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Keke Palmer And SZA To Star In Issa Rae-Produced Buddy Comedy From TriStar Pictures
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Quick Glance: Keke Palmer and SZA in New Comedy Produced by Issa Rae
- Issa Rae is producing a new comedy starring Keke Palmer and Grammy winner SZA.
- The project will be led by TriStar Pictures and directed by Lawrence Lamont.
- Keke Palmer will serve as an executive producer, while SZA will make her acting debut.
- Rae criticized the cancellation of diverse series and expressed concerns about the Hollywood industry.
NASA had to put the Hubble Telescope into 'safe mode' because of a glitch: The orbiting observatory was recently shut down because one of its instruments started ...
qz.com/nasa-hubble-space-telescope-safe-mode-glitch-1851439616
How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war : A made-in-China electric vehicle will hit U.S. dealers this summer offering power and ...
nbcnews.com/business/autos/volvo-landed-cheap-chinese-ev-us-shores-trade-war-rcna149349
US election 2024: Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?: A handful of mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate ...
reuters.com/world/us/who-are-mega-rich-donors-backing-trump-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: US Election 2024: Mega-Rich Donors Backing Trump
- Several ultra-wealthy donors have emerged as key figures supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating over $50 million for his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.
- Timothy Mellon, Isaac and Laura Perlmutter, Linda McMahon, Robert Bigelow, and Patricia Duggan are some of the top donors backing Trump, based on an analysis of campaign finance disclosures to the Federal Election Commission.
- Mellon, an heir of the Mellon banking family, also supports independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Perlmutter, former chairman of Marvel Entertainment, has contributed to Trump's campaigns. McMahon, former wrestling entrepreneur, also donates to Trump. Bigelow, a hotel tycoon, has donated significant funds to Trump. Duggan, a donor to the Church of Scientology, is also financially supporting Trump.
- The donations from these individuals amount to millions of dollars, highlighting how mega-rich donors play a crucial role in financing Trump's candidacy and how their support impacts his campaign.
Rheinmetall: Cologne tests charging curbs in practice - Golem.de: Rheinmetall and the city of Cologne have given the go-ahead for a charging infrastructure in ...
golem.de/news/rheinmetall-koeln-testet-ladebordsteine-in-der-praxis-2404-184571.html
Mining giant BHP Billiton makes $39 billion bid for Anglo American to expand copper operations
apnews.com/article/copper-metals-takeover-bhp-billiton-anglo-american-0431191b94567881c9ac821e5317b58e
Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American
- Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.
- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/technology/apple-renews-talks-with-openai-iphone-generative-ai-features-bloomberg-news-2024-04-26/
Fitch downgrades Boeing's outlook to 'negative' on production, cashflow challenges
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Warren Buffett’s Real Estate Brokerage Agrees to $250 Million Settlement: HomeServices of America, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/realestate/warren-buffett-homeservices-lawsuit-settlement.html
Quick Glance: Billion Dollar Settlement in Real Estate Commission Lawsuits
- HomeServices of America, owned by Warren E. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Energy, will resolve the claims of home sellers who had to pay inflated commissions, subject to court approval.
- With the agreement from HomeServices of America, the damages now exceed the billion-dollar mark.
- Analysts predict that the settlement will introduce competition to the real estate commission market, leading to a reduction in fees paid by consumers when selling a home.
- The total amount of damages in commission lawsuits in the USA now surpasses the billion-dollar mark following today's settlement deal.
Microsoft and Alphabet enjoy AI-powered gains from cloud divisions: Combined market value of the two tech giants rose by more than $250bn after revenue growth ...
ft.com/content/f01c6852-8aa6-4cc0-991d-38f15077ba92
EU law on the “right to repair”: The end of a screwless world: For decades, Apple and other tech companies produced sleek, sealed devices with no screws in sight ...
spiegel.de/kultur/eu-gesetz-recht-auf-reparatur-vom-ende-einer-schraubenlosen-welt-a-45386ef9-89c5-4fde-b387-905ba1811698
Apollo, KKR and Stonepeak may fund Intel's Ireland facility, Bloomberg reports: Apollo Global Management , KKR & Co and Stonepeak may invest billions of dollars ...
reuters.com/technology/apollo-kkr-stonepeak-invest-jv-fund-intels-ireland-facility-bloomberg-reports-2024-04-26/
Planemaker Embraer CEO says supply chain has been improving: The chief executive of Brazil's Embraer said on Friday that supply chain issues impacting ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/planemaker-embraer-ceo-says-supply-chain-has-been-improving-2024-04-26/
U.S. chip bans not meant to hobble China's growth, Blinken says: U.S. export controls on sending advanced computing chips to China are not meant to hold back ...
reuters.com/technology/us-chip-bans-not-meant-hobble-chinas-growth-blinken-says-2024-04-26/
From @breakingviews: European banks have gotten a massive boost from rising interest rates over the past few years. It may be surprising then that giant French ... Show more
European banks have little to lose from rate cuts | Reuters
European banks have little to lose from rate cuts | Reuters
BNP Paribas Is Said to Plan 50 Job Cuts Across Its UK Unit: BNP Paribas SA is planning to cut as many as 50 roles across its unit in the UK as Chief Executive ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/bnp-paribas-is-said-to-plan-50-job-cuts-across-its-uk-unit
Curious cat Galena jumps into an Amazon box...and goes for a 650 mile journey! Cat jumps into an Amazon return box, travels to California
Online retailer Shein is latest to face strict European Union digital regulations
apnews.com/article/shein-european-union-digital-services-act-fasion-online-56e51fec66278107e99f3e063a2987a4
Wall Street sees Google stock rallying to $200 because maybe Google can win AI after all
qz.com/google-stock-rally-ai-search-wall-street-analysts-1851438633
Russia Oil Refining Curbed as Maintenance Follows Drone Strikes: Russia’s oil-processing rates remain under pressure as refineries, which have barely recovered ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/russia-oil-refining-curbed-as-maintenance-follows-drone-strikes
BenQ set to release 24.1-inch 540 Hz Full HD gaming monitor in May: BenQ Zowie XL2586X is announced and given specifications ahead of a May release.
tomshardware.com/monitors/benq-set-to-release-241-inch-540-hz-full-hd-gaming-monitor-in-may
Boeing reports $355 million loss amid door blowout crisis: It was the first quarterly report to show the financial impact of the January door blowout of a Boeing ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/24/boeing-earnings/
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
China Vanke Property Crisis May Continue to Spell Trouble for Chinese Lenders: Greater China’s property market crisis and the challenges it poses for lenders ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/china-vanke-crisis-may-continue-to-spell-trouble-for-chinese-lenders
Chipmaker Intel falls as AI competition hurts forecast: Intel shares slumped more than 12% on Friday after a downbeat forecast signaled that the boom in AI was ...
reuters.com/technology/intel-falls-weak-pc-chip-demand-hurts-second-quarter-forecast-2024-04-26/
Mega price targets for Amazon: Should investors take action before the stock goes steep?
boerse-online.de/nachrichten/aktien/mega-kursziele-fuer-amazon-sollten-anleger-zuschlagen-bevor-die-aktie-steil-geht-20356192.html
China’s EV supply chain dominance risks ‘collapse’ of US subsidies, warns South Korea
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Quick Glance: South Korea Warns of Collapse of US Subsidies Due to Chinese EV Supply Chain Dominance
- China’s grip on the EV supply chain threatens US subsidies, warns South Korea.
- South Korea warns that China’s control over a crucial battery material will make it nearly impossible for any electric vehicle makers to qualify for President Joe Biden's subsidy scheme.
- The United States announced last week that they will provide up to $6.4 billion in federal subsidies to the South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics, investing $40 billion in its Texas facilities for cutting-edge logic chips, advanced packaging, and next-generation chip technology research and development.
Engie to divest from Morocco's Safi coal plant before 2027: French energy firm Engie plans to sell its stake in Morocco's largest coal plant in Safi (SAFIEC) ...
reuters.com/business/energy/engie-divest-moroccos-safi-coal-plant-before-2027-2024-04-26/
SpaceX asks Texas judge to block NLRB case over severance agreements: SpaceX has asked a Texas federal judge to block the National Labor Relations Board from ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/spacex-asks-texas-judge-block-nlrb-case-over-severance-agreements-2024-04-26/
T Rowe's quarterly profit beats estimates on tailwinds from market rally: T Rowe Price's first-quarter profit beat expectations as an upswing in markets boosted ...
reuters.com/business/t-rowes-quarterly-profit-beats-estimates-tailwinds-market-rally-2024-04-26/
Meta loses nearly $200 billion in value after Mark Zuckerberg AI announcement: CEO admitted it could take ‘several years’ for AI investment to come good
independent.co.uk/tech/meta-mark-zuckerberg-shares-ai-b2534723.html
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
- Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.
- Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.
- Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.
- Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
Boeing, GKN Aerospace close deal for St. Louis site: Boeing said on Friday that it has closed a deal with aero supplier GKN Aerospace and its parent company ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-gkn-aerospace-close-deal-st-louis-site-2024-04-26/
The Chips Act has been surprisingly successful so far: More than halfway through its incentives spending, the US will have far greater scope to manage shocks
ft.com/content/26756186-99e5-448f-a451-f5e307b13723
Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada: Honda Motor plans to invest C$15 billion ($11 billion) in new EV and battery production ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-set-up-11-bln-ev-production-base-canada-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Honda to Establish $11 Bln EV, Battery Plants in Canada
- Honda plans to invest C$15 billion in new EV and battery production plants in Ontario alongside existing facilities to support the growth of North American demand for EVs.
- Production is set to start by 2028, with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 EVs and 36 gigawatt-hours for batteries to achieve the goal of having all North American sales from Honda be either EVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2040.
- The Canadian government and Ontario province intend to support Honda with around C$5 billion, with Honda contributing 60%-70% of the total investment to reduce costs by more than 20%.
- Honda will also collaborate with companies like Asahi Kasei and POSCO to further lower production costs and strengthen the EV supply chain in Canada, leading to an increase in jobs and economic growth.
Electrolux Q1 loss nearly triples on weak demand but beats expectations: Electrolux's operating loss nearly tripled in the first quarter on weak demand and poor ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/electrolux-q1-loss-nearly-triples-weak-demand-beats-expectations-2024-04-26/
From @breakingviews: Lenders like BNP Paribas benefitted from rising interest rates, so it's perhaps odd that the group now seems happy about cuts ... Show more
European banks have little to lose from rate cuts | Reuters
European banks have little to lose from rate cuts | Reuters
Mexico notches win in labor dispute over alleged violations at mine: Mexico on Friday said it has prevailed in a labor dispute centered on a mine operated by one ...
reuters.com/sustainability/trilateral-labor-panel-rules-favor-mexico-mine-case-2024-04-26/
Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and the 20 other leaders on the new AI safety board: The AI board will advise the Department of Homeland Security on safely and ...
qz.com/sam-altman-jensen-huang-ai-safety-board-biden-security-1851438417
How ruthless is Amazon, really? : It is too simplistic to portray business as a battle of might versus right
economist.com/culture/2024/04/25/how-ruthless-is-amazon-really
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Rocket Report: SLS workforce cuts; New Glenn launch to launch in the early fall: "This is a vital component in our preparations for launch."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/rocket-report-sls-workforce-cuts-new-glenn-launch-to-launch-in-the-early-fall/
Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple for more information about its supply chain amid concerns it may be tainted with conflict minerals sourced from ... Show more
Copper Hits $10,000 a Ton as BHP Bid Shows Tight Supply Pipeline: Copper hit $10,000 a ton for the first time in two years as speculation builds that the world’s ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-26-copper-hits-10000-a-ton-as-bhp-bid-shows-tight-supply-pipeline/
Wesley Snipes is set to return to one of his most famous roles after 20 years: Blade could appear twice in the MCU in the future. According to an insider ...
gamestar.de/artikel/wesley-snipes-blade-marvel-comeback,3412480.html
Throwflame launches fire-spitting robo-dog from Hell: The Thermonator can be yours for just $9,420
theregister.com/2024/04/25/flamethrower_robot_dog/
Harley-Davidson profit falls 23% on slowing sales, shares tumble: Harley-Davidson on Thursday reported a 23% decline in first-quarter profit ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/harley-davidson-quarterly-profit-falls-slow-demand-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Harley-Davidson Boosts Profit with New Models
- Harley-Davidson reported a better-than-expected first-quarter profit, driven by sales of new Touring motorcycles in North America.
- The company benefited from increased demand for the newly launched 2024 Touring models, while facing declining sales in Europe and Asia.
- Adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter were $1.72, exceeding the average analyst expectation of $1.51 per share.
- Revenue from motorcycles and related products decreased by about 5% to $1.48 billion in the quarter, but still surpassed estimates of $1.34 billion.
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/boeing-starliner-launch-spacex-delays-scn/
EQT’s Avetta Buyout to Get One of the Cheapest Private Credit Loans: EQT AB is tapping a group of direct lenders for around $1 billion of debt to help finance ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/eqt-to-get-one-of-the-cheapest-loans-from-private-lenders-for-avetta-buyout
FACTBOX Top deals in the global mining sector (April 25): BHP Group has bid $38.8 billion for smaller rival Anglo American , offering a deal to forge the world's ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/top-deals-global-mining-sector-2024-04-25/
Glencore seeks investment opportunities in Nigerian mining sector: Mining and trading house Glencore will invest in Nigeria's mining sector if the government ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/glencore-seeks-investment-opportunities-nigerian-mining-sector-2024-04-26/
Apollo to Buy Frack-Sand Provider US Silica (SLCA) for $1.21 Billion: Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc. will buy frack-sand provider ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/apollo-funds-to-buy-us-silica-for-15-50-a-share-in-cash
Rampup costs weigh on Q1 but Airbus hikes A350 output goal: Airbus posted weaker-than-expected first-quarter operating profit and cashflow as it hires more staff ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-misses-operating-profit-raises-a350-output-goal-2024-04-25/
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has accused tech giant Apple of using illegally exploited minerals from its eastern region for iPhones ... Show more
Raw materials from conflict region: Democratic Republic of Congo raises allegations against Apple
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/rohstoffe-aus-konfliktregion-demokratische-republik-kongo-erhebt-vorwuerfe-gegen-apple-19679688.html
Boeing problems lead Southwest to drop service to four airports: Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will stop serving four airports due to delays in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/business/boeing-problems-southwest-ends-service-4-airports/
Quick Glance: Is Southwest Ending Free Seating?
- Southwest Airlines is seriously considering seating allocation and passenger boarding to enhance its financial performance.
- Unlike most other airlines, Southwest does not have a premium section with higher fares.
- The airline is closely examining customer preferences regarding seating and boarding processes.
- Experts believe that Southwest could potentially earn a significant amount of money by introducing assigned seating.
Gravitics to develop ‘tactically responsive’ orbital platforms for the Space Force
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/gravitics-to-develop-tactically-responsive-orbital-platforms-for-the-space-force/
Explainer: New EPA power sector rules set up likely legal clashes: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday finalized new regulations targeting ...
reuters.com/legal/new-epa-power-sector-rules-set-up-likely-legal-clashes-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: New EPA Rules Target Emissions Reduction at Power Plants
- The Biden administration aims to compel coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or close down.
- The rules target limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants and reducing toxic pollutants from coal-fired plants.
- The plan includes measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, toxic wastewater pollutants, and safely manage coal ash.
- The actions are expected to face opposition from industry groups and Republican-leaning states, while environmental groups see it as a crucial step in combating climate change.
Amazon to invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers: Amazon.com's cloud-computing arm said it would invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers ...
reuters.com/technology/amazon-invest-11-billion-indiana-build-data-centers-2024-04-25/
Nasdaq and the S&P had their best weeks since November as Google joins the $2 trillion club
qz.com/dow-jones-nasdaq-alphabet-google-stock-market-cap-ai-1851439404
Subaru is bidding farewell to a fan-favorite model after 36 years: The Japanese automaker will be focusing on crossovers, and future EVs.
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article287994805.html
FTSE 100 continues record run, Darktrace rallies on buyout deal: The UK's FTSE 100 hit fresh highs on Friday as strong earnings from U.S. tech giants buoyed ...
reuters.com/world/uk/ftse-100-continues-record-run-darktrace-rallies-buyout-deal-2024-04-26/
Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue below estimates: Intel forecast second-quarter revenue below market estimates on Thursday, as it faces weak demand for its ...
reuters.com/technology/intel-forecasts-second-quarter-revenue-below-estimates-2024-04-25/
S&P slashes Boeing credit outlook as rating hovers above junk status: Boeing's credit rating was under pressure for the second time this week as S&P brought them ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/sp-revises-outlook-boeing-negative-2024-04-25/
Safran posts higher Q1 revenue, keeps financial targets: French jet engine maker Safran posted an 18.1% year-on-year increase in first-quarter revenue and ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/safran-posts-higher-q1-revenue-keeps-financial-targets-2024-04-26/
S-Oil expects Q2 refining margins to remain steady then trend upward: South Korea's S-Oil forecast on Friday that second-quarter refining margins will be steady ...
reuters.com/business/energy/s-oil-says-q2-refining-margins-remain-steady-then-trend-upward-2024-04-26/
Emergency slide falls off Delta plane after takeoff: WASHINGTON - The emergency exit slide fell off a Delta Airlines jet after taking off from New York en route ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/emergency-slide-falls-off-delta-plane-after-takeoff
Former President Donald Trump’s political operatives are putting together a plan that would give him unprecedented influence over the Federal Reserve ... Show more
Trump advisors are considering plans to dramatically revamp the Fed, WSJ report says
Trump advisors are considering plans to dramatically revamp the Fed, WSJ report says
Through Aramco, Peak China courts Peak Oil: Exchanges between China and Arab states stretch back centuries along the ancient Silk Road. More recently ...
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Samsung S95D 4K TV review: The brightest OLED we've ever tested, but there's a catch
businessinsider.com/guides/tech/samsung-s95d-oled-4k-tv-review
BlackRock-backed Decarbonization Partners raises $1.4 bln for first fund: Climate-focused investor Decarbonization Partners, a tie-up between BlackRock and ...
reuters.com/business/blackrock-backed-decarbonization-partners-raises-14-bln-first-fund-2024-04-25/
DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say: Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/dr-congo-presses-apple-over-minerals-supply-chain-lawyers-say-2024-04-25/
New ASML boss Fouquet must navigate US/China chip war: ASML's new boss Christophe Fouquet faces a tricky balancing act in helping to steer Europe's biggest tech ...
reuters.com/technology/new-asml-boss-fouquet-must-navigate-uschina-chip-war-2024-04-25/
Continental Fined €100 Million Over Role in Diesel Emission Scam: Continental AG was fined €100 million ($107 million) for failing to prevent that its staff ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/continental-fined-100-million-over-role-in-diesel-emission-scam
Huawei retakes crown in China handset market as Apple sinks to fifth: TAIPEI/TOKYO -- Huawei has returned to the top of China's smartphone market after ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/China-tech/Huawei-retakes-crown-in-China-handset-market-as-Apple-sinks-to-fifth2
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Huawei regains dominance in China's smartphone market as Apple drops to fifth position
- Following an ambitious comeback, Huawei has regained the top spot in China's smartphone market, while Apple has dropped to fifth in shipments in Asia's largest economy.
- The latest figures for the first quarter of 2024, released by analytics company Canalys, reveal that Huawei shipped 11.7 million smartphones in China, marking a 70% increase from the previous year when the company was working to revitalize its handset business amidst U.S. sanctions.
WhatsApp now recognizes you by your face - also on a new smartphone: Changing your smartphone can be complicated. With WhatsApp, one of the most annoying steps ...
stern.de/digital/smartphones/whatsapp-erkennt-sie-nun-am-gesicht---auch-auf-einem-neuen-smartphone-34660094.html
‘Boil the Frog’ or a New Normal? JPMorgan Contemplates Two Scenarios: ‘We’re not trying to make a strong call,’ Bruce Kasman says
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-26/-boil-the-frog-or-a-new-normal-jpmorgan-contemplates-two-scenarios
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