Economy & Markets
Nvidia acquires Hugging Face in $12.9 billion AI deal
Nvidia has agreed to acquire artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face in a deal valued at $12.9 billion, according to BBC…
How much to give in office gift collections?
Office gift collections, often called whip-rounds, are a standard part of workplace culture, but they can leave employees unsure about…
North-South spending gap ‘stark’ as nearly half of households miss economic growth benefits
Nearly half of UK households are not experiencing the benefits of broader economic growth, according to analysis revealing a stark…
Shipping Stocks Rally Amidst Hormuz Crisis
Shipping stocks are currently experiencing their best rally in decades, a situation that has positioned them at a crossroads. This…
New Zealand Exporters Diversify Away from China Amid Slowdown
New Zealand exporters are increasingly diversifying their shipments away from China, their top buyer, as demand from the country slows,…
NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer over salary cap violation
The NBA has suspended Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year and imposed a $30 million fine on…
Iran Strikes Kuwait Amid Rising Mideast Tensions
Kuwait’s army stated it was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran on Thursday, amid rising tensions in the…
Dutch Central Bank Moves Gold Bars Out of U.S. and Canada
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has moved gold bars out of storage facilities in the U.S. and Canada to the…
Uber launches UK’s first self-driving taxis with safety drivers
Uber has launched the UK’s first self-driving taxis, though the vehicles will still have human safety drivers on board. The…
Alejandro Betancourt: The Oil Barin Behind US-Venezuela Deal
Alejandro Betancourt is a 46-year-old oil baron who has emerged as a key figure in a US-Venezuela oil deal, known…