September has historically been a challenging month for Apple, with fluctuating stock prices leading up to the company’s product announcements. This pattern of ups and downs in stock performance raises questions about what we can expect this year, especially with the upcoming release of new iPhones and Apple Watch models on September 9th. Over the
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Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, has recently completed a three-year regulatory “rectification” process after being fined for monopolistic practices in 2021. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China stated that they have been supervising Alibaba’s efforts to become compliant with antitrust regulations over the past few years, with the process yielding positive results.
Pat Gelsinger, the CEO of Intel, recently spoke at a technology conference in California, acknowledging the difficulties the company has faced in the wake of a disastrous earnings report. He stated that they respect the skepticism from the market and are fully prepared to tackle the challenges ahead. Following the earnings report, Intel’s stock price
The recent rapid rebound of market confidence following a significant sell-off in risky assets has raised concerns among experts in the financial industry. Christian Mueller-Glissmann, the head of asset allocation research at Goldman Sachs, believes that investors should not be too quick to dismiss the early August stocks slump as just a minor blip. Despite
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a surge in demand for more powerful processors and increased energy consumption to keep data centers cool. However, companies like Sustainable Metal Cloud are leveraging innovative technologies to create “sustainable AI factories” that could revolutionize the industry. By utilizing HyperCubes equipped with Nvidia processors submerged in
In recent news, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new high before experiencing a slight pullback, reflecting the ongoing volatility in the market. This rollercoaster ride has left investors on edge, trying to recover from a significant sell-off that occurred earlier this month. While the 30-stock index was initially up by over 200 points,
The latest quarterly reports of major Chinese companies suggest that the local market is one that requires careful stock picking. According to Lorraine Tan, director of Asia equity research at Morningstar, the recent outperformance in the market has been limited to specific companies. Tan pointed out that while some companies have shown resilience, the overall
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a knife attack in the German city of Solingen that resulted in the deaths of three people and the injury of eight others. The attack took place during a festival in the city, where live bands were playing in celebration of the city’s 650th anniversary. Describing the perpetrator
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is set to emphasize the improvements in curbing inflation in the UK in an upcoming speech. He is expected to highlight how headline inflation has significantly decreased due to the decline in energy and food prices. Additionally, Bailey will mention how the implementation of higher rates has assisted in
Deutsche Bank recently announced settlements with almost 60% of the plaintiffs involved in a lawsuit concerning the underpayment for the acquisition of Postbank over ten years ago. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the bank’s third-quarter pretax profit, boosting it by 430 million euros. Implications of Settlement The settlement amount of