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What Is iEnergizer Limited's (LON:IBPO) Share Price Doing?

While iEnergizer Limited ( LON:IBPO ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share...

The Arbor Day Foundation Celebrates World Rivers Day
The Arbor Day Foundation Celebrates World Rivers Day

Former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt once compared the world's forests to being the "lungs of our land" as trees provide us all with clean, breathable...

Could The FirstMark Horizon Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:FMAC) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?
Could The FirstMark Horizon Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:FMAC) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

Every investor in FirstMark Horizon Acquisition Corp. ( NYSE:FMAC ) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder...

Living the New York City dream while working for a distant boss
Living the New York City dream while working for a distant boss

An influx of young remote workers to New York City is causing rental bidding wars and record-breaking leasing activity.

Stock buybacks boom as corporate cash piles grow
Stock buybacks boom as corporate cash piles grow

The Delta variant is keeping more companies cautious about how to invest the mountains of cash they have at their disposal. That hesitancy has led, in part, ...

Should You Investigate AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) At US$1,695?
Should You Investigate AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) At US$1,695?

Let's talk about the popular AutoZone, Inc. ( NYSE:AZO ). The company's shares led the NYSE gainers with a relatively...

Get free coffee, deals Wednesday for National Coffee Day at Dunkin
Get free coffee, deals Wednesday for National Coffee Day at Dunkin', Starbucks, Panera and more

Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day and restaurants, convenience stores and brands alike are toasting the day by giving away free coffee and with deals.

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Andlauer Healthcare Group (TSE:AND)
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Andlauer Healthcare Group (TSE:AND)

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'll want to...

Teenager among five killed in Colombia shooting
Teenager among five killed in Colombia shooting

Five years after the government signed a peace deal with left-wing rebels, attacks are on the rise.

The Morning After: Already hyping the iPhone 14
The Morning After: Already hyping the iPhone 14

Researchers have found six "dead" galaxies, the new iPad Mini's jelly scrolling problem, and Samsung's plan to build a silicon brain.

Alpha Edison leads customer service platform Thankful
Alpha Edison leads customer service platform Thankful's $12M round

Customer service is one of the most important relationships between a business and its customer, and that was made even more clear during the global pandemic. "Companies will offer you a chat box, but no value along with it and a method that consumes vast amounts of time, and we thought we could change that," Mico told TechCrunch. Traditionally, customer service is thought of as "the caboose" of a business, but Thankful believes it should be the driver.

The Station: Tesla rolls out its FSD beta button, delivery deals heat up, micromobility evolves
The Station: Tesla rolls out its FSD beta button, delivery deals heat up, micromobility evolves

Myself, along with co-hosts Alex Roy and Ed Niedermeyer, talk with recently-confirmed NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy about automotive safety and what the wave of what she calls "partial automation" features in vehicles means for the industry and the consumer. The episode has garnered a lot of attention - some of it negative - because of our discussion about Tesla and the FSD software beta rolling out to owners. As I reported last week, drivers who get a high safety score from Tesla will get access.

August
August's Smart Lock Pro is $99 for today only

If you're looking for August's Smart Lock Pro, it's on sale for just $99 -- a steep 57 percent discount.

Puma CEO sees sales doubling to more than $11 billion-report
Puma CEO sees sales doubling to more than $11 billion-report

German sportswear company Puma has the potential to double its sales to more than 10 billion euros ($11.71 billion) in the longer term, Chief Executive Bjorn...

Wow! Your Camera Takes Such Great Pictures. It
Wow! Your Camera Takes Such Great Pictures. It's Amazing!

If you've clicked on this headline, then you've probably heard this line before in some way or another. Your camera takes such great pictures. But the truth is that everyone else's camera takes such crappy photos. With that said, I think that camera manufacturers have a huge problem. Everyone is delighted with their mediocre photos because they don't want to bring around a dedicated camera. Sure, folks who care about photography will buy a dedicated camera. But most people don't need an excellen

Solid-state silicon batteries could last longer and charge faster
Solid-state silicon batteries could last longer and charge faster

Researchers have created a solid-state battery with an all-silicon anode that could potentially deliver long life, high energy density and fast charging.

U.K. Takes Emergency Steps as Forecourts Run Dry: Energy Update
U.K. Takes Emergency Steps as Forecourts Run Dry: Energy Update

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergHow Los Angeles Became the City of DingbatsSchool Reopenings Falter as U.S. Kids Near 1 Million Covid CasesThe Rise of...

Power outages hit homes in north-east China
Power outages hit homes in north-east China

An ongoing electricity shortage affecting factories has now spread to some homes.

We
We're Not Very Worried About Evgen Pharma's (LON:EVG) Cash Burn Rate

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

China
China's Tech Tycoons Pledge Allegiance to Xi's Vision

(Bloomberg) -- China's embattled tech tycoons lined-up to pledge their support for President Xi Jinping's "common prosperity" policy and market-roiling...

Frontify raises $50M for a collaborative cloud platform for organizations to manage and use their design and brand assets
Frontify raises $50M for a collaborative cloud platform for organizations to manage and use their design and brand assets

The meteoric rise of collaborative design startup Canva -- now valued at $40 billion -- and conversely, the viral interest we've been seeing in the market for NFTs where you can "buy" a share of a limited-edition digital asset, are two examples of how the tech world today revolves around -- and values -- catchy ways of engaging with visual media online. Today, another startup that's built a business around tackling the same concept -- as it applies specifically to brand management for organizations -- is announcing some funding as it finds some traction of its own. Frontify, which provides a cloud-based platform for businesses to centralize and distribute all of their brand assets to...

E-motorcycle maker Cake closes $60M round to scale production and retail sales
E-motorcycle maker Cake closes $60M round to scale production and retail sales

Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer Cake has announced the close of a $60 million Series B that the company will use to help set up manufacturing facilities in Europe, North America and Asia, as well as scale up its retail capabilities. "We are in the process of implementing initiatives to scale the business, structuring and laying the base for rapid growth," said Stefan Ytterborn, founder and CEO of Cake, in a statement. Cake recently launched the Makka, an electric moped for city riding, which demonstrates a shift in direction of Cake's product platforms.

Bharat bandh: Farmers intensify protest against reforms
Bharat bandh: Farmers intensify protest against reforms

The year-long standoff between PM Modi's government and some 40 farm unions continues.

YouTube TV may drop 14 NBC Universal channels over a contract dispute
YouTube TV may drop 14 NBC Universal channels over a contract dispute

NBC Universal has warned YouTube TV subscribers that 14 of its channels may be removed if the two parties can't resolve a dispute.

Massachusetts troopers to quit over vaccine mandate; New York contingency plan in place ahead of deadline: Live COVID-19 updates
Massachusetts troopers to quit over vaccine mandate; New York contingency plan in place ahead of deadline: Live COVID-19 updates

Massachusetts troopers set to quit over a vaccine mandate, New York announces plans if vaccine mandate causes a health worker shortage: COVID updates.

Third Covid-Era Prime Minister to Face Tough Test in Japan
Third Covid-Era Prime Minister to Face Tough Test in Japan

(Bloomberg) -- For the winner of a party leadership vote this week to pick Japan's third pandemic-era prime minister, a heavy lift awaits on the economy.Most...

Infrastructure bill, Montana train derailment, Hurricane Sam: 5 things you need to know Monday
Infrastructure bill, Montana train derailment, Hurricane Sam: 5 things you need to know Monday

The House is expected to debate $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, authorities investigate the deadly Montana train derailment and more news to start your...

Do Institutions Own Creightons Plc (LON:CRL) Shares?
Do Institutions Own Creightons Plc (LON:CRL) Shares?

The big shareholder groups in Creightons Plc ( LON:CRL ) have power over the company. Insiders often own a large chunk...

UBS verdict in 4.5 billion euro French tax case due Monday
UBS verdict in 4.5 billion euro French tax case due Monday

PARIS (Reuters) -French judges are set to rule on Monday on Swiss bank UBS's delayed appeal against a 4.5 billion-euro fine for allegedly helping wealthy...

Swedish EV-maker Polestar reportedly preparing to go SPAC at $21B valuation
Swedish EV-maker Polestar reportedly preparing to go SPAC at $21B valuation

Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar is reportedly preparing to go public via special purpose acquisition with Gores Guggenheim Inc., reports the Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter. The SPAC deal, which sources say could be reached by Monday, would value Polestar at $21 billion. Polestar falls under Volvo Car Group's electric performance brand, but both Polestar and Volvo are owned by Chinese car maker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Existing investors, including actor Leonardo DiCaprio, will receive an additional $250 million investment as part of the SPAC deal, sources say.

China power crunch spreads, shutting factories and dimming growth outlook
China power crunch spreads, shutting factories and dimming growth outlook

Widening power shortages in China have halted production at numerous factories including many supplying Apple and Tesla, while some shops in the northeast...

Some Apple, Tesla suppliers suspend production in China amid power pinch
Some Apple, Tesla suppliers suspend production in China amid power pinch

Two major Taiwanese chipmakers, however, said their China facilities are operating as normal. The development comes as tight coal supplies in China and...

Social Democrats
Social Democrats' Narrow Win Over Merkel's Bloc Leaves German Government in Limbo

(Bloomberg) -- Olaf Scholz of the center-left Social Democrats defeated Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives in an extremely tight German election...

HSBC shares jump in Hong Kong as release of Huawei exec seen easing tensions
HSBC shares jump in Hong Kong as release of Huawei exec seen easing tensions

Hong Kong-listed shares of HSBC rose by the most in four months on Monday as the release of an executive at telecoms company Huawei fuelled hopes the global ...

APPEC-Global oil demand seen reaching pre-pandemic levels by early 2022
APPEC-Global oil demand seen reaching pre-pandemic levels by early 2022

Global fuel demand is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels by early next year as the economy shrugs off pandemic woes, but spare refining capacity is likely...

COP26: Australia PM undecided on attending crucial climate summit
COP26: Australia PM undecided on attending crucial climate summit

The coal-supporting nation has faced increasing pressure to commit to a net-zero emissions target.

Hyundai Scion Turns to Wealthy Clans, LBOs for Impact Fund
Hyundai Scion Turns to Wealthy Clans, LBOs for Impact Fund

(Bloomberg) -- In the world of finance, leveraged buyouts are sometimes seen as controversial -- the domain of fictional villain Gordon Gekko from "Wall...

Could The Redcape Hotel Group (ASX:RDC) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?
Could The Redcape Hotel Group (ASX:RDC) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

A look at the shareholders of Redcape Hotel Group ( ASX:RDC ) can tell us which group is most powerful. Insiders often...

B-1 bomber boneyard, Flying Farmer crashes, Blueberry bonanza: News from around our 50 states
B-1 bomber boneyard, Flying Farmer crashes, Blueberry bonanza: News from around our 50 states

Mourners gather at New York funeral home for Gabby Petito, Mexican soldiers detained after accidentally crossing Texas border, and more

Signal, the encrypted messaging app, is currently down for many users (Update: it
Signal, the encrypted messaging app, is currently down for many users (Update: it's back)

Update 2: Signal is now back up for "99% of users," according to its Twitter account. Update: In a tweet, Signal said the disruption is due to a hosting outage. Signal is currently down, due to a hosting outage affecting parts of our service.

German SPD seeks allies to replace Merkel-led coalition
German SPD seeks allies to replace Merkel-led coalition

Germany's Social Democrats were set on Monday to start the process of trying to form a government after they narrowly won their first national election since...

The Independent Non-Executive Director of Tissue Regenix Group plc (LON:TRX), Brian Phillips, Just Bought 142% More Shares
The Independent Non-Executive Director of Tissue Regenix Group plc (LON:TRX), Brian Phillips, Just Bought 142% More Shares

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Brian Phillips, the Independent Non-Executive...

Taiwan says needs long-range weapons to deter China
Taiwan says needs long-range weapons to deter China

Taiwan needs to have long-range, accurate weapons in order to properly deter a China that is rapidly developing its systems to attack the island, Defence...

HNA to hold creditor meeting; restructuring plan folds entities into one group - document
HNA to hold creditor meeting; restructuring plan folds entities into one group - document

Eleven entities belonging to embattled conglomerate HNA Group, including its flagship carrier, Hainan Airlines, will hold a creditor meeting on Monday...

Thailand
Thailand's fintech startup Ascend Money lands $150M at a $1.5B valuation

Ascend Money, the Thailand-based fintech startup behind TrueMoney, an e-wallet service, announced today it has raised a $150 million Series C round at a...

When Will Pivotal Systems Corporation (ASX:PVS) Become Profitable?
When Will Pivotal Systems Corporation (ASX:PVS) Become Profitable?

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Pivotal Systems...

Pro-Pac Packaging Limited
Pro-Pac Packaging Limited's (ASX:PPG) Financials Are Too Obscure To Link With Current Share Price Momentum: What's In Store For the Stock?

Pro-Pac Packaging (ASX:PPG) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 15% over the...

Cryptocurrency exchanges rush to cut ties with Chinese users after fresh crackdown
Cryptocurrency exchanges rush to cut ties with Chinese users after fresh crackdown

Cryptocurrency exchanges and providers of crypto services are scrambling to sever business ties with mainland Chinese clients, after Beijing last Friday...

China Stocks Rise as Liquor Firms Surge to Offset Power-Cut Woes
China Stocks Rise as Liquor Firms Surge to Offset Power-Cut Woes

(Bloomberg) -- Shares of Chinese liquor makers drove advances in the mainland market, even as materials stocks fall due to concerns over power curbs that...

U.S. export tightening slows advance of Chinese C919 jet - sources
U.S. export tightening slows advance of Chinese C919 jet - sources

China's C919 jetliner - a no-show at the country's biggest air show this week - has found it harder to meet certification and production targets amid tough...

Germany’s Election Gives Two Smaller Parties Outsize Influence

Center-left party narrowly defeats Merkel’s conservatives, but the next government will depend on environmentalists and a pro-business group

SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission had a toilet fan that malfunctioned: CNN

Toilets in space have fans to ensure waste goes in the right direction — but the fan on the Inspiration4 mission malfunctioned, a crew member said.

GM’s Mary Barra defends slow start to electric-vehicle push

"We're going to just keep demonstrating what we're doing. And we’ve got to tell our story better."

Cryptocurrency Exchanges Curb Trading From China After Beijing’s Warning

Huobi Global said it stopped allowing new customers in mainland China to register accounts

Campaign urges companies to stop 'ghosting' job candidates

Recruitment firm Tribepad is asking companies to admit they may have "ghosted" applicants in the past — but will try to avoid doing so in the future.

Pack of Alaska otters started attacking people, reason is a mystery

Three attacks have been reported in east Anchorage. Local officials don't understand what could have triggered the unusual behavior.

Does your voice make you a leader?

New research reveals what your vocal tones relay about your perceived leadership abilities.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and global stocks climb as investors look to close out the quarter on a high note

With just four trading days left in September, the S&P 500 is down about 1.5% for the month.

Women CEOs and execs of color on success in corporate Europe

Some of Europe's top female CEOs and executives of color reveal how they made it — and give heartfelt career advice to others looking to succeed.

Costco charters 3 container ships amid global shipping crisis

Retailers across the US are facing delays, shortages, and rising costs because of an ongoing breakdown in the shipping supply chain.

How France Overcame Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

The French have long been wary of vaccines, but a mixture of mandates and inducements encouraged millions to get the shot as the Delta variant spread

Dentists’ Group Fights Plan to Cover Dental Benefits Under Medicare

ADA opposition could be factor as Democrats look to trim $3.5 trillion spending plan

U.S. Spent Billions on Afghanistan and Failed to Build a Sustainable Economy

Country faces economic collapse with the withdrawal of foreign assistance under Taliban rule

Google Pushes to Overturn EU’s $5 Billion Antitrust Decision on Android

Regulator says the Alphabet unit abused its market dominance, while Google says it boosts competition against Apple

After Early Investors Flee SPAC Deals, Day Traders Rush In

Large withdrawals in blank-check mergers often are sparking wild stock swings in the beaten-down sector

Young investors should use Robinhood, not be taken advantage of

Robinhood has announced that it will actively recruit college students to use its platform, but young investors to avoid common pitfalls when trading.

Commodity Boom Is Too Much of a Good Thing for Many Traders

Rising prices require traders to borrow more money. For smaller players, that funding has been hard to come by.

Last Afghan leader says account hacked after pro-Taliban post

Ashraf Ghani's Facebook page said the world must "extend a hand of friendship" to the Taliban regime. His Twitter account said the page was hacked.

How Gen Z can build social capital at work

Gen Z's workplace relationships suffered the most during the pandemic. Now that hybrid working is becoming the norm, here's how to build them up.

Burned Out and Restless From the Pandemic, Women Redefine Their Career Ambitions

A comprehensive new study by McKinsey and Lean In shows how stressed and exhausted many professional women are. And many of them are rethinking what they want from their work lives.

Matt Gaetz: Tucker Carlson correct on 'replacement' conspiracy theory

Carlson said the theory, promoted by violent extremists, is "the replacement of legacy Americans with more obedient people from faraway countries."

Covid’s Hidden Toll: One Million Children Who Lost Parents

As virus claims primary caregivers, grandparents and aunts step in to care for kids; ‘I’ve had to become their mom’

Tesla drivers can request Full Self-Driving beta via download button

Only Tesla users that have a "safe" driving record for an entire week will be granted access to the FSD beta software.

Ghosting is proof that the hiring process is not working

People on both sides of the table are frustrated. Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman explains how companies can do better in the hiring process.

Millennials and Gen Z struggle with apartment hunts in Seattle, NYC

If you didn't already snag pandemic rent concessions, you're too late. Finding a one-bedroom for under $3,000 is nearly impossible in Seattle and NYC.

COVID-19: panel studying origins disbanded over bias concerns

Jeffrey Sachs, the chairman of a task force probing COVID-19's origins, told WSJ he was concerned about the panel's links to EcoHealth Alliance.

Why you're having trouble finding work during the labor shortage: economists

Haven't returned to work yet? You're not alone. Five economists broke down for Insider why people aren't rushing back into the work force.

Meet a single dad with $550,000 in student loans for his 5 children

"I'm looking at paying $3,000 a month for the better part of the rest of my life," Reid Clark, 57, says. He's "highly concerned" about retiring.

Housing is key to climate change, inequality, and the fertility decline

The housing market sits at the center of several economic battles. Building more of it can shape a more equitable America. Just look at the data.

Dozens of cargo ships clogging up NY coast amid port staff shortage

Increased demand for goods, coupled with the labor shortage is causing shipping disruptions in New York, following similar problems in California.

Amtrak Train Derailment in Montana Leaves at Least Three Dead

The train, which was traveling between Seattle and Chicago, had about 147 passengers and 13 crew members onboard

3 deaths, over 50 injuries reported after Amtrak derailment

An Amtrak spokesperson said the train was carrying 146 passengers and 16 crew members when five of its cars derailed Saturday afternoon.

Beto O'Rourke blames Biden administration for Haitian migrant crisis

O'Rourke said the administration was too slow to respond, "leaving the people of Del Rio and the Border Patrol to their own devices."

Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell countersues Dominion Voting Systems

Powell became known for spreading election conspiracy theories last year, falsely claiming that Dominion tilted the race to boost President Biden.

McConnell warming up to Herschel Walker's US Senate bid in Georgia

"He's called me; we had a good conversation. I think there's every indication he's going to be a good candidate," McConnell told Politico of Walker.

Walmart does away with layaway, announcing buy now, pay later program

After making layaway a part of holiday shopping since 2006, Walmart introduces Affrim, a buy-now, pay later program that will charge users interest on most purchases.

Cannabis jobs are on the rise, fueled by the Great Resignation

The number of employees in the US legal marijuana sector surpass those who are paramedics, aircraft pilots, or electrical engineers.

CBS News is mulling anchor lineup shakeup

New CBS News co-president Neeraj Khemlani is looking for fresh faces, which could mean changes for Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell.

Afghanistan’s Taliban Warn Foot Soldiers: Behave, and Stop Taking Selfies

Men who recently spent their days in bloody battle are now frolicking in parks and the zoo, drawing admonishments from the defense minister

Covid-19 Booster Shots Are Here, and So Is the Angst Over Who Gets One

The CDC’s backing extra shots for some people, but not all, has left many with more questions than answers

Pinterest 'co-creator' Christine Martinez's history with Ben Silbermann

Christine Martinez was a bridesmaid at Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann's wedding. Her lawsuit says she was also instrumental in creating Pinterest.

At Deutsche Bank’s DWS, Issues With Data Were at Heart of Sustainable-Investing Problems

Fund managers ignored calls to use ESG information, according to internal emails and DWS’s former sustainability chief

Covid-19 Panel of Scientists Investigating Origins of Virus Is Disbanded

Columbia professor says task force’s ties to nonprofit that worked with Wuhan Institute of Virology risked perception of bias

Inside the world of computer modding where gamers deck out PC setups

The pandemic boosted the trend of PC system building with people bored at home — even celebrities like actor Henry Cavill tried their hand at DIYing.

A flower shortage is hitting weddings and florists

Demand for flowers continued to grow during the last two years while florists and flower farmers grappled with poor weather and lack of workers.

As Budget Bill Talks Intensify, Here Are the Five Biggest Issues Dividing Democrats

Party’s moderates and progressives are debating healthcare, tax and climate provisions of the package, along with its overall cost

Designers Try Selling Clothes First, Making Them Later

Rebecca Minkoff and other labels test on-demand production, hoping to avoid piles of unsold apparel; ‘That’s what really kills brands’

Chinese Pig Prices Are No Longer Flying High

Pork prices in the world’s biggest market have tumbled more than 56% since January

Stablecoins in Spotlight as U.S. Begins to Lay Ground for Rules on Cryptocurrencies

Sponsors say stablecoins are safe, but regulators are concerned about potential risks to financial stability

Prince Harry and Meghan Hustle to Become Royalty—in Hollywood

The big unknown: whether audiences will pay attention when the couple isn’t spilling the tea on the royal family

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