Business

“Japan approves additional $3.9 billion in subsidies for chip firm Rapidus to meet semiconductor goals”

“Japan said Tuesday it has approved up to 590 billion yen ($3.89 billion) in additional subsidies for chipmaker Rapidus Corporation, as the country plays catch up with other nations on semiconductor manufacturing. The latest round of support will include up to… Continue Reading…

Business

“Mike Lynch-backed legal tech startup Luminance raises $40 million, capitalizing on AI hype”

“Legal technology firm Luminance has raised $40 million in fresh funding from investors to grow its U.S. footprint, capitalizing on the wave of investor interest surrounding artificial intelligence… Luminance said its annual recurring revenue jumped roughly fivefold in the past… Continue Reading…

Business

“Why stream… [services] are shrinking their content libraries”

“…Looming talks of platform bundles come as major streamers push ad-supported plans, limit password sharing and lean into live sports coverage. The goal of exponential subscriber growth, fueled by pandemic lockdowns, has shifted. Wall Street wants profits…. Last year many… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“The wealth of the 1% just hit a record $44 trillion”

“…The wealth of the top 1% hit a record $44.6 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter, as an end-of-year stock rally lifted their portfolios, according to new data from the Federal Reserve. The total net worth of the… Continue Reading…

Business

“Home Depot is acquiring specialty distributor SRS for $18.25 billion in huge bet on growing pro sales”

“Home Depot on Thursday said it is acquiring SRS Distribution in an $18.25 billion deal, the latest and largest sign of its ambitions to drive sales by winning more business from contractors, roofers and other home professionals. The home improvement retailer expects… Continue Reading…

Business

“Bud Light Backlash Will Cost Brands Up to 15% of Shelf Space”

“…Major grocery chains are just starting an annual spring rite: reshuffling the alcohol aisle to give more space to top sellers. That reset means fewer feet of shelf space for Bud Light, which hasn’t fully recovered from a conservative-led backlash… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“H&M shares jump 14% as profit smashes expectations”

“Shares of H&M leapt 14% in early deals on Wednesday, after the Swedish retailer significantly beat profit expectations for its fiscal first quarter. Operating profit rose to 2.08 billion Swedish kronor ($196 million), versus the 1.43 billion kronor forecast in a poll of… Continue Reading…

Business

“CrowdStrike Peer Ramps Up 406% Growth — And New Buy Point”

“Boosted by 406% earnings growth last quarter and strong forecasts ahead, CyberArk Software (CYBR) has set up a new potential breakout after already fueling an impressive run. As a result, CYBR stock has secured its place on the latest list of new buys… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Viking Therapeutics stock jumps more than 15% on promising weight loss pill data”

“Viking Therapeutics shares closed more than 15% higher on Tuesday after the company said its experimental weight loss pill showed positive results in a small study and will enter the next stage of development later this year… Viking is one of several small… Continue Reading…

Business

“Feds seek seizure of two New York apartments worth $14 million tied to former Mongolia leader in alleged mining scheme”

“Federal prosecutors on Tuesday sued to seize two New York City apartments worth $14 million that were allegedly bought with proceeds from a corrupt scheme involving Mongolia’s huge copper mine, a former prime minister of that nation, and his Harvard… Continue Reading…