Category: Business

In a dramatic turnaround, Apple’s stock surged 15% on April 4, 2025, following the announcement of a 90-day hiatus on tariffs, lifting the company’s market value by over $400 billion. This marked Apple’s most significant trading day since 1998, recovering from its worst four-day streak in over two decades. The rally pushed Apple’s market cap […]

April 2025 — U.S. stocks rallied sharply following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on select international tariffs, a move seen as a temporary reprieve amid ongoing global trade tensions. Shares of companies tied to travel, transport, and automotive manufacturing saw significant gains, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Lucid Motors, Ford, and […]

Press freedom is widely considered to be a cornerstone of democracy. It brings accountability, transparency and access to reliable information. But beyond its democratic role, press freedom is also a vital part of a stable economy. Research has shown that it acts as a kind of financial watchdog, ensuring balance and accuracy. In doing so, […]

The RISE Riverine Community Resilience Challenge II, backed by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), invites startups with innovative solutions to address critical flood resilience issues. This challenge targets solutions that are capable of significantly improving disaster preparedness and recovery in flood-vulnerable regions across Western Virginia. Participants will pilot their innovations directly […]

Amazon is eyeing a $15 billion warehouse expansion in the U.S., which could bring up to 80 new logistics facilities to both urban and rural areas. The company is actively seeking capital partners to fund this ambitious expansion, with potential proposals being solicited, as reported by Bloomberg News on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with […]

The Indigenous Karen people and the Thai Lanna community of Thailand are concerned about plans to divert and dam the Yuam river and its branches, which could undo years of careful stewardship. Members of both communities spoke to a team from UN University ahead of the release of the 2025 Interconnected Disaster Risks report which tracks how […]

European pharmaceutical companies are sounding the alarm over the potential relocation of operations to the United States due to looming tariffs on the sector, as warned by US President Donald Trump. At a crucial meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) highlighted the risk […]

Unprecedented Volatility Fuels Copper Rally In an extraordinary display of market volatility, copper prices dropped below $8,500 per metric tonne during early trading on Monday, April 7, 2025. This sharp decline prompted a massive buying spree, particularly from Chinese buyers, who quickly seized the opportunity to secure copper at lower prices. Their actions triggered a […]

Apple Rushes to Avoid Price Hikes as Tariffs Loom In the final days of March, Apple flew five cargo planes loaded with iPhones and other products from India and China to the United States, seeking to avoid a major price hike triggered by new tariffs. The shipments, arriving over a span of three days, ensured […]

Global Infrastructure and Private Markets: A New Era The future of global infrastructure, particularly ports, is set to shape the world’s economy in the coming decades, according to BlackRock Chairman Laurence Fink. In his annual letter to investors, Fink emphasized that assets like data centers, power grids, and ports will be critical drivers of economic […]