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Oracle's New Leaders: A Shift in the Cloud

June 14, 2025

Oracle has recently made some significant changes to its leadership team. Two key figures, Clay Magouyrk and Michael Sicilia, have been appointed as presidents. This move has sparked discussions about the company's future direction, especially in the cloud computing arena. The appointments were qui

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JBS's Big Day on Wall Street: A Mixed Welcome

June 14, 2025

The Brazilian meat giant JBS had a notable moment when it started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company, which has been around for 72 years, saw its shares dip by 3. 9% on the first day. This event was a long time coming for JBS, which is now one of the biggest meat producers globally.

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Airline Stocks Dive as Middle East Tensions Rise

June 13, 2025

Airline stocks are taking a hit today. Wizz Air is leading the pack with a 4. 8% drop. This comes after the airline decided to halt flights to and from Tel Aviv. They also rerouted planes that were supposed to fly over the troubled Middle Eastern airspace. The conflict between Israel and Iran is

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Meta's Big Bet on AI: Scale AI Gets Major Boost

June 13, 2025

A big change is happening in the world of artificial intelligence. Scale AI, a company that helps train AI models, just got a huge investment from Meta. This deal values Scale AI at a whopping $29 billion. But there's more to the story than just money. Meta is putting in about $14. 3 billion to get

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Stocks Tumble as Middle East Tensions Rise

June 13, 2025

Markets took a hit early Friday. The trigger? Israel's strike on Iran. This move sent shockwaves through the financial world. Energy prices shot up. Investors scrambled for safety. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all took a dive in futures trading. Israel declared a state of emergency. The U. S. s

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How Gen Z Shops for Organic Beauty in Vietnam

June 12, 2025

Social media is a huge part of daily life. It's where people share, connect, and even shop. In Vietnam, Generation Z is leading the charge in the organic cosmetics market. These young consumers care about sustainability and eco-friendly products. But what drives them to make a purchase? That's where

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Inflation in the U. S. : Not as Hot as Feared

June 11, 2025

The price hikes that many expected due to recent tariffs have not yet materialized in a big way. This is good news for shoppers and the overall economy. The Consumer Price Index, a key measure of inflation, showed a modest increase in May. It rose by 2. 4 percent compared to the same month last year

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Tech Giant Offers Exit Packages to Staff

June 11, 2025

A well-known tech firm has rolled out buyout offers to employees in various departments. This move is part of a broader cost-cutting strategy. The company has not disclosed the exact number of workers affected. However, reports indicate that teams involved in search, advertising, research, and en

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UK's Economic Revamp: A New Dawn or Just Talk?

June 11, 2025

The UK government has just dropped a major announcement. They are planning to spend hundreds of billions of pounds over the next few years. This money is earmarked for defense, healthcare, and big projects like infrastructure and housing. It is a bold move, but is it enough to make a real difference

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Smart Stock Strategies for Unpredictable Demand

June 11, 2025

Managing inventory is tricky when demand is all over the place. This is especially true for intermittent demand, where sales can spike or drop unexpectedly. This unpredictability can lead to lost sales or excess stock, both of which are costly. The key to handling this is finding the right inventory