Tim Cook and Apple’s EV: Another delay and terrible timing for the electric vehicle space?
From Fortune Magazine: Apple’s decade-long journey to bring an electric vehicle to market looks to be delayed once again, raising
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EU Parliament backs more lax GMO rules—and environmentalists are worried
From Time Inc.: European Parliament’s environment committee voted to relax rules on genetically modified plants produced using new genomic techniques,
Small businesses are turning to private credit–but overregulation threatens to cut off that lifeline
From Fortune Media IP Limited: Small business owners have alternative options to attract capital in the form of private credit
Netflix eliminates its cheapest ad-free plan
From Fortune: Netflix has revealed a huge increase in new subscribers but also plans to retire its Basic ad-free subscription
Tesla and BYD EV price war threatens Volvo spinoff Polestar
From Fortune: Polestar is in a financial crisis, and the only hope it has to survive may be if Volvo
Klarna to debut $7.99 monthly plan ahead of IPO
From CNBC: Swedish fintech firm Klarna announces Klarna Plus, a $7.99 monthly subscription plan in the U.S. Users will have
VA Construction Loan | Money
From TIME: VA construction loans are designed to help eligible service members build their ideal home by providing financing for
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby and Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci on Boeing plane problems
From Fortune: Troubles continue for Boeing as a jet mishap and grounding of 737 Max-9 jets are causing major complications.
German regulator urges banks to set aside bumper profits for bad news
From CNBC: German banks are warned to provision for potential loan defaults as the impact of higher interest rates hits
PacifiCorp ordered to pay $85 million to 9 victims of Oregon 2020 wildfires
From Time Inc.: Oregon jury awards $85 million to victims of 2020 wildfires, holding PacifiCorp accountable for negligence. PacifiCorp to
Alibaba’s value rises $13B after Jack Ma’s share purchase
From fortune: Alibaba, facing problems in its domestic market, has seen its shares plunge by 40% over a year, but
Bill Ackman and wife Neri Oxman buy stake in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
From CNBC: Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman and his wife Neri Oxman are buying a nearly 5% stake in the
Volkswagen passed as top car maker in China by Warren Buffett-backed BYD
From Fortune: BYD, backed by Warren Buffet, has become the top Chinese car manufacturer, surpassing Volkswagen in December sales and
Gen Z loves self-checkout because it makes shoplifting easy
From Fortune: A new survey shows Gen Z and Millennial shoppers prefer self-checkout, but Gen Z is twice as likely
China’s EV players ramp up competition with Tesla using new technology
From CNBC: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rolling out cars with tech specs that Tesla doesn’t offer in the country.
Meta abandoned crypto in 2022. Maxine Waters wants to know why the company is still filing patents for it
From Fortune: A week after the Patent and Trademark Office opened the door for Meta digital currency software, Rep. Maxine
Best 0% APR credit cards of November 2023
From Fortune: If you’re facing significant upcoming expenses or unexpected costs, a 0% APR credit card might be the solution
End-of-Life Planning: A Complete Guide
From CNN Business: The importance of end-of-life planning is emphasized to ensure your wishes are followed after death. With a
Netflix earnings: Stock surges 8% on addition of 13 million subscribers
From Fortune Magazine: Netflix continues to make waves with record-breaking numbers. After securing a $5 billion deal with the WWE,
Second VA Home Loan | Money
From Time Magazine: Unlocking the potential of a second home with a VA loan can provide veterans and service members
Why did Netflix pay $5 billion for WWE?
From Fortune: Netflix had a busy Tuesday, signing a 10-year, $5 billion deal with WWE for live sports coverage while
Tax Refund Outlook: 25% Expect to Get Less From IRS in 2024
From Time: Americans are preparing for tax season with uncertainty, as many are expecting a lower refund than last year.
‘Bond King’ Bill Gross prefers ‘dabbling in the equity market’ over bonds
From Fortune Magazine: Bill Gross co-founded PIMCO in 1971 and ran the Total Return Bond Fund from 1987-2014. By 2013,
Don’t let this passport quirk upend your next vacation
From NBC Universal: Passport processing times are back to normal after big delays in 2023, making it less likely travelers
8 Best Gold IRA Companies of 2024
From CNN Business: Gold IRAs are a popular way for investors to diversify their retirement savings. Companies like Augusta Precious