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Science & Technology

Lam Research to Invest Over $1 Billion in India

United States-based chip toolmaker company Lam Research said it will invest more than 100 billion rupees ($1.2 billion) in the southern Indian state of Karnataka in the next few years.

Finance & Economics

Donald Trump Readies Reciprocal Tariffs

On Wednesday, February 12, the trade advisors of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, were finalizing plans for the reciprocal tariffs.

Finance & Economics

Donald Trump Calls for Lower Interest Rates

President of the United States Donald Trump switched his position on the Federal Reserve System again, posting a message on social media on Wednesday, February 12, that interest rates need to come down.

Finance & Economics

Bank of America CEO Says About Inflation Impact on US Economy

Bank of America chief executive officer Brian Moynihan on Wednesday, February 12, said that the strong consumer spending in the United States in the current year means that the Federal Reserve System is likely to hold off on cutting its benchmark interest rate.

Finance & Economics

CVS Health Reports Earnings

On Wednesday, February 12, CVS Health published information about its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, which exceeded preliminary expectations, although this company still continues to face problems in its insurance business, seeing higher medical costs.

Finance & Economics

US Consumer Prices Demonstrate Growth

In the United States, inflation showed an increase in January, which exceeded preliminary expectations regarding the dynamic of this indicator.

Society & Lifestyle

Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition Sets Foot in Yunnan, China

The global collaborative environmental initiative by Mastercard has established a brand new site in China to help restore local biodiversity and natural resources.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna Partners JPMorgan Payments

Popular BNPL provider Klarna keeps expanding its reach and accessibility through collaboration with JPMorgan Payments.

Science & Technology

Sardine Raises $70 Million

Sardine raised $70 million in a Series C funding round.

Science & Technology

Baidu CEO Says About AI Spend

Baidu chief executive officer Robin Li said on Tuesday, February 11, that investments in data centers and cloud infrastructure are still necessary, even though the example demonstrated by DeepSeek contains reasons to doubt the cost efficiency of large artificial intelligence models.

Science & Technology

EU to Mobilize 200 Billion Euros for AI Investments

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, February 11, that the European Union would mobilize a total of 200 billion euros ($206.5 billion) to invest in artificial intelligence in the region.

Finance & Economics

Jerome Powell Tells Congress Fed Still in No Rush to Cut Rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that the central bank of the United States holds the view that there is currently no reason for it to rush into making decisions on adjusting interest rates.

Finance & Economics

Donald Trump Raises Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel Imports

President of the United States Donald Trump has ordered to impose a 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which means stepping up his efforts to protect those US industries that are of particular importance in the context of the economic aspect of the country’s existence and at the same time are essential from a […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

BNPL Startup Tabby Prepares for IPO with Top Banks’ Help

One of the Middle East’s first fintech unicorns, BNPL startup Tabby is consulting with HSBC, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley ahead of its prospective IPO.

Science & Technology

AI Funding Surges 62% Despite Overall Decline

In 2024, startup funding declined by a dozen percentage points, while investments into projects linked to innovative artificial intelligence (AI) skyrocketed, illustrating a 62% growth.

Blockchain & Crypto

RedotPay, StraitsX and Visa to Launch Crypto Credit Card

RedotPay and StraitsX offer crypto enthusiasts another way to spend their cryptocurrencies effortlessly at millions of Visa-accepting merchants worldwide.