For close to twenty-nine years, Japanese government bonds resided in an obscure provincial area of the international bond markets. Returns remained astronomically depressed, typically staying within a few basis points of zero, as the Bank of Japan maintained an extremely accommodative monetary policy to stimulate economic growth and fight Japan’s persistent deflation. That long innings is now ending much sooner…
Amazon finally became a member of one of the most select clubs in the history of business. On Monday the world’s most valuable company was worth more than three trillion dollars for the first time ever, only the fifth company to do so. Its stocks soared as high as five…
Asian equity markets continued their decline yesterday as investor wariness toward overly…
ZincFive, a front-runner in nickel-zinc battery technology development, announced its intention to…
MG Motor India has launched the MG Gloster Blackstorm in the Indian market. This edition model comes in black with red accents on the exterior and is priced at Rs 40.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The company says that this particular variant is inspired by the rugged looks of the SUV, which…
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Introduction: In an exciting development for Ireland’s research community, Prof Philip Nolan has been appointed to lead a newly established research funding agency. With his distinguished career in academia and extensive experience in research, Prof Nolan is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Irish research…
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The billionaire, Tesla and SpaceX owner suggests that big tech companies have too much headcount and could make significant cuts without hurting productivity. During an interview at The Wall Street Journal CEO Council, Musk cited the example of Twitter after he took over the social media site last year and…
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Ford Motor Company has announced two key deals that will secure the supply of critical minerals for its electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The agreements will not only ensure a steady supply of these minerals but will also help Ford in its mission to become carbon neutral by 2050. The automaker…
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Walmart, the largest retailer in the world, has announced plans to offer pet telehealth services to its customers in an attempt to compete with Amazon’s expanding pet supply business. The new service, called Walmart Pet Care, will allow pet owners to connect with licensed veterinarians via video chat for medical…
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