U.S. House Bill Requires ByteDance to Sell TikTok Amid National Security Concerns

U.S. House Bill Requires ByteDance to Sell TikTok Amid National Security Concerns

On March 5, bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill that would require China’s ByteDance to sell its short video posting app TikTok. Photographed in 2022 (2024 Reuters/Dado Ruvic) [ワシントン 5日 ロイター] – Bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives on the 5th submitted a bill that would require China’s … Read more

Investors Turn to Industrials and Materials Stocks as U.S. Market Embraces Artificial Intelligence, Says Research

Investors Turn to Industrials and Materials Stocks as U.S. Market Embraces Artificial Intelligence, Says Research

As the U.S. stock market continues to be enthusiastic about artificial intelligence (AI), some investors are turning to sectors such as industrials and materials stocks, which have a high proportion of value stocks. Photo taken at the New York Stock Exchange in February (2024 Reuters/Brendan McDermid) [ニューヨーク 1日 ロイター] – As the U.S. stock market … Read more

Nikkei Stock Average Slips 41.84 Yen, Speculation on Bank of Japan Policy Shift

Nikkei Stock Average Slips 41.84 Yen, Speculation on Bank of Japan Policy Shift

On February 29th, the Nikkei Stock Average closed at 39,166.19 yen, down 41.84 yen from the previous business day. The photo was taken in October 2020 at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo (2024 Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon) TOKYO (Reuters) – On the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei Stock Average continued to fall, dropping 41.84 yen from … Read more

Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter to Shareholders Highlights Long-Term Commitment and Historic Financial Results

Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter to Shareholders Highlights Long-Term Commitment and Historic Financial Results

Warren Buffett, the famous investor who heads the U.S. investment company Berkshire Hathaway, released his annual letter to shareholders on the 24th, stating that although he may not be able to achieve “spectacular” results in the future, he is committed to shareholders in the long term. He announced that he would continue to contribute to … Read more

China’s Economic Stagnation: Young People Choosing to Join the Nesoberi Tribe

China’s Economic Stagnation: Young People Choosing to Join the Nesoberi Tribe

In China, as the economy stagnates, young people are finding it difficult to see future prospects through employment or work. Under these circumstances, Chu Yi (23, pictured) chose the path of becoming a “nesoberi tribe.” Photographed at Chu’s home in Shanghai on February 5, 2024 (Reuters/Nicoco Chan) SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s economic stagnation has made … Read more

Super Bowl 2024 Breaks Records with 123.7 Million Viewers, Second Only to Moon Landing

Super Bowl 2024 Breaks Records with 123.7 Million Viewers, Second Only to Moon Landing

Research firm Nielsen announced on the 13th that the U.S. National Football League (NFL) championship game, the Super Bowl, which took place on the 11th, had an estimated 123.7 million viewers, the highest ever. Photographed in Las Vegas, Nevada (2024 REUTERS/MIKE BLAKE) [ニューヨーク 13日 ロイター] – Research firm Nielsen announced on the 13th that the … Read more

S&P 500 Hits New Highs: Concerns Grow Over Narrow Market Rally

S&P 500 Hits New Highs: Concerns Grow Over Narrow Market Rally

As the S&P 500 index continues to hit new highs, fewer stocks are participating in the rally, raising concerns that the rally could reverse if the market leader stumbles. The photo shows a trader at the New York Stock Exchange. Photographed on the 1st (2024 Reuters/Brendan McDermid) [ニューヨーク 9日 ロイター] – As the S&P 500 … Read more

China’s tourism business during May Day holiday rebounds to pre-COVID levels: Government data

China’s tourism industry has seen a remarkable rebound during the May Day holiday, reaching pre-COVID levels with a 70.8% rise in domestic trips from the previous year, according to official government data reported by Reuters. This year’s figures, from the first travel season without restrictions since the pandemic, are being used as a gauge of … Read more

“Meghan criticizes British media over coronation absence, citing letters to King Charles expressing concerns about royal family’s unconscious bias”

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, recently spoke out against the British media for their coverage of her decision not to attend the upcoming coronation of King Charles, citing reports that letters exchanged between her and the now king played a role in her decision. According to The Daily Telegraph, Meghan had written to King … Read more

Sega Sammy Holdings Nears $1 Billion Acquisition of Angry Birds Maker Rovio Entertainment

Sega, the Japanese video game company, is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Rovio, the maker of Angry Birds, for a staggering $1 billion. According to the Wall Street Journal, the acquisition is part of Sega’s push to expand its mobile gaming business and strengthen its position in the highly competitive gaming industry. The potential … Read more