Nissan is now on the hunt for a new partner to help it recover after ending its planned electric vehicle (EV) merger with Honda. The sudden move comes after Honda reportedly wanted more control over the partnership, which would have created the world’s fourth-largest auto group. Sources close to the matter confirm that Nissan CEO … Read more
A team of researchers from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences has made a groundbreaking discovery in neuropathology, finding microplastics in human brains with alarming concentrations. The study, led by toxicologist Matthew Campen, PhD, reveals that plastic particles have lodged themselves throughout the brain, surpassing previous reports for other organs. According to Elaine Bearer, … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s administration has made several rapid announcements and withdrawals of new measures, leaving Chinese exporters and cross-border e-commerce sellers navigating a complex web of risk. The recent suspension of inbound parcels from Hong Kong and mainland China by the US Postal Service is just one example of the unpredictability that Chinese companies … Read more
Gold price surged early Friday as traders repositioned ahead of critical US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data release. Fed rate cut expectations and waning trade war fears pushed the US Dollar to the back foot, boosting gold demand. A Bull Cross on the 4H chart is imminent, with a closing above $2,862 validating the bullish continuation … Read more
Eli Lilly’s profit doubled in the fourth quarter driven by its successful diabetes and obesity treatments, Mounjaro and Zepbound. The company reported a 60% surge in Mounjaro sales to $3.53 billion, while Zepbound brought in $1.9 billion. The top-selling products are part of a growing trend of GLP-1 receptor agonists that have gained popularity due … Read more
A new bill in Congress aims to change the game for renters in major cities. Introduced by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, it targets companies that use algorithms to determine rents, citing concerns of collusion and price-fixing. According to Klobuchar, these companies collect data from landlords and use it to set prices, often driving up costs for … Read more
The longtime owner of the Chicago Bears, Virginia McCaskey, has passed away at 102. A member of the football family since her childhood, she witnessed eight league titles and a Super Bowl championship during her nearly five-decade tenure as principal owner. Born in 1923, Mrs. McCaskey took over as owner after her father’s death in … Read more
The US Treasury’s focus on long-term bond yields may be diverting attention away from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and towards President Donald Trump’s economic plans. This shift in emphasis, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, could have implications for the Fed’s ability to set interest rates. Yields on 10-year Treasury notes have risen more than … Read more
Football Manager studio Sports Interactive has cancelled the long-awaited Football Manager 25 due to extensive development challenges, citing a failure to achieve desired standards. The decision comes after several delays and setbacks, including the scrapping of international mode and a delayed release date that shifted from November 2024 to March 2025. Despite promises of showcasing … Read more
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release its annual job market report on February 7, which includes significant revisions to its estimates. The changes are expected to add millions of people to the workforce and impact unemployment rates. Goldman Sachs forecasts an estimated 2.3 million new jobs in the labor force, while … Read more