US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, valued at about $50bn in 2024. The top suppliers of steel and aluminium to the US are Canada, Brazil, and Mexico, which together accounted for 49% of steel imports and nearly 40% of aluminium imports between March 2024 … Read more
The New York Jets are moving forward with a rebuild, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers is likely to explore new options if he doesn’t retire ahead of the 2025 season. According to Dianna Russini, during conversations with Rodgers about his future with the team, the Jets were open to him returning on certain terms. However, these … Read more
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has started de-stacking its third Vulcan rocket from a mobile launch platform in Florida, further delaying the certification of the new rocket for use by the US Space Force. The delay comes after initial plans to certify and launch the rocket on time have slipped. The de-stacking process will clear ULA’s … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles are entering the 2025 offseason with several key free agents to re-sign and unanswered questions about their roster. Howie Roseman’s decision not to extend any players during the season was a deliberate choice, as he believed it would avoid perception of favoritism among certain players. According to Roseman, extending contracts early can … Read more
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games has reversed its decision to implement a mid-season rank reset just hours after announcing the change. The new announcement states that players will retain their ranks and scores from the end of the first half of Season 1. This move comes in response to significant community backlash, with many players … Read more
Microsoft Corp. has partnered with defense technology leader Anduril Industries to drive the next phase of the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program. Under the agreement, Anduril will assume oversight of production, development, and delivery timelines. The partnership aims to address the growing need for intuitive and information-rich tools in modern warfare. Traditional … Read more
Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales has claimed he asked Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso for permission before kissing her during a 2023 medal ceremony, sparking controversy and criticism. However, Hermoso has said she never gave consent for the kiss. Rubiales is charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of … Read more
Apple is set to release its new iPhone SE 4, the company’s most affordable smartphone featuring artificial intelligence capabilities. The device is expected to boast a 6.1-inch AMOLED display and utilize Face ID for biometric authentication. Source: https://seekingalpha.com/news/4406137-apple-intelligence-provides-small-boost-as-iphone-se-4-prepares-to-launch-morgan-stanley
DuPont’s fourth-quarter earnings have surged 30% to $1.13 per share, exceeding analyst predictions. The company attributes this growth to its strong performance in the electronics market and other sectors such as water and medical packaging. This positive outcome comes ahead of DuPont’s planned spinoff into smaller, more focused businesses. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-11/dupont-earnings-soar-on-electronics-strength-ahead-of-spinoff
Elliott Investment Management has taken a significant stake in US refiner Phillips 66, worth $2.5 billion, and is pushing the company to spin off its midstream business. This move comes as Elliott continues to push for changes at the company, citing underperformance. The activist investor’s latest move mirrors its actions last year, when it took … Read more