BP Considers Acquiring Control Of Solar Energy Lightsource JV: Reports 

According to reports quoting information from three industry and company sources, BP is considering purchasing the remaining 50% of its solar power joint venture Lightsource BP (LSBP) as part of its effort to increase its capacity for renewable energy. The internal discussions follow last month’s slowdown of BP’s transition away from oil and gas by Chief…

Cryptocurrency Company Tether Claims To Have Extra Reserves Of Almost $1.6 Billion To Support Its USDT Stablecoin

Tether, a cryptocurrency startup, anticipates a $700 million profit for the March quarter, bringing its total excess reserves to over $1 billion, according to the company’s technology leader, who shared the most recent data with CNBC for the first time. The USDT stablecoin is produced by Tether and is linked 1:1 to the US dollar.…

Meta Noted That A Network Fee Won’t Solve The Financial Issues Facing European Telecom Companies

On Thursday, Meta Platforms issued its sharpest criticism to date of a push by EU telecoms operators to have Big Tech pay a portion of network costs, claiming the proposal is neither the answer to their financial issues nor a consideration of the significant investments made by IT firms. For 20 years, operators like Deutsche…

Nike Sneakers Drive Sales, But Excess Apparel Stocks Remain A Negative

After reporting results for the quarter that exceeded expectations, Nike increased its full-year revenue outlook but issued a warning about margin pressures as it continues to aggressively discount excess inventory. Strong demand for the company’s sneakers, including vintage designs like the Jordan Retro and more recent franchise releases like the LeBron 20, helped it increase…

Jack Daniel’s Trademark Dispute Involving A Dog Toy Is To Be Heard By The US Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a closely watched trademark dispute between Jack Daniel’s and a dog accessory company behind a parody chew toy resembling the distiller’s well-known black-label whiskey bottle. Some justices questioned the whiskey maker’s request that they abandon a long-standing legal test that allows for an early exit…

Switzerland Limits Credit Suisse Bonus Payments

Bonus payments for Credit Suisse employees have been restricted by Swiss authorities, a move that will punish bankers following a multi-billion franc state rescue of the bank. Credit Suisse was told to “temporarily” suspend “already granted but deferred variable remuneration,” such as shares, awarded in the years up to 2022, according to a statement from…

Tech Similar To ChatGPT Is Added To Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365, the company’s most popular work software, is getting the technology that powers ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) system that has received the most attention in the world. The program, which Microsoft is referring to as Copilot, will reportedly be integrated into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, said…

FedEx Increases Its 2023 Earnings Forecast As Cost-Cutting Measures Are Successful

In order to offset ongoing demand weakness at units like FedEx Express, FedEx increased its full-year earnings forecast. In contrast to its previous estimate of between $13.00 and $14.00, FedEx now anticipates adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2023 to range between $14.60 and $15.20. Refinitiv consensus estimates indicate that $13.56 in EPS for the…