Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard Inc. for $69B. Antitrust authorities investigating to stop the merger are most likely more worried about the future of gaming in the cloud. This has lately drawn attention to decades-old notions of console-exclusive games played on Xbox and chief rival Sony Group Corp.’s PlayStation. Cloud gaming is a new concept that …
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Weekly Oil Price Drop of 10% Oil prices were stable on Friday, even though both benchmarks were on track to lose money for the week due to worries about how the weak economic outlook in China, Europe, and the U.S. would affect demand for the commodity. Brent crude oil futures were trading at $76.20 per …
The US dollar fell against other major currencies on Friday as concerns about the state of the US economy resurfaced ahead of producer inflation data later in the day and a Federal Reserve interest rate meeting next week. Following a lull in market-moving news, investors look forward to rate announcements from the Fed, the ECB, …
On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission will ask a court to prevent Meta Platforms Inc. from buying a virtual-reality startup. This situation represents a change in US policy. Facebook’s parent company’s metaverse strategy is challenged by antitrust enforcement. Within is the creator of the fitness app – Supernatural. According to the Federal Trade Commission, Meta’s …
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Investors continue to worry that stronger-than-expected economic data will lead authorities to keep interest rates higher for longer. Potentially, this will weigh on the economy next year, as the stock market inched mostly down on Wednesday. The S&P 500 dropped 7.34 points to 3933.92, extending its losing streak to five days. The Nasdaq Composite focused …
Almost anywhere around the globe, buying a home has become a tall task. With real estate companies buying out houses and apartments way past market prices, it’s become difficult for the retail buyer to compete. You either need to expect to pay through the nose or be a tenant for the majority of your adult …
Oil Is Approaching 2022 Lows Weakening fears that a Western cap on Russian oil prices would significantly reduce supply and worries about the economy led to a brief decline in oil prices on Wednesday, with Brent crude falling almost to its year low. The dollar suffered due to warnings from major US banks about a …
The Dollar Is Flat as The Outlook for Growth Dims The dollar showed little movement on Wednesday. The Chinese yuan strengthened simultaneously as the authorities relaxed some of the nation’s zero-COVID regulations. Leading bankers from JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs stated overnight that they are preparing for an economy that will deteriorate next …
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The new offering from the fintech firm, Robinhood, has a waitlist. In an uncertain economy, Robinhood Markets offers its consumers retirement accounts for the first time, hoping that the tax benefits and matching contributions will spur investment interest. Until a user’s annual contribution limit is reached, the company will match 1% of what they contribute …
Global economic growth will average under 3% per year over the next decade, down from 3.6324% before the financial crisis. It will then gradually decline, reflecting a slowing in labor force growth. Two decades after famously laying out long-term growth projections for the so-called BRIC economies, economists led by Jan Hatzius have expanded their projections …
The dollar increased, extending the previous session’s substantial gains following strong U.S. services data. At the same time, the euro fell despite strong German industrial production figures. The dollar Index rose 0.1021% to 105.3102, following a 0.7% gain on Monday, its biggest since Nov. 21. The dollar rose Monday after the Institute for Supply Management’s …
A price cap on Russian seaborne oil, according to EU ministers, would be effective despite efforts by the Kremlin to evade sanctions and widespread market skepticism of the proposal. In a coordinated effort to reduce Moscow’s ability to finance its conflict in Ukraine, the EU, the G-7, and Australia decided to cap Russian oil purchases …
Concerns over whether aggressive Federal Reserve tightening might lead to a recession triggered stocks to plunge on Monday. After capping a back-to-back weekly rise, the S&P 500 was under fire. The Federal Reserve’s potential to slow down its interest-rate increases boosted the benchmark index by 1.2% last week, extending a November rally. The Nasdaq Composite …
On Monday, the pound and Japanese yen dipped from multi-month highs against the dollar as traders, investors, and analysts speculated on whether the greenback’s recent bout of weakness was coming to an end. The dollar rose 0.7% against the yen to 135.217, bouncing from Friday’s three-and-a-half month low of 133.62, while sterling fell 0.5% to …
One of AMC’s leads has left the company. According to the entertainment firm, Chief Executive Christina Spade resigned less than three months after taking the position. The search for a successor to AMC’s board is nearing completion. In addition, the firm announced plans to dismiss around 20% of its U.S. workers. A sign of more …
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