The unstoppable pop of Taylor Swift
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The unstoppable pop of Taylor Swift

A radial bar chart that shows how each of Taylor Swift’s songs rank on acousticness. Around the data visualization sits a collage of a typewriter, cowboy boots, vintage books, pressed flowers, a quill pen and a banjo. Table with information corresponding to the radial bar chart, including the Spotify values for acousticness for each of… […]

In India, it’s advantage Tesla as Chinese automakers face heat
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In India, it’s advantage Tesla as Chinese automakers face heat

[1/2]India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hand with Tesla chief executive Elon Musk during their meeting in New York City, New York, U.S., June 20, 2023. India’s Press Information Bureau/Handout via REUTERS/File PhotoNEW DELHI, Aug 3 (Reuters) – China’s loss in India could be Elon Musk’s gain.Tesla (TSLA.O) has had a red-carpet welcome from India… […]

Singapore bank DBS’ Q2 profit jumps 48%, beats forecasts
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Singapore bank DBS’ Q2 profit jumps 48%, beats forecasts

[1/2]People use DBS automated teller machines (ATMs) in Singapore March 31, 2022. REUTERS/Caroline Chia/File PhotoQ2 net profit at S$2.69 bln vs S$2.41 bln estimateROE hit new quarterly high of 19.2%, up from 13.4% a year agoDBS declared a dividend of 48 Singapore cents a shareCustomer loans dropped 2% on-year in Q2Wealth management AUM up 9%… […]

Starbucks misses quarterly sales estimates as demand wavers
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Starbucks misses quarterly sales estimates as demand wavers

Aug 1 (Reuters) – Starbucks (SBUX.O) missed market expectations for quarterly comparable sales on Tuesday, with demand for its coffees and cold drinks showing some signs of tapering in the North American and international markets even as China sales rebounded sharply.The world’s largest coffeehouse chain has targeted its younger, wealthier U.S. customer base by launching… […]

Cloud Company Assisted 17 Different Hacking Groups
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Cloud Company Assisted 17 Different Hacking Groups

The home page of the Cloudzy internet service provider is seen in this photo illustration taken in Washington, U.S., July 31, 2023. REUTERS/Raphael Satter/IllustrationAug 1 (Reuters) – An obscure cloud service company has been providing state-sponsored hackers with internet services to spy on and extort their victims, a cybersecurity firm said in a report to… […]

Apollo leads deal to provide trucking firm Yellow with bankruptcy loan
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Apollo leads deal to provide trucking firm Yellow with bankruptcy loan

Freight trucks are driven on the Fisher freeway in Detroit, Michigan March 27, 2009. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File PhotoAug 1 (Reuters) – Creditors led by Apollo Global Management Inc (APO.N) are nearing a deal to provide Yellow Corp (YELL.O) with fresh cash during a coming bankruptcy, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.Shares of Yellow… […]

BlackRock, MSCI face probe for allegedly facilitating China investments
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BlackRock, MSCI face probe for allegedly facilitating China investments

[1/2]The BlackRock logo is pictured outside their headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., May 25, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File PhotoAug 1 (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional committee on China is investigating asset management giant BlackRock (BLK.N) and index provider MSCI (MSCI.N), saying they were facilitating investments into blacklisted Chinese companies,… […]

US opens probe into 280,000 new Tesla vehicles over steering issue
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US opens probe into 280,000 new Tesla vehicles over steering issue

WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) – U.S. auto safety regulators said Tuesday they have opened an investigation into 280,000 new Tesla (TSLA.O) Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over reports of loss of steering control and power steering.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary evaluation after it received 12 complaints from owners of… […]