According To Twitter, Some Source Code Was Posted Online

According to Twitter, some of the source code that powers the social networking platform used by multi-billionaire Elon Musk has been posted online. It claims that the code was uploaded to the Microsoft-owned website GitHub, where programmers can exchange code. After receiving a takedown request from Twitter, it has now been taken down. Separately, Mr.…

US Considers Additional Bank Assistance While Giving First Republic Some Time

In an effort to give First Republic Bank more time to strengthen its balance sheet, U.S. authorities are considering expanding an emergency lending facility that would provide banks with greater help, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday. According to the article, which cited sources with knowledge of the issue, all discussions are in the early stages,…

Shares Of Activision Rise As A Significant Issue Over Microsoft’s Takeover Is Dropped By UK Antitrust Regulator

After the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to focus its inquiry into Microsoft’s acquisition of the games publisher, Activision Blizzard stock rose sharply on Friday. Microsoft has gained some ground with this development as it works to grow its video gaming industry. By significant purchases like its purchase of ZeniMax Media, the parent company…

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…