Articles by April Fowell

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UK Government Intervenes to Investigate Potential Abu Dhabi Takeover of The Telegraph

The culture and media secretary has stepped in to investigate the Daily Telegraph's sale to a business supported by the royal family of Abu Dhabi.

Dec 01, 2023 11:10 AM EST


Nvidia's Secret Weapon? Tiny Singapore Packs a Powerful Chip Punch

When the American chip company Nvidia released its impressive third-quarter earnings last week, industry watchers noted that a sizable portion of its income originated from a single little country.

Dec 01, 2023 9:50 AM EST


Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo Faces $1 Billion Lawsuit for Promoting Binance NFTs

Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese soccer player, is being sued in a class-action lawsuit for his part in pushing to millions of his followers cryptocurrency-related "non-fungible tokens," or NFTs, released by the struggling cryptocurrency exchange Binance.

Dec 01, 2023 8:44 AM EST


Tesla's Cybertruck: High Price Could Dampen Enthusiasm for Electric Pickup

The starting price for Tesla's long-delayed Cybertruck is $60,990, which is more than 50% more than what CEO Elon Musk had advertised in 2019 and a price that experts predict would appeal to a privileged few.

Dec 01, 2023 6:22 AM EST


Oil Markets Brace for Impact as OPEC+ Announces Production Cuts

The OPEC oil cartel, led by Saudi Arabia and allied producers like Russia, took another huge go at supporting lagging crude prices on Thursday, extending some supply restrictions into next year and pulling in up-and-coming oil provider Brazil.

Nov 30, 2023 10:59 PM EST


JPMorgan Acquires Significant Stake in Spanish Defense Contractor Indra

JPMorgan purchased a 10.6% stake in Spanish defense systems producer Indra (IDR.MC), according to the stock exchange regulator on Thursday.

Nov 30, 2023 6:36 AM EST


GM Boosts Shareholder Returns Amidst Labor Challenges

On Wednesday, General Motors unveiled a major stock buyback program, doubled its dividend, and informed investors that it can withstand additional labor costs from a six-week autoworkers strike.

Nov 30, 2023 12:50 AM EST


Walmart Diversifies Supply Chain by Sourcing More Goods from India

As part of its efforts to reduce costs and diversify its supply chain, Walmart is importing more items into the United States from India and decreasing its reliance on China, according to data seen by Reuters.

Nov 29, 2023 10:10 AM EST


Australia Imposes Ban on Vapes to Safeguard Public Health: How Will It Affect Businesses?

Australia will prohibit the importation of disposable vaporizers in January, with the aim of reducing childhood nicotine addiction.

Nov 29, 2023 9:00 AM EST


Apple and Goldman Sachs Face Uncertain Future in Credit Card Partnership

According to a source familiar with the situation, Apple has offered Goldman Sachs a proposal to sever its relationship for credit cards and savings accounts within the next 12 to 15 months.

Nov 29, 2023 8:48 AM EST


Travel Vouchers May Be Too Good to Be True

With Tuesday being the day after Cyber Monday, which is becoming recognized for airline and hotel sales, travel booking websites are launching promotions on Tuesday.

Nov 29, 2023 3:56 AM EST


US Consumer Optimism Surges as Holiday Shopping Season Gets Underway

The Conference Board, a business research organization, said on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index increased to 102 in November from 99.1 in October.

Nov 28, 2023 8:32 PM EST


Shein Files for U.S. IPO As $66 Billion Chinese Fashion Giant Expands Globally

Shein has quietly registered to go public in the United States as the Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant seeks to broaden its appeal internationally with a much-discussed IPO.

Nov 28, 2023 8:30 AM EST


Fast Food Inflation Persists: McDonald's and Other Chains Brace for Continued Price Hikes

Fast food gained popularity due to its low cost and quick service, but consumers are discovering that its dishes no longer provide the same value as they previously did.

Nov 28, 2023 7:50 AM EST


Citigroup Loses Key Municipal Bankers to Jefferies Amidst Department Shakeup

A umber of healthcare-focused bankers at Citigroup departed for competitor Jefferies Financial following discussions among the company's leadership about completely discontinuing the municipal banking division.

Nov 28, 2023 6:45 AM EST


Debt-Ridden States: The Heaviest Student Loan Burdens in the Nation

According to a recent research, Maryland has the highest average student loan debt per borrower-more than $40,000-of any state.

Nov 28, 2023 6:35 AM EST


UK Doctors' Strike Threat Recedes as Government Agrees to Pay Rise

Officials claimed Monday that the British government reached an agreement with leading physicians in England that might put an end to a string of disruptive strikes.

Nov 28, 2023 2:45 AM EST


Lawmakers Sound Alarm over BoE's Role in Government Policy and Call for Urgent Reforms

A damning analysis by senior U.K. officials claims that the Bank of England's present mandate puts it at danger of being entangled with larger government policy goals and compromises its ability to concentrate on bringing down inflation.

Nov 28, 2023 2:40 AM EST


Underprepared for Financial Emergencies: The Urgent Need for Employer-Sponsored Savings Programs

Tens of millions of Americans struggle to save money on their own, which gets difficult when they have to use credit cards for unexpected costs, accumulate debt, or risk having their homes repossessed.

Nov 27, 2023 9:08 AM EST


US Shoppers Get Ahead on Cyber Monday Deals In an Attempt to Save More

Discount-seekers used their phones and laptops to scoop up gadgets, apparel, toys, jewelry, appliances, and even personal care goods as the biggest U.S. online shopping day of the year got began on Monday.

Nov 27, 2023 8:29 AM EST


UK Prime Minister Sunak Unveils $37 Billion Investment Drive to Woo Global Investors

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted global CEOs after announcing 29.5 billion pounds ($36.76 billion) in private sector investments in the nation.

Nov 26, 2023 9:57 PM EST


UK's Electric Car Revolution Gets a Boost as Nissan Invests £2 Billion

Nissan and its partners have revealed their £2 billion plan to use its Sunderland facility to produce three different electric car models.

Nov 24, 2023 11:10 AM EST


Israel-Hamas Conflict Pushes Gaza's Economy Decades Back, Leaving a Trail of Ruin

The already weak economy of war-torn Gaza is in ruins, much like its structures, after Israel bombed the region for more than a month after Hamas terrorists assaulted the nation in October.

Nov 24, 2023 10:11 AM EST


Gas Prices Plummet for Thanksgiving, Bringing Cheer to Drivers Across the Nation

According to data from car club AAA, the national average price of petrol touched $3.27 per gallon on Thursday.

Nov 24, 2023 9:42 AM EST


Lloyd’s of London Consults Members on How To Insure the Low-Carbon Transition

According to Lloyd's of London, member businesses are now able to provide input on how to insure the low-carbon transition in the areas of underwriting, investments, exposure management, capital and reserving throughout the course of the next three years.

Nov 24, 2023 6:42 AM EST


Buy Now, Pay Later Surges in Popularity, Raising Concerns About Consumer Debt

Consumers are likely to utilize "buy now, pay later" payment arrangements significantly this Christmas season, which bodes well for businesses but raises concerns among credit experts.

Nov 23, 2023 7:50 PM EST


UK Government Turns Blind Eye to Workers' Plight, Tax Cuts Exacerbate Financial Hardship

The National Insurance tax on workers will be significantly reduced, as stated by U.K. Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday.

Nov 23, 2023 7:13 PM EST


Biden's FCC Moves to End Pay-TV Providers' Grip on Customers with Early Termination Fee Ban

Pay-TV companies would not be allowed to charge early termination fees to customers who cancel their service contracts before they expire, according to a proposed regulation from the Federal Communications Commission.

Nov 23, 2023 10:40 AM EST


IRS Extends Reprieve for PayPal and Venmo Users, Delaying $600 Reporting Threshold

On Tuesday, the agency said that it is once more postponing the enforcement of a 2021 regulation that mandates that payment companies like Venmo, Paypal, or Cash App issue 1099-K tax forms to anyone who received more than $600 in the current tax year.

Nov 23, 2023 10:06 AM EST


UK Payments Report Challenges Mastercard and Visa Dominance, Seeking Alternatives for a Fairer Market

A report commissioned by the government on Wednesday stated that Britain needed a "digital alternative" to depending on Visa and Mastercard for card payments.

Nov 23, 2023 5:07 AM EST


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