December 2024

China’s Factory Activity Growth Falls Short in December

China’s manufacturing sector showed slower-than-expected growth in December, signaling that Beijing’s stimulus measures have yet to meaningfully revitalize its struggling economy. The official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for December came in at

2 weeks ago

Economy

Santa Claus Rally Disappoints, Market Braces for 2025 Pullback

As the year comes to a close, the anticipated Santa Claus rally—a phenomenon where stocks typically rise during the final days of December and early January—has failed to deliver. Instead, markets have

2 weeks ago

Markets

Swiss Flight Attendant Dies After Smoke Fills Cabin

A Swiss International Air Lines flight attendant tragically passed away a week after being exposed to smoke that filled the cabin and cockpit during a December 23 flight. The flight, traveling from

2 weeks ago

World

Samsung Becomes Largest Shareholder in Rainbow Robotics

Samsung Electronics has solidified its position in the robotics industry by becoming the largest shareholder in South Korea’s Rainbow Robotics. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, the robotics company confirmed that Samsung

2 weeks ago

Tech

US Stocks Slide as Markets Close Out a Record Year

US stocks fell on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 418 points, or just under 1%, as the market wrapped up a record-breaking year. The S&P 500 ended the day

2 weeks ago

Markets

Spanish Inflation Rises in December, Fueling Case for Gradual ECB Rate Cuts

Spanish inflation accelerated more than forecast in December, staying above 2% for the second consecutive month due to base effects and rising fuel prices. These figures, released by Spain’s national statistics agency,

3 weeks ago

Economy

Stocks Retreat in Final 2024 Trading Days

U.S. stocks moved lower Monday, continuing a shaky end to what has been a stellar year for investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 418.48 points (0.97%) to close at 42,573.73, while

3 weeks ago

Markets

Generative AI’s Impact in 2024: Game-Changer or Growing Pains?

In just a few years, generative AI has evolved from a novelty to a critical business tool, transforming industries and sparking intense debate among leaders. As of 2024, nearly two-thirds of organizations

3 weeks ago

Tech

Top U.S. Retailers by Revenue in 2024: Resilience Amid Challenges

Despite economic uncertainty and rising inflation, some retailers have managed to thrive by adapting to changing consumer behaviors. According to rankings by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Kantar, companies like Walmart,

3 weeks ago

Business

Berkshire Hathaway Increases Stake in VeriSign, Becomes Largest Shareholder

Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, has significantly increased its position in VeriSign (VRSN), an internet infrastructure company, solidifying its status as the company’s largest shareholder. Details of the Recent Purchase According

3 weeks ago

Business

China’s Factory Activity Growth Falls Short in December

Santa Claus Rally Disappoints, Market Braces for 2025 Pullback

Swiss Flight Attendant Dies After Smoke Fills Cabin

Samsung Becomes Largest Shareholder in Rainbow Robotics

US Stocks Slide as Markets Close Out a Record Year

Spanish Inflation Rises in December, Fueling Case for Gradual ECB Rate Cuts

Stocks Retreat in Final 2024 Trading Days

Generative AI’s Impact in 2024: Game-Changer or Growing Pains?

Top U.S. Retailers by Revenue in 2024: Resilience Amid Challenges

Berkshire Hathaway Increases Stake in VeriSign, Becomes Largest Shareholder

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