As the global economy shifts toward electrification and clean energy, lithium has emerged as a cornerstone of the energy transition, and the US is racing to secure its place in the supply chain. Lithium-ion batteries are no longer just critical to electric vehicles (EVs); they’re becoming vital across sectors to…
Alphabet reported second-quarter results on Wednesday that beat on revenue and earnings, but the company said it would raise its capital investments by $10 billion in 2025. Here’s how the company did, compared with estimates from analysts polled by LSEG: Wall Street is also watching several other numbers in the…
Uber announced a new feature Wednesday that pairs women drivers and riders, in its latest move to address safety on the ride-hailing platform. The new tool, which the platform will begin piloting next month in the U.S., allows women passengers to match with women drivers when booking or pre-booking rides,…
UnitedHealth Group revealed Thursday it is facing a Justice Department investigation over its Medicare billing practices. It comes after the Wall Street Journal reported in May that the Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into the health-care giant over possible Medicare fraud. In response at the time, the…
US President Donald Trump has indicated that he will not go below a 15% rate as he sets his “reciprocal” tariffs on US trading partners, a sign that the floor for these increased levies is rising. This latest pronouncement adds another layer of complexity to the administration’s chaotic trade war,…
New European Union sanctions targeting Nayara Energy, a major Indian refinery with significant Russian ties, are expected to have a limited impact on global oil markets, according to Rystad Energy.This muted effect is attributed to India’s declining reliance on European product exports and its capacity to reroute refined products to…
Australia’s agriculture ministry announced on Thursday that it would relax restrictions on US beef imports. This decision could facilitate trade discussions with US President Donald Trump, who had criticised Australia’s previous import regulations, Reuters said in a report.Although US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hailed the decision as a victory for Trump,…
European stock markets are set for a strong opening on Thursday, with major indices poised for significant gains as investor optimism swells around the prospect of an imminent trade deal between the United States and the European Union. This positive sentiment, fueled by a recent US-Japan pact and hints from…
Lloyds shares edged down on Thursday despite the bank reporting better-than-expected profits, as it opted to leave its full-year guidance unchanged.Share price was down by 0.41% at 9:21 am. Lloyds shares have already climbed 40% year-to-date, meaning investors were likely looking for an exceptionally strong half-year performance to justify further…
Miracle Chain, a next-generation blockchain network designed to support real-world business models through automation, transparency, and revenue-sharing mechanisms, is officially launching with a live, fully operational ecosystem and an integrated product suite from day one.By embedding practical utility into functioning business environments, Miracle Chain sets itself apart in a sector often dominated…