Visa, the renowned card network company, has recently announced its plans to introduce a groundbreaking service that will revolutionize the way bank transfers are conducted. This new service, which will bypass the traditional credit card and direct debit methods, is set to be launched in Europe in the coming year. By allowing users to set
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Following a significant drop in Nvidia’s share price in the U.S., Asian semiconductor stocks experienced a decline on Wednesday morning. This downward trend was influenced by Nvidia’s over 9% plunge in regular trading, which triggered a sell-off in semiconductor stocks across Wall Street. The economic data released on Tuesday also contributed to the jittery sentiment
China’s economic landscape is a complex web of interconnected factors, with the latest data from the Milken Institute’s best performing cities China index revealing a mix of winners and losers among the country’s urban centers. Hangzhou, home to tech giants like Alibaba, has emerged as a top performer in the rankings, showcasing the benefits of
Xpeng, a Chinese electric car company, recently introduced its new mass-market Mona brand with prices starting at $16,812, significantly lower than Tesla’s Model 3. The launch of the Mona M03 electric coupe garnered impressive reception, with orders exceeding 10,000 in just 52 minutes after the unveiling event in Beijing. This positive response from consumers resulted
In a groundbreaking move, Volkswagen has invested $700 million into Xpeng, a Chinese electric car startup, with the aim of developing two electric vehicles specifically for the Chinese market by 2026. This partnership marks a significant step forward in the electric car industry, as traditional auto giants like Volkswagen are embracing the shift towards battery-only
Financial technology company Klarna has recently announced its expansion into the banking sector with the launch of new products aimed at disrupting traditional retail banking. These products include a checking account-like feature called Klarna Balance and a cashback offering that rewards users for shopping through the Klarna app. Klarna’s CEO and founder, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, stated
In response to the recent allegations made by US-based shortseller Hindenburg Research, India’s markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has urged investors to remain calm and exercise due diligence before making any hasty decisions. The report by Hindenburg alleged that SEBI’s head, Madhabi Puri Buch, had previous investments in offshore funds used
In the tech industry, the acquisitions of AI startups by giant corporations have become a common occurrence. One such recent deal was announced by startup Character.AI, which signed an agreement with Alphabet’s Google to license its large language model technology. This move reflects a growing trend in the industry, where tech giants like Microsoft and
Singapore’s stock market has been facing challenges such as thin trading volumes and more delistings than listings, leading to a lackluster reputation in the eyes of investors. The turnover velocity at the SGX has been considerably lower compared to other major exchanges like Hong Kong and Japan, indicating a lack of market liquidity. To address
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has seen its cash pile swell to a record $276.9 billion last quarter, a significant increase from the previous record of $189 billion set in the first quarter of 2024. This increase came as Buffett sold big chunks of stock holdings, including nearly half of his stake in tech giant Apple.
Windrose, a Chinese electric truck startup, is planning to establish a U.S. assembly plant for its semi-trucks to cater to the American market directly from 2025. This move by Windrose signifies a bold challenge to Tesla, a prominent player in the electric vehicle sector. The founder and Chief Executive, Han Wen, revealed this plan in
BlackRock, a major player in the asset management industry, reported a 10% increase in profits in the second quarter. This growth was primarily driven by the strong performance of its Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which saw record inflows in the first half of the year. The company achieved a milestone by reaching $10.6 trillion in assets