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Largest US Coal Miner Peabody Finally Files For Bankruptcy Ending Prolonged Speculations

The largest coal miner in the US has sought protection under bankruptcy law on Wednesday ending speculations over its future. The filing has been acknowledged as the largest bankruptcy case by liabilities during this year. With this filing, a century old publicly traded company is going to shutting down its operations in the US.

Regulators Said Takata Still Need To Recall 85 Million Airbags

US safety regulator announced Wednesday that Takata still need to recall its defective airbags. NHTSA said unless Takata proved them to be safe, all remaining airbags in US vehicles must be recalled eventually.

China's Economic Slump squeezes Luxury Goods Industry

Luxury-goods makers are suffering from the Chinese economic slowdown with slower growth in America and some closing down stores in China.

Twitter's new app 'Moments' brings newsbreaks to users

Twitter has unveiled its new app 'Moments' for bringing news breaks to its users. Twitter Moments app works on iOS, Android and desktop and is initially available in the US only. Twitters has set up Curation Teams for content managing. It has also partnerd with media publications.

Federal Reserve leaves the interest rate unchaged, causing panic among investors

Three major U.S indexes closed lower on Friday after the Federal Reserve decision not to change the interest rates after Thursday's meeting. The decision brings concern for investors as global economic is expected to continue its declining pattern.

U.S. stocks scored high as investros wait for Fed decision

The S&P 500 gained 0.5 percent on Thursday evening with Apple Inc. stock, boosting the index with an increase of 2.2 percent. However, investors are still cautious as policy makers are set to hold a meeting next week to decide regarding rate hike.

Global stocks emerging platform for varied returns for investors

The variation in different economies offer a variety of returns for investors. Trading in global stocks enable investors to offset the risk associated with one country with another.

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Brothers Arrested After Planning to Steal $25M in Cryptocurrencies from Ethereum Blockchain

According to a recently released indictment, two brothers from New York and Boston were placed under federal arrest on Tuesday.

Don’t Sweat the Bills: Resources to Help You Pay for Utilities

The most recent data from the Consumer Price Index shows that, from March 2023 to March 2024, the index for electricity increased by 5%, which is more than economists would want to see. (Electricity rates increased by 0.9% from February to March 2024.)

Social Security 2025: Cost-of-Living-Adjustment Increased to 3.2%, But Will It Keep Up?

After the government announced that April inflation was in line with experts' predictions, the most recent estimate of Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment 2025 increased to 3.2%, according to new figures released on Wednesday.

Real Estate Not Stocks Give the Greatest Long-Term Investment, Survey Shows

According to a recent Gallup poll, even though the majority of Americans have money stashed away in the stock market, they don't think it makes the greatest long-term investment. What then is it?

Hong Kong's Status as an International Financial Center at Crossroads

Hong Kong lost its status as a global financial hub amidst shifting rankings and regulatory hurdles. Read the implications of China's tightening grip and cross-border capital flow uncertainties.

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