In case you haven’t noticed, the stock market is making your neighbor rich. Feel bad yet? He just bought another sports car a few hours ago. The family across the street just went to Aspen for a week-long ski trip because they diverted their savings into SPACs. Love it or hate it, it is what […]
Brendan Byrne
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) And AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) GPU Prices To Increase With 25% Tariffs on Chinese Imports
In 2020 there was a shortage of Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) and AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) graphic cards and high-end gaming PC developers that didn’t buy them then could find it more difficult this year because they will cost more. This is because of the 25% Trump tariffs on Chinese imports which will increase the cost of processors, […]
Investing in the Bitcoin Stock Market (HVBTF, ISWH, MARA, RIOT)
JPMorgan, one of the world’s largest investment banks, predicts Bitcoin could reach a value of $146,000. According to a Bloomberg report published this week, analysts said the digital currency could overtake gold, becoming the go-to inflation-hedge asset, helping to drive its price through the roof. Again, this is JPMorgan, one of the most respected and […]
Social Media Influencer Stocks are Changing the Game (FB, ENGMF, TONJ, SNAP)
The social media influencer space is the future of marketing and branding, a fact made very clear by the recent story of Kylie Cosmetics, a cosmetics brand started by Kylie Jenner, one of the most successful social media influencers on the planet. Kylie Cosmetics was valued at nearly $1.2 billion when it sold a controlling […]
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) Removes Minimum Order Value For Free Shipping For Walmart+ Members
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has announced that it will do away with the $35 minimum order value for its Walmart+ membership program. The retailer is making the offer competitive with Amazon.com Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime subscription ahead of the holiday seasons, especially during this time when online shopping is booming. Walmart+ subscribers to enjoy free shipping within […]
Coca-Cola European Partners (NYSE:CCEP) Adapted A Cultural Shift To Cope With Pandemic-Induced Supply Chain Disruption
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains across the globe and Coca-Cola European Partners plc (NYSE:CCEP), which bottles Coca-Cola in 13 countries, had to keep up with these disruptions. Cultural change to adapt to a new norm Nico Orie, the company’s VP of People and Culture, indicates that they had to make cultural and technological changes […]
Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER), And Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) Drivers To Continue Working As Independent Contractors
Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER), Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) drivers, and workers of gig economy companies in California will continue to be treated as independent contractors after voters approved Proposition 22. This is a ballot measure allowing companies not to be treated as employees, which voters reportedly passed by 58%. Gig economy workers to continue as independent […]
Cannabis and CBD Stocks on Election Watch (YCBD, CBGL, MJNA)
Who won? It’s pretty clear: Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD. The sticky plant was legalized on all grounds in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota. The most important piece of this story is really about the crossover along cultural lines – three of these four states qualify as canaries in the coalmine for national legalization […]
Senate Commerce Committee To Subpoena Google (GOOGL), Facebook (FB) And of Twitter (TWTR) CEOs On October 1
According to the spokesperson of the Senate Commerce Committee, the executives of Twitter (NYSE:TWTR), Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), and Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) could be subpoenaed following their failure to testify on the legal shield protecting social media platforms from lawsuits. Executives of social media tech giants to appear before the Senate Commerce committee So far, the committee has […]
TYSY Partners with Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) to offer Clients Payment Options
Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) has united with Total System Services, Inc, a payment processor, to provide issuer-based installment alternatives to card owners. The offerings comprise letting clients decide spread their payment before making them, getting notices about installment alternatives for the card while shopping, and transforming buying into installment payment after a purchase was made. Mastercard […]
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Launches Video Authenticator To Fight Fake News
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) launched new technologies to detect disinformation through deepfakes or synthetic media ahead of the November Elections. The tech company has unveiled a Video Authenticator tool, which will be used to analyze still photos and videos to generate a manipulation score. The tool will be used to decipher facts from misinformation and fake […]
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Becomes The First Company In The World To Roll Out End-To-End Virtualized 5G Data Session
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is the first company in the US to unveil an end-to-end virtualized 5G data session. SVP (Technology and Planning) of Verizon, Adam Koeppe, said the company put in significant efforts spanning several years to redesign the network architecture, which modernizes and simplifies the entire network. Responds to the needs of customers […]
Amazon.com, Inc.(NASDAQ:AMZN), Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) Lands On Huge Profits In Q2 2020 While Brick And Motor Retailers Closes Shops
While the government forced shutdowns in winter and this summer to contain coronavirus affected Brick-and-Mortar retailers’ sales, e-commerce giants and large retailers have gained in Q2 2020. Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), Amazon, Walmart Inc have reported excellent profits during the lockdown in Q2 2020. Lowe’s and Home Improvement fared better As feared by several observers, the […]
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Coronavirus Vaccine To Start Late-Stage Trial In September
A coronavirus vaccine being developed by Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is expected to move to late-stage trial in September. In an announcement last week, the company said the phase three study will enroll 60,000 candidates aged 18 and above in around 180 locations in the U.S and abroad. Details released by the company indicate that […]
Indiva Ltd (OTCMKTS:NDVAF) Enters An Amended License Pact With Bhang Corporation
Indiva Ltd (OTCMKTS:NDVAF) signed an amended license accord with Bhang Corporation. It replaces the previous license accord entered on April 29, 2018. Bhang gets a royalty on sales Both companies agreed to terminate the joint venture agreement. As per the terms of the amended agreement, Indiva will manufacture and sell Bhang products and offer a […]
