Indian Trade Minister To Discuss Tesla’s Factory Plan For A New $24,000 Car, Reports

A person with firsthand knowledge of the situation told Reuters that Tesla executives are scheduled to meet with India’s commerce minister this month to discuss plans to create a factory to make what the company has billed as an all-new $24,000 automobile. According to the source, Tesla has expressed interest in developing a plant in…

Explanation Of The ‘Basel III Endgame’ And The Reasons Banks So Concerned About It?

The “Basel III endgame,” a comprehensive plan for stronger bank capital requirements aimed at ensuring the viability of large banks, will be unveiled by US banking regulators later this week. Regulators have stated that the rules will apply to banks with $100 billion or more in assets, though specifics are still unknown. They are anticipated…

Chevron Beats Analysts’ Expectations With A Second-Quarter Profit Of $6 Billion

The number two U.S. oil major, Chevron Corp, reported second-quarter earnings that above Wall Street expectations on Sunday. Chief Executive Michael Wirth also indicated that the company is still open to new acquisitions and raising shareholder payments this year. Chevron revealed a $6 billion net profit for the three months ended June 30 in a…

WHO Issues A Warning About Dengue Spread As Global Warming Drives Dengue Cases Close To Historic Highs 

The World Health Organisation issued a warning on Friday that dengue fever infections might nearly reach record levels this year, in part because climate change is helping the mosquitoes that carry the disease. According to WHO, dengue rates are rising globally, with recorded cases increasing eight-fold since 2000 to 4.2 million in 2022. According to…

India’s Prohibition On Rice Exports Could Cause Already-High Prices To Increase Even More

Late on Thursday, India prohibited the exports of non-basmati white rice, the latest step in the country’s fight against skyrocketing food costs. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the prohibition will “allay the rise in prices in the domestic market” and ensure “adequate availability” of non-basmati white rice in India. More than 40% of…

German Rival Files An EU Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft

In preparation for an investigation into the American tech giant, German rival alfaview filed a second EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft on Thursday regarding the integration of the video software Teams into its Office product. Since 2020, when Slack, a workspace messaging service owned by Salesforce, complained about the integration of Teams with Office, the…

After Disclosing The Cost Of Its New AI Subscription, Microsoft Shares Sets A Record

Following the release of pricing information for its new Microsoft 365 artificial intelligence subscription service, Microsoft shares reached a record closing price on Tuesday. The stock rose 4%, ending the day at $359,49. It has now increased by roughly 50% for the year. The stock’s closing price of $348.10 on June 15 set the previous…

ASML, A Crucial Chip Company, Achieves A 38% Profit Increase Despite Chinese Export Restrictions

One of the most significant semiconductor equipment companies in the world, ASML, reported an increase in revenue and profit in the second quarter but cautioned of macroeconomic “uncertainties” to come. The Dutch business produces pricey equipment needed to generate the most sophisticated semiconductors in the world. Its clients include industry titans like TSMC, the largest…