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GameStop to borrow US$1.3 billion to fund Bitcoin buying spree
GameStop is seeking to sell US$1.3 billion of convertible bonds with no coupon payment to fund Bitcoin purchases as it embraces a strategy…
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Xpeng may add EV output in Europe, Latin America in growth push
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng is looking to ramp up its global expansion, including investing in manufacturing plants and…
Politics
Tariffs Could Give Tesla and Musk a Leg Up on Rivals
Tesla could be a winner from the auto tariffs announced by President Trump on Wednesday — or at least suffer less than its competitors.…
Business
Fidelity tests stablecoin in latest Wall Street blockchain push
Fidelity Investments is testing a stablecoin, as large financial firms continue to dive into one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors.…
Business
Oil settles up 1% on US crude and fuel stock draw, Venezuela supply worries
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, buoyed by government data showing US crude oil and fuel inventories fell last week and by mounting concerns…
Business
Stocks Slump Ahead of Trump’s Auto Tariffs
Stocks slumped on Wednesday ahead of President Trump’s announcement of tariffs on auto imports, as investors braced for levies that could…
Business
US: Stocks slip as auto tariffs approach
US stocks veered off course on Wednesday (Mar 26) after the White House said President Donald Trump would announce fresh tariffs on the…
Politics
Trump’s Tariffs on Autos Would Hit Europe Hard
After months of threats, the White House unveiled plans on Wednesday to impose tariffs on automobiles imported to the United States, a…
News
After Heathrow, Who Pays for Missed Cruises and Hotel Bookings?
Last Friday’s power outage in Heathrow Airport disrupted vacations across the world, causing countless thousands of travelers to miss…
Politics
Auto Tariffs Are Likely to Lead to Much Higher Car Prices
New cars will probably become much more expensive in the United States after President Trump imposed a new 25 percent tariff on…
Business
Don’t mourn DFI’s sale of Cold Storage, Giant; its modernisation journey could pay off soon
While the group has a seemingly formidable portfolio of retailing brands, its shares have delivered a negative total return of 65.8% over…
Business
CBS Canceling ‘After Midnight,’ in Another Blow to Late-Night TV
It’s another blow to late-night television. CBS said on Wednesday that it was canceling “After Midnight,” the network’s 12:30 a.m. comedy…
Business
Velma McMillan Recognized for Her Leadership in Business and Community Service
ROCKWALL, TEXAS—Velma M. McMillan, an entrepreneur and financial expert, has been recognized for her leadership in the insurance and…
News
Transform Your Home With Vibrant & Colorful Decorative Pillow Covers for Every Style
Color is far more influential on the human condition than many people might expect. The famous Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist Carl…
Politics
Trump Allies Grill PBS and NPR During Congress Hearing
Congressional Republicans laced into PBS and NPR on Wednesday, accusing the country’s biggest public media networks of institutional bias…
Politics
U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by May, Budget Office Predicts
The U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills by late May if Congress does not raise or suspend the nation’s debt limit, the…
Politics
Voice of America Director Sues Trump Officials Over Shutdown
The director of Voice of America, along with journalists at the government-funded international broadcaster, sued Trump administration…
Politics
Trump to Announce Tariffs on Foreign Cars
President Trump will announce auto tariffs during a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, Karoline Leavitt, the White House press…
Politics
Who Are the CEOs of NPR and PBS, Katherine Maher and Paula Kerger?
One is a veteran TV executive. The other emerged from the world of digital media. Both are now chief executives of major public media…
Business
Dollar Tree Is Selling Family Dollar for $1 Billion
Dollar Tree is selling the Family Dollar brand to two private capital firms for just over $1 billion, the company announced on Wednesday…
Politics
NPR and PBS to Face Tough Questions in Congress Hearing: Live Updates
One is a veteran TV executive. The other emerged from the world of digital media. Both are now chief executives of major public media…
Business
US: Wall St opens mixed as investors assess tariff outlook
Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Wednesday (Mar 26), with investors exercising caution as they awaited economic data and more…
Politics
US dollar edges up as tariff uncertainty looms, pound in focus
The US dollar edged up on Wednesday (Mar 26) as investors weighed up uncertainty about the US economic outlook and speculation over the…