China’s electric vehicle market is booming, with EV sales up 31% year-to-date. Analysts are optimistic about the sector’s growth, citing government subsidies, advanced technology, and new model launches as driving factors. BYD has been a dominant player, but smaller companies like XPeng and Nio are also gaining traction. Despite competition, BYD’s strong sales volume is…
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, consumers now have Travel Tuesday to look forward to, especially for those seeking discounts on trips. Interest in Travel Tuesday has risen significantly, particularly in North America, Western Europe, and Australia. While it hasn’t caught on in Asia yet, companies in the region are still participating to reach global…
Traders on the NYSE are keeping an eye on stock futures, which dipped overnight as the U.S. presidential election approaches. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures all saw declines. Despite a strong start to November, with tech stocks boosting the market, uncertainty around the election results is causing volatility. The market is also…
Former President Donald Trump’s final week on the campaign trail against Vice President Kamala Harris has been overshadowed by controversial remarks and unforced errors, including a comedian’s insult of Puerto Rico, violent rhetoric about a political opponent, and a comment about women. Trump’s campaign efforts to focus on his policy platform were drowned out by…
Bitcoin is on the brink of a potential rally that could see it reach a new record high, but investors may have to wait until after the U.S. presidential election for this to happen. The cryptocurrency finished October with a 10% gain, closing the month above $70,000 for the first time since March. Despite some…
Taiwan’s defense ministry reported that Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flew near the island for the second day in a row. China claims Taiwan as its own territory and regularly sends its military to assert sovereignty. The U.S. is obligated to support Taiwan’s defense, which angers Beijing. Taiwan detected 37 Chinese military aircraft…
The United States, South Korea, and Japan conducted a joint military drill in response to North Korea’s recent test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile. The U.S. flew a B-1B bomber near the Korean Peninsula to show readiness against North Korea’s advancing nuclear and missile programs. This was the second trilateral training this year. The…
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in Iowa by 47% to 44% among likely voters, according to a recent poll. This surprising result reflects a 7-point swing in Harris’ favor since September. The poll, conducted by respected company Selzer & Co., found that Harris’ lead was driven by strong support from female…
Formula One is facing the challenge of becoming more sustainable due to its significant carbon footprint. The sport’s emphasis on speed, innovation, and efficiency can be harnessed to deliver sustainability. While race cars contribute only 0.7% of emissions, the logistics and transportation involved make up a large portion of the carbon footprint. In response, F1…
Vice President Kamala Harris criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for suggesting that Republicans may try to repeal the CHIPS Act if they win Congress. The CHIPS Act is a bipartisan law that has provided funding for domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Harris highlighted the importance of investing in American manufacturing to compete with China in the 21st…