Birkin Bag Auction Prices Fall From Pandemic Highs Despite Record-Breaking Celebrity Sales
Despite headline-grabbing multimillion-dollar auctions, prices for secondhand Hermès Birkin bags are sliding as the luxury resale market normalizes.
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EU Fines Elon Musk’s X €120 Million for DSA Violations as Transatlantic Tensions Rise
Elon Musk’s platform X has been hit with a €120 million EU fine for breaching Digital Services Act transparency and safety requirements, marking a pivotal moment in Europe’s escalating enforcement against Big Tech.
Fracking, can it Transform Argentina?
The Argentine town of Añelo has exploded with growth due to fracking in Vaca Muerta, but while local prosperity rises, national economic challenges remain unresolved.
Japan Massive Plan to Turn Hokkaido Into a Global Semiconductor Powerhouse
Japan is making its boldest industrial bet in decades: converting the agricultural island of Hokkaido into a global semiconductor hub through Rapidus – a government-backed chipmaker determined to compete with giants like TSMC and Samsung. But can Japan overcome its lost decades, talent shortages, and fierce worldwide competition?
Televisa Revenues Not Telling the Whole Story
Televisa’s 28% stock surge raises new questions about valuation, expectations, and the strategic influence of Bernardo Gómez and Alfonso de Angoitia.
SoftBank Approves Final $22.5 Billion Investment in OpenAI Amid Corporate Restructuring
Key Highlights Introduction: SoftBank Deepens Its Bet on Artificial Intelligence In a landmark funding move, SoftBank Group Corp has reportedly approved a $22.5 billion second tranche to complete its $30 billion investment in OpenAI, the U.S.-based artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT and GPT-5, according to The Information. The decision, approved by the board, hinges on…
Japan stocks hit record highs as Takaichi’s win boosts yen
Key Highlights Here are the main takeaways from the recent market-moving events in Japan: Introduction Japan’s financial markets are experiencing a major shake-up. Following the election of Sanae Takaichi as the new LDP leader, the nation’s stock market soared to unprecedented heights. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index reacted with a powerful surge, reflecting investor optimism…
Grupo Televisa Gains as Acadian Doubles Stake
Grupo Televisa S.A., one of the most influential media companies in Latin America, has caught investors’ attention after Acadian Asset Management LLC nearly doubled its stake in the company.
Bosch to Cut 13000 Jobs Amidst Rising Competition Challenges
Discover the strategy of Bosch is expected to lay off 13,000 workers amids rising competition and other challenges in the industry.
Ahead of Trump visit: Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment
Google owner Company Alphabet has unveiled a massive £5bn AI investment. Discover its implications.