Calix, an Australian firm, has received funding for its carbon capture technology!
Calix Ltd, based in Australia, announced on Wednesday that it has found a buyer for a stake in its carbon capture technology unit, valuing the company at A$350 million ($256 million). Calix’s stock rose 20% to a historic high only after the company announced that Carbon Direct, a New York-based investor, had invested 15 million […]
Following the COVID-19 vaccine exchange with Britain, Australia’s Prime Minister has called for a faster reopening!
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday that Australia had already managed to secure 4 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines in some kind of a swap agreement with the United Kingdom, as he tries to persuade states and territories to stick to a national COVID-19 reopening plan. According to Morrison, the additional doses are […]
The European Coca-Cola bottler appears to be facing a liquidity crisis!
Coca- Cola’s European distributor has been experiencing a liquidity crisis. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ second-quarter sales increased 54 % year over year to 3.6 billion euros, exceeding analysts’ expectations of 3.3 billion euros, according to sources. Lockdowns are already being eased, and out-of-home consumption is increasing, resulting in a $26 billion boost for the company. The […]
The biennial Internationale-Automobil-Ausstellung-The International Motor Show-begins this week!
The biennial Internationale-Automobil-Ausstellung, or International Motor Show, in Germany, begins this week. It is a well-attended event in which the entire country honors the country’s enduring automotive industry and invites the world’s most prestigious brands to participate. According to reports, this year’s event will be held in Munich, Bavaria, and will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]
Along with Covid-19, Vietnam’s largest city proposes a re-start of the economy!
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s coronavirus epicenter, plans to loosen the strict lockdown and resume financial activities on September 15, shifting away from its “Zero-COVID-19” approach to living with the virus after two years of fighting against the odds and hoping to be free of the virus. According to a draught seen by Reuters and […]
Apple will not call employees back to work until 2022
The Delta variant has become the latest roadblock to reopening offices and employees returning to work. Apple has postponed returning employees to the office until January at the earliest, citing concerns about an increase in Covid cases. Employees were notified of the decision in a company memo sent out on Thursday, according to Bloomberg News. […]
Asian shares jump in on Fed’s dovish chair!
After U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell struck a more dovish tone than some investors expected in a long-awaited speech on Friday, Asian shares started the week with gains and the dollar was not far off two-week lows. Meanwhile, oil prices increased after energy companies halted output as Hurricane Ida blasted into the United States’ […]
The South Korea Parliament has passed a bill to curb Google and Apple’s Dominance!
The South Korean parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that prohibits major app store operators such as Google and Apple from forcing software developers to use their payment systems, effectively prohibiting commissions on in-app purchases. It’s the first time a major economy has taken action against companies like Apple Inc (AAPL.O) and Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) […]
Zoom’s shares Showing a Declining Trend!
Zoom (ZM.O) shares slid more than 11% in premarket trading on Tuesday, after the video conferencing company reported a faster-than-expected drop in demand and analysts questioned the company’s long-term plans as people return to work. Zoom is a communications technology company based in San Jose, California. Zoom’s assertive profitability, as well as its software’s ease-of-use […]
FinScore offers Telco Data Credit Scores to SB Finance in order to enlarge credit access to Filipinos!
FinScore is a credit scoring company that generates alternative credit scores using telco data and advanced analytics. FinScore’s credit scoring models, platform, and fraud detection solutions benefit financial institutions by minimizing defaults, boosting approval rates, and helping to fight fraud. SB Finance recently partnered with FinScore to improve credit scoring efforts using alternate data to […]
