Gee’s Bend Quilters Inspire Line at Target Stores
The quilters of Gee’s Bend have earned national fame for their vibrantly colored artworks, crafted with love and care by generations of women in Alabama’s Wilcox County. Now these geometric designs have inspired a line of clothing and home goods…
South African Manufacturer Sentiment Slumps to Lowest Level Since 2020 Lockdown
A gauge measuring South African manufacturer sentiment has slumped to the lowest level since the strictest months of the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, as demand and activity deteriorated sharply. Absa Group Ltd.’s purchasing managers’ index, compiled by the Bureau for…
10 Essential Rules of Personal Finance
Personal finance is a crucial aspect of managing one’s money to achieve financial goals and maintain financial well-being. It encompasses budgeting, saving, investing, and making informed decisions about income and expenses. In this article, we will explore 10 essential rules…
Financial Uncertainty for Canadians Aged 50 and Older
According to a new report by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), only about one-third of working Canadians aged 50 and older who intend to retire say they can afford to do so. The research found that 35 per cent…
Delta and American Express Announce New Perks and Higher Annual Fees for Credit Cards
Delta and American Express have announced new perks for their credit cards, but they come with higher annual fees. The changes are set to take effect on May 1, and customers are left wondering if the new benefits are worth…
Tech Sector Weakness Weighs on US Markets Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting
Weakness in the tech sector has weighed on US markets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate meeting, with the Nasdaq 100 and S&P500 experiencing early pressure due to profit-taking in the broader tech sector. In Europe, markets have struggled for…
Judge dismisses Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged victorious as a US judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Disney against him. The lawsuit accused DeSantis of orchestrating a campaign of ‘government retaliation’, but Judge Allen Winsor ruled in favor of the governor,…
Qualcomm Reports Impressive Fiscal First-Quarter Results
Qualcomm, the renowned chipmaker, has reported impressive fiscal first-quarter results with a significant surge in handset chip sales, signaling a potential recovery in the smartphone market. The company’s earnings per share stood at $2.75, surpassing the expected $2.37, while revenue…
The End of Internet Cookies: Adapting to a Privacy-Focused Era
The era of internet cookies is coming to an end as the digital advertising and media industry grapples with the transition to privacy-focused technologies and regulations. At the Annual Leadership Meeting in Marco Island, Florida, IAB CEO David Cohen emphasized…
Judge Rules Against Elon Musk’s $55 Billion Compensation Package
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has been dealt a blow as a judge has ruled that he cannot keep a compensation package worth more than $55 billion. The decision came as the judge sided with shareholders in a legal…