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ThursdayJul 17, 2025 9:00 am

US Banks to Report Higher Profits as Investment Banking Rebounds

Major U.S. banks are expected to report higher profits this quarter, and the main reason is a surprising comeback in investment banking. After months of slow deal activity due to global tensions and uncertainty, big banks like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup are now seeing signs of recovery. Trading departments are also performing well. With economic and political situations still unpredictable, more clients are turning to banks for help managing risk. This has helped boost trading revenues, which are expected to continue growing in the near future. Another area that’s doing well is net interest income; this is…

TuesdayJul 15, 2025 9:00 am

China Unveils Predictive Model to Flag Li-ion Battery Failures Early

Chinese researchers have developed a new and powerful method to detect battery problems much earlier than ever before. This new model can predict if a lithium metal battery will fail, just by looking at data from its first two charging cycles. This breakthrough could help save time, money, and resources in battery development, especially for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The research was done by experts from the Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School and the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology. They created a model that looks at the early behavior of lithium metal batteries, focusing on how lithium is…

FridayJul 11, 2025 9:00 am

Crypto Funds Recorded Inflows of a Billion Dollars Last Week

Last week, crypto investment products saw a big jump in investor interest. According to CoinShares, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded over $1 billion in inflows for the week ending Friday, July 5, 2025. This is a strong sign that many people are still putting money into digital assets, even with price ups and downs. The total assets under management (AUM) for crypto ETPs also hit a new high, reaching $188 billion, up from $184.4 billion the week before. This means more investors are trusting crypto funds to grow their money. Bitcoin Still Leads, But Slows Down Bitcoin continues to attract…

ThursdayJul 10, 2025 9:00 am

Questions Mount Regarding Huawei’s Solid State Battery Running for 1,800 Miles

Huawei, a popular Chinese tech company, has made bold claims about a new solid-state battery that could change the electric vehicle (EV) market. According to a new patent, this battery might power an EV for up to 1,800 miles (around 3,000 kilometers) on a single charge and can recharge in less than five minutes. While this sounds amazing, many experts are not fully convinced. To begin with, Huawei’s new battery is based on sulfide-based solid-state technology. This kind of battery is different from the lithium-ion batteries most EVs use today. The company says its battery has an energy density of…

TuesdayJul 08, 2025 9:00 am

Tesla Sales in the UK Record a YoY Improvement in June

Tesla is showing signs of recovery in the UK after a rise in its car sales in June 2025. According to new data, Tesla sold 7,719 cars in June, marking a 14% increase compared to the same time last year. Another report by New AutoMotive showed an even higher figure of 7,891 units, though differences in reporting methods may explain the gap. This jump in sales comes as part of a broader boost in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The latest numbers from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) show that overall new car registrations grew by…

MondayJul 07, 2025 9:00 am

Mercedes Unveils Sports Car Concept to Boost its EV Sales

Mercedes-Benz is turning up the heat in the electric vehicle (EV) market with its latest innovation: the CONCEPT AMG GT XX. This powerful, four-door electric sports car is designed to stir excitement among performance car enthusiasts and boost EV sales, especially in the U.S. where electric adoption has faced some resistance. At the heart of this sleek concept car lies a breakthrough in electric motor technology. Mercedes-AMG has introduced axial flux motors, which are a game-changer in the EV world. These motors are three times more powerful, two-thirds lighter, and one-third the size of conventional motors. Their compact, disc-like design…

ThursdayJul 03, 2025 9:00 am

Crypto Leaders Jittery as Attacks Targeting Them Increase

In recent months, crypto traders and investors are living in fear. As the value of digital currencies continues to rise, so does the number of attacks targeting people in the industry. What once started as online hacking has now turned into violent kidnappings, home invasions, and even torture. One well-known case is that of Mohammed Arsalan from Karachi, Pakistan. Arsalan became famous for growing his small savings into a large fortune through cryptocurrency trading. He built a following of over 160,000 people online. But on Christmas Day in 2024, his success turned into a nightmare. Men pretending to be police…

TuesdayJul 01, 2025 9:00 am

Indonesia Mulls Regulations Requiring eCommerce Firms to Collect Sales Tax

Indonesia is preparing to introduce a new policy that would require e-commerce platforms to collect and remit taxes on behalf of their sellers. The proposed regulation, expected to be announced as early as July 2025, is part of the government’s efforts to increase revenue and create a fairer playing field between online marketplaces and traditional retailers. According to sources familiar with the matter, the new rule would apply to sellers who earn between 500 million and 4.8 billion rupiah ($30,900 to $296,000) annually. These sellers, considered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are already required to pay a 0.5% tax on…

FridayJun 27, 2025 9:00 am

YouTube Pushes Back as Australia Considers Banning Minors from Accessing It

YouTube is speaking out against a push to include it in Australia’s new rule that would stop kids under 16 from using social media. The platform says it should not be grouped with apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram, which are set to face strict age limits starting December 2025. The idea for this age rule is coming from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. She believes YouTube should be included in the rule to help keep kids safe online. But YouTube says this move goes against what most parents, teachers, and even the government wants. They believe YouTube is…

ThursdayJun 26, 2025 9:00 am

Study Finds Most Americans Get News from Social Media

A recent global survey reveals that social media has become the leading source of news for most Americans, surpassing traditional platforms like television and news websites. According to the Reuters Institute’s Digital News Report, 54% of U.S. participants said they turn to social platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and X for news updates. This figure is higher than those who get their news from TV (50%) or from dedicated news websites and apps (48%). This signals a significant shift in how people engage with news content. Instead of depending solely on major news outlets, many are now gravitating toward content…

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