BBC Viktoriia Roshchyna was detained last year while reporting in Russian-occupied Ukraine Viktoriia Roshchyna disappeared in August 2023 in a part of Ukraine now occupied by Russian forces. It took nine months for Russian authorities to confirmed the journalist had been detained. They gave no reason. This week, her father got a terse letter from … Read more
Elon Musk is on track to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027, according to a recent report from Informa Connect Academy. Of the world’s billionaires, Musk is the closest to that 13-figure mark, and his wealth is growing. At the start of 2020, Musk was worth about $28.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires … Read more
Analysts at Goldman Sachs named a slate of stocks to snap up as earnings season gets underway. There are plenty of buy-rated companies heading into quarterly reports, according to the firm. Those names include LivaNova , Spotify Technology, TKO Group and ServiceNow. Spotify Technology “SPOT is the clear global audio platform leader,” wrote analyst Eric … Read more
White blobs have been washing up on the beaches of Newfoundland recently, sparking an investigation by Canadian officials. They have been described by resident Stan Tobin as doughy – “like someone had tried to bake bread and done a lousy job” – with an odour reminiscent of vegetable oil. Beachcombers on the southern tip of … Read more
Getty Images Actors Danielle Deadwyler and John David Washington attended the movie’s UK premiere at the London Film Festival The Piano Lesson has become the latest August Wilson play to be adapted for the screen by Denzel Washington and his family. But while the Hollywood star has directed, starred in or produced film adaptations such … Read more
Fed rate cuts are likely to help push bitcoin and other risk assets higher, but some stablecoin issuers could suffer a hit to their revenue. Stablecoins are now collectively the 18th largest holder of U.S. Treasurys, with more than $120 billion of them backing different coins, and Bernstein recently called them an increasingly “systemically important” … Read more
As artificial intelligence fuels the boom in data center growth, investors are eyeing a new frontier: the companies keeping these digital powerhouses cool. nVent Electric , Vertiv and Modine Manufacturing have seen their stocks soar in 2024, buoyed by partnerships with tech giants investing billions in AI infrastructure. Despite the gains, Wall Street believes these … Read more
The former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69. It is understood the ex-SNP leader collapsed after delivering a speech at an event in North Macedonia. Take a look back at some of the key moments from his life and career. Video by Morgan Spence Source link
Going looking for ghosts in October isn’t a great way to see one, as it turns out. At least so far. The prevailing sense among investors and market handicappers entering the month was to expect choppy, irresolute action full of potential scares. As with most consensus beliefs, this one was plausible. This time of year … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration approved a license on Saturday for the launch of SpaceX’s Starship 5 set for as early as Sunday. Reuters first reported earlier this week the faster than expected timetable after the FAA in September had said it did not expect a determination on a license before late November. The FAA said … Read more