Cooa Chaos: Chocolate Prices Skyrocket as Supply Crunch Bites
Just when you thought it was safe to indulge in your chocolate cravings without breaking the bank, cocoa prices have decided to take us all on a wild ride. In a move that could rival the most dramatic reality TV plot twists, cocoa futures for May delivery hit an eye-watering high of $10,080 per metric ton this Tuesday.
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DJT Debut: Trump Media's Stock Skyrockets, Here's the Scoop
In a twist that feels like something out of a Oliver Stone Wall St. movie, Trump Media & Technology Group made a splash in the stock market, turning heads and opening wallets. Shares of Donald Trump's media company surge more than 50% after its debut on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol DJT. It's the kind of plot twist that gets even the most seasoned traders spilling their coffee.
A Modern Neo-Feudal State, The Tech Lords Ushering in a Return to the Medieval
If ever such tech lords decide that their will should supplant that of the majority's, or that through their influence they might alter the course of history by sustaining one country's war of aggression on another or by manipulating the political landscape, democracy will be the casualty - in America and throughout the world.
Nissan's Bold Move: Tackling Market Chaos with 30 New Models & Slashing EV Costs
In a world where the only constant is change (and the occasional need for caffeine), Nissan is stepping up to the plate with a plan that's as ambitious as my cousin Joe's attempt to make Thanksgiving dinner without burning down the house.
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Golden Arches Around the Globe: McDonald's Plans Massive Expansion and AI Integration
In what it hopes to be the "fastest period of growth" in its 60-year history, McDonald's aims to create over 10,000 new locations worldwide by 2027, the business announced in a news release on Wednesday.
Dec 07, 2023 10:56 AM EST
China's Shipments Surge After Six-Month Slump, Bringing Relief to Factories
For the first time in six months, China's exports increased in November, indicating that manufacturers in the second-biggest economy in the world are drawing customers with low prices in an effort to recover from a protracted decline in demand.
Dec 07, 2023 06:49 AM EST
CEOs Urge Lawmakers: Pump the Brakes on Regulations, Risk Economic Fallout
The heads of Wall Street's largest banks appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to ask senators to stop the Biden administration's proposed changes to how banks are regulated, warning that the new proposals could harm the economy at a time of geopolitical turmoil and inflation.
Dec 06, 2023 07:29 PM EST
US Consumers Face a Tsunami of High Interest Rates and Mounting Credit Card Debt
Next year, the U.S. economy should be able to escape a recession, but economist Carl Weinberg says one of the biggest dangers to that outcome is a significant decline in consumer spending.
Dec 06, 2023 10:33 AM EST
High-Speed Rail to Connect Vegas and LA Thanks to $3 Billion Grant
The Biden administration pledged $3 billion on Tuesday to assist start constructin track for a planned high speed rail connection between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area, Nevada elected leaders said.
Dec 05, 2023 09:47 PM EST
Pakistanis Grapple with Inflation as Floods and Politics Fuel Cost Crisis
The prolonged economic crisis has affected millions of Pakistanis, as the nation receives its 23rd bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 1958.
Dec 05, 2023 10:50 AM EST
Nokia Stumbles After Losing AT&T, Shares Hit Three-Year Low
Nokia's stock fell to a three-year low after the telecom giant missed out on a significant agreement to launch a new network in the United States alongside AT&T, the industry titan.
Dec 05, 2023 10:33 AM EST
Supreme Court Case Threatens Billionaire Taxes, Could Unleash Chaos on U.S. Finances
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a much-awaited case that some fear might have far-reaching effects on the US tax system and derail Democratic attempts to impose a wealth tax.
Dec 05, 2023 08:15 AM EST
Spotify Embarks on Third Round of Layoffs, Slashing 17% of Workforce
Spotify has announced the termination of 17% of its worldwide personnel, the music streaming service's third wave of layoffs this year as it works to cut expenses while concentrating on profitability.
Dec 05, 2023 01:17 AM EST
Maersk Makes Strategic Investment to Fortify South-East Asia's Supply Chain Resilience
Maersk, a Danish shipping giant, said on Monday that it will invest more than $500 million to develop its South-East Asian supply chain infrastructure.
Dec 04, 2023 09:09 AM EST
Bitcoin Climbs to $40,000, Fueling Optimism in Crypto Markets
For the first time this year, Bitcoin has above $40,000 as traders await the upcoming approval of U.S. stockmarket-traded bitcoin funds and the widespread excitement surrounding U.S. interest rate reduction.
Dec 04, 2023 04:53 AM EST
Alaska Air Acquires Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 Billion Deal
Alaska Airlines said on Sunday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, including debt, positioning the airline for possible conflict with the Biden administration, which has expressed apprehension over increased sector rates.
Dec 03, 2023 11:23 PM EST