment rate data. The US unemployment rate improved after falling to 8.4% in August compared to 10.2%.....

 Pfizer to Roll Out COVID-19 Vaccine Just Before the US Election

Pfizer to Roll Out COVID-19 Vaccine Just Before the US Election

September 07, 2020 03:02 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued notices to the states, urging them to be ready for a potential COVID-19 vaccine as early as November. Reportedly, Pfizer is all set to roll out its COVID vaccine before the pr.....

 What to Expect in Reimagined Office Space Post-COVID

What to Expect in Reimagined Office Space Post-COVID

September 06, 2020 11:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

  One of the most radical changes brought forth by COVID-19 has been the way office spaces function. When the virus hit a pandemic level in March, leading governments across the globe to enforce shutdowns, offices were forced to switch to a r.....

 Walk Through Three Legendary US Businesses- Coca-Cola, Dow Inc, IBM

Walk Through Three Legendary US Businesses- Coca-Cola, Dow Inc, IBM

September 06, 2020 02:43 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

In a dismal year of businesses, a handful of US companies have truly outshone, rising to the challenge imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. Contemporary American businesses have demonstrated exceptional ways to address humanitarian and business nee.....

 Another retailer bites the dust, Lord & Taylor files for Bankruptcy. Is there a way back for retail stores?

Another retailer bites the dust, Lord & Taylor files for Bankruptcy. Is there a way back for retail stores?

September 05, 2020 01:22 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Lord & Taylor, the oldest US retail store chain has filed for bankruptcy. The brick-and-mortar retailers are facing the brunt of the crisis, along with other industries like travel & tourism and hospitality. J Crew, J.C. Penney.....

 Swedish model during the coronavirus pandemic

Swedish model during the coronavirus pandemic

September 05, 2020 12:10 AM AEST| By Edita Ivancevic

The pandemic in Europe took a much bigger toll than in Australia. Most countries in the European Union (including the UK) had taken precautions and put countries in quarantine before it was too late. Also Read: When Will A Covid-19 Vaccine Be Avai.....

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