Staff Writer

News

Android 6.0 Marshmallow Brings New, Helpful Features to the Android OS

Google's new updated OS, Marshmallow will allow its users plenty of new features and extended functionality.

News

Shopify gifts employees with $1,000 in holiday bonus

Shopify had a great year in 2015. The company decided to give its employees $1,000 worth of holiday bonus that they can spend in Shopify.

News

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Makes it to Space and Back for the First Time

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket was able to successfully launch, deploy its payload and land. This is the first successful landing for SpaceX.

News

US holiday travelers save big on cheaper gasoline - oil price watchdog

The average US gasoline price per gallon is hovering below $2. The US holiday travelers are expected to save $1.6 billion on gasoline this year. The US gasoline price eased to lowest since 2008.

News

ConocoPhillips exits Russia

After 23 years of doing business in Russia, ConocoPhillips has withdrawn from the country. It has confirmed the sale of 50 percent stake in Polar Lights, a joint venture with Russian government-owned Rosneft. Western sanctions on Russia are also impacting the oil and gas industry amid lower oil prices.

News

McLaren 675 Spyder sold out within 2 weeks

The all new 500 units of McLaren 675 Spyder have now been sold, just two weeks after the car was first revealed. The $350,000 car is expected to be delivered to its buyer by the beginning of summer 2016.

News

Donald Trump's big tax cuts to dent Federal revenues

Tax Policy Centre came out with its latest analysis report on the Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump's tax plan and its impact. The report reveals that it would impact the Federal revenues. It has stated that Trump's tax cut plan would benefit rich people than middle-income groups.

Markets

Woolworths targets Chinese shoppers with new online store on Tmall Global site

Supermarket giant Woolworths is aiming to tap growing Chinese consumer demand for Australian products by setting up shop on Alibaba's Tmall Global. The embattled retailer took the move to defend its business after it found other retailers and individuals were selling its products through the Chinese site.

News

The Batman v Superman Marketing Needs to Stop Pretending Lex Luthor Is a Real Person

The Batman v Superman movie has done a lot of marketing to show Lex Luthor is a real person. The movie character gives interview to media agencies, have his own websites and even provide free wifi to people. This type of viral marketing is has taken the situation to whole new level of strange.The Batman v Superman marketing needs to stop pretending Lex Luthor is a real person.

Tech

Jeff Bezos tweets a snarky congrats to Elon Musk

On Monday night, Elon Musk and his company SpaceX made history by vertically landing the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket after blasting off into orbital space - equivalent of launching a pencil over the Empire State Building and landing it in a shoebox back on the ground, in the words of one expert. It was an enormous victory, a moment of history and elation for Musk and his SpaceX engineers, Jeff Bezos, currently the chief of rival rocket-builder Blue Origin, reminded the world Blue Origin was already a member of the vertical-landing club

News

Michigan declares state of emergency due to contaminated water system

A state of emergency has been declared in the City of Flint in Michigan after a new study found that the elevated blood lead levels in local children are related to the city's drinking water system. Drinking water in some areas of the city is still unsafe even now.

News

Consumer spending pumps up US economy to 2% in Q3

Led by consumer spending, the US economy grew two percent in third quarter as against 3.9 percent in the second quarter. Government outlay and business investment supported the US economy during the quarter while household buying kept up the demand during the third quarter.

News

Lower oil price forces Shell to abort Arctic oil project

Anglo-Dutch oil major Shell has finally abandoned its drilling operations in Alaska Arctic region citing reason of oil price drop. Shell has been facing several regulatory and climatic challenges in addition to protests from environmentalists. The oil price has been hovering at $40 a barrel throughout 2015.

News

Spotify Wins Over Apple in Music Streaming Market

Spotify has solidified its spot as the winner of digital music battle over Apple music.

News

Google's new feature allows users to login without password

Google is testing a new feature that will allow the users to sign into their Google accounts without having to type password. The users will only have to authenticate the login with their smartphones.

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Latest Stories

99Bitcoins Presale Hits $600k, Signaling Massive Interest in Learn-To-Earn ($1M Next?)

With the latest Bitcoin Halving chapter coming to a close, 99Bitcoins is positioning as an altcoin trailblazer for the year ahead, introducing a ground-breaking learn-to-earn strategy through the 99Bitcoins Token (99BTC). Kicking off with a bang, the 99Bitcoins presale has already amassed more than $650k in the first few days, capturing the attention of investors keen on getting in early.

Free Crypto Riches: How to Profit from Airdrops 2024

With the colossal tidal wave of cash that hit the market during the early 2021 bull run, crypto projects have been showering their communities with tokens and even cold hard USD rewards through airdrops all the way up to today. Now, with trends like play-to-earn setting the stage, the frequency of these digital rainchecks has skyrocketed.

Food Prices Down in 2024? Time to Revise Your Grocery Budget

It looks like this year will mark the end of rising food costs globally. Oxford Economics projects that global food prices will drop in 2024, providing some respite for consumers.

Don't Wait! Get Your 2024 Tax Refund Status in Minutes

There are a few simple methods to find out where your return is. You may use the IRS2Go mobile app or visit their "Where's my refund?" webpage.

Strategies to Beat the Heat and Keep Costs Down

As the country celebrates Earth Day, shoppers may have noticed one impact of climate change: rising temperatures are making it harder for Americans to pay their bills, and in some cases, they are even forcing families to decide between purchasing groceries and cooling their houses.

Must Read

Low-Income Borrowers Face Loan Delinquency as Prices Rise

According to current data and bank executives, U.S. borrowers with lower incomes are finding it more and more difficult to make their loan payments. As a result, banks are becoming more cautious when granting credit cards and auto loans.

Another Retailer Bites the Dust: How Express's Struggles Reflect the Changing Retail World

Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Once a trailblazer in casual workplace wear, the company has struggled to compete with retailers like Zara and H&M.

Best Base Memecoins to Invest In April 2024

As we tiptoe past the Bitcoin Halving, Base Crypto is stealing the spotlight, enticing a fresh wave of enthusiasts eager to dip their toes into the cryptocurrency ocean. And guess what? It's meme o'clock over at Base, with some standout players you won't want to miss. So, buckle up; we're about to dive into the three top memecoin contenders making waves this April 2024.

Small Biz Blues: Optimism Dips to 11-Year Low Amid Inflation Woes

In a world where small businesses are often seen as the plucky underdogs, bravely battling against the odds, the latest news hits a bit like a cold shower. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) just dropped its business optimism survey, and folks, the mood is more subdued than a rainy day at a beach party.

Powerful Passive Income Strategies to Boost Your Retirement Savings

According to recent data from Northwestern Mutual, the average baby boomer has only saved $120,300 for retirement.

Stay Connected with Money Times

` `