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

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

“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

Apple Doubles Investment in Carbon-Removal Fund to $400 Million

Apple has announced plans to invest another $200 million in its carbon removal initiative, a fund aimed at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This move comes as part of the company’s long-term efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and become carbon-neutral by 2030. With this investment, Apple hopes to accelerate the development of innovative … Read more

UAE’s Emirates Telecom buys 50% stake in Careem super app for $400m

UAE telco company, Etisalat, is taking a page out of India’s playbook by launching its own super app, Breakingviews. Hoping to emulate the success of India’s Jio Platforms and its all-in-one app JioMart, Etisalat’s Breakingviews aims to offer customers a seamless experience that combines e-commerce, digital payments, and a variety of other services. As the … Read more