By Mauro Orru Three major European airlines, namely British Airways parent International Consolidated Airlines Group, Deutsche Lufthansa, and Air France-KLM, have expressed their interest in acquiring a majority stake in TAP Air Portugal. The Portuguese government recently announced its plans to sell at least 51% of the company, while also reserving up to 5% for its … [Read more...] about British Airways, Lufthansa, and Air France-KLM Show Interest in Acquiring TAP Air Portugal
Bank of Japan’s Monetary Tightening Rumors and Japanese Stocks
Inflation in Japan has been on the rise, reaching unprecedented levels with core inflation staying above 3% annually for the past year. The possibility of monetary tightening by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) caused speculation in the market. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted at a potential increase in the prime interest rate of -0.1% during a press interview three weeks ago, leading to … [Read more...] about Bank of Japan’s Monetary Tightening Rumors and Japanese Stocks
Supreme Court to Review Conflicting Laws on Social Media Content Moderation
The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will review two contradictory lower-court decisions involving laws from Texas and Florida concerning how social media platforms moderate content. This case holds significant implications for major tech giants such as Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), Alphabet's YouTube, TikTok, X, and other companies that enable users to share … [Read more...] about Supreme Court to Review Conflicting Laws on Social Media Content Moderation
Auto Strikes Cause Stock Market Struggles
Shares of industrial and transportation companies took a nosedive as auto strikes threatened to expand. The United Auto Workers union intensified its strike by targeting a Ford Motor factory in Chicago and a General Motors plant in Michigan. The reason behind the escalation is the lack of progress at the bargaining table. UAW President, Shawn Fain, spoke out during a livestream … [Read more...] about Auto Strikes Cause Stock Market Struggles
High Blood Pressure in Seniors: A Balancing Act
Doctors often face a difficult decision when it comes to treating high blood pressure in seniors. While aggressive treatment is common in the general population, concerns about potential side effects make physicians more cautious with older patients, particularly those who are frail or have other health concerns. The Risks of Intensive Treatment Cardiologists like Ashish … [Read more...] about High Blood Pressure in Seniors: A Balancing Act