Microsoft reports $20.1B quarterly profit as it promises to lead "the new AI platform shift"
Microsoft on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $20.1 billion, or $2.69 per share, beating analyst expectations for $2.55 per share
2023-07-26 04:20
IMF global economic outlook sees slight growth, but inflation still a drag
The International Monetary Fund is projecting that global economic growth will see a slight improvement compared to its previous projections but cautions that many challenges still cloud the horizon
2023-07-26 01:27
Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor appears in court more than a month after his arrest
Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor has appeared in court in the economic hub of Lagoon on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and live ammunition
2023-07-26 00:29
UPS reaches tentative contract with 340,000 unionized workers potentially dodging calamitous strike
UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike
2023-07-26 00:20
U.S. consumer confidence jumps to a two-year high as inflation eases
U.S. consumer confidence shot to the highest level in two years this month as inflationary pressures eased and the American economy continued to show resilience in the face of dramatically higher interest rates
2023-07-25 22:27
What is Tori Kelly being treated for? Conspiracy theorists slammed for false Covid vaccine narrative after hospitalization
Many social media users are speculating that Tori Kelly's unexpected hospitalization might be related to the Covid-19 vaccine
2023-07-25 21:26
Venice Film Festival unveils A-list lineup with ‘Priscilla,’ ‘Ferrari,’ ‘Maestro’ amid strikes
Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein drama “Maestro,” Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla Presley movie, Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” David Fincher’s “The Killer” and Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” will be making their world debuts at the Venice International Film Festival this fall
2023-07-25 20:45
China removes outspoken foreign minister Qin Gang and replaces him with his predecessor, Wang Yi
China has removed outspoken foreign minister Qin Gang from office and replaced him with his predecessor, Wang Yi
2023-07-25 19:59
Europe's strategy to boost its computer chip industry and compete with Asia gets final approval
European Union member states have given final approval for the bloc’s master plan to expand semiconductor production
2023-07-25 19:28
Indonesian police crack down on traffickers who sent 122 people to sell their kidneys in Cambodia
Indonesian police are investigating the illegal trade in human organs involving police and immigration officers who were accused of helping traffickers send 122 Indonesians to a hospital in Cambodia to sell their kidneys
2023-07-25 19:24
General Motors Q2 earnings rise 52% on strong sales, prices and automaker raises outlook for 2023
General Motors posted $2.54 billion in second-quarter net income, a 52% increase over a year ago
2023-07-25 18:49
Asia-Pacific needs disaster warning systems to counter rising climate change risks, report says
A United Nations report says the Asia-Pacific region needs to drastically increase its investments in disaster warning systems and other tools to counter rising risks from climate change
2023-07-25 18:27