US auto manufacturers and battery makers are bracing for battle as President Donald Trump’s administration moves to roll back Obama-era electric vehicle (EV) regulations. The plan, announced in February 2022, aimed to limit the sale of new EVs after 2023, sparking widespread opposition from industry leaders. Major US automakers such as Ford, General Motors, and … Read more
The S&P 500 index is expected to reach 7,000 by 2025, driven by US economic growth and a strong labor market. To capitalize on this trend, investors can use Richard Driehaus’ strategy of buying momentum stocks with high earnings growth rates. Stocks like NVIDIA Corp. and Vistra Corp. are among the top picks for investors … Read more
K-pop star BLACKPINK’s Rosé has shared her past relationship and heartbreak with fans through a recent interview. The 27-year-old singer discussed her upcoming solo album, Rosie, scheduled for release on December 6, and how she would look back at tour photos and remember the “worst time of my life.” Rosé explained that despite being emotionally … Read more
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is bracing itself for a “quad-demic” of health emergencies over winter, with hospital admissions driven by flu, Covid, norovirus, and RSV cases at record highs. The warning comes from NHS England’s national medical director, Prof Stephen Powis, who said the situation could worsen unless people take action to protect … Read more
Marvel Games and NetEase Games have launched Season 0 of Marvel Rivals, a new Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter. The game is now available on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Epic Games Store, and the official website. Season 0 features 33 heroes, all unlocked and free to play at launch, with players able to … Read more
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has outlined his party’s six targets as part of its plan for change. The targets cover the economy, housing, healthcare, policing, education, and green energy. Starmer described the plan as “ambitious” but acknowledged that it will be an almighty challenge to achieve the targets over the next five years. He … Read more
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell acknowledged that inflation is slightly higher than expected, but emphasized that the central bank can be more cautious in cutting interest rates due to strong economic growth and sticky prices. Powell stated at The New York Times’s DealBook Summit on Wednesday that the economy is growing stronger than anticipated, … Read more
The H5N1 bird flu virus has infected 58 people in the US this year, mostly farmworkers exposed to high concentrations of the virus. Researchers found that the virus is spreading primarily through close contact with infected animals, but it’s only one mutation away from easily binding to human cells. This means that if the virus … Read more
The trend of “microdosing” weight loss medications like Ozempic is gaining popularity, with some people taking tiny amounts to avoid side effects and potentially lose weight. While some claim success, experts are divided on the effectiveness and safety of this approach. Ozempic, a medication approved for type 2 diabetes, has also been used off-label for … Read more
France’s chaotic week ended on a high note as the CAC 40 Index rose 2.8% for its best week in two months, while bond spreads narrowed and the euro found support at $1.05. Despite the collapse of the government, traders say political limbo will continue to impact French bond markets, keeping spreads wide. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-06/france-s-chaotic-week-ends-on-high-note-as-investors-dip-back-in