OnePlus launches its affordable OnePlus Nord in India and Europe
After plenty of rumors and teasers, OnePlus has finally launched its affordable OnePlus Nord phone in India and Europe. The Chinese phone maker has always tried to make ‘flagship killers’ — phones with high-end specs that are priced below iPhones and…
Coal Demise Forces $1 Billion Writedown for Swedish Utility
(Bloomberg) — Vattenfall AB took a massive hit on the value of a new German coal plant in yet another sign of how the fossil fuel is struggling in Europe. The Swedish utility wrote down the value of the Moorburg facility in Hamburg by 9.1 billion…
Trillion-Dollar Tech Earnings on Tap This Month
Four U.S. tech companies, after adjusting for inflation, have been valued at $1 trillion or more this year. At the end of Monday’s trading session, Apple Inc. AAPL was the most valuable U.S. company at around $1.7 trillion, followed by Microsoft…
How to Stay Safe During a Heat Wave
Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Extreme heat can be a killer. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 600 people die each year in the U.S. due to extreme heat,…
all the ingredients for a successful sub-$500 phone
OnePlus has just launched its new mid-range device, the OnePlus Nord in India and Europe. The phone costs $335 and is targeted to appease junta who’s looking for a pocket-friendly option under $500. I’ve been using the Nord for more than 72 hours, and…
Biden to propose $775 billion child care, elder care plan, funded largely by wealthy real estate investors
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will unveil a sweeping proposal Tuesday to help families pay for child care for children 4 and under, in-home elder care for aging parents, and long-term care for the disabled. The plan, estimated to…
Stocks Rise While Tech Rally Falters; Oil Gains: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) — U.S. stocks rose for a third day, though the surge in megacap tech shares wobbled, as Congress negotiated a fresh relief package and European leaders agreed on a landmark recovery plan. Oil jumped. The S&P 500 added to its highest…
Zynga, DouYu International, Capcom and PlayAGS
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – July 21, 2020 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks…
Breaking Down Their Current Situation
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are no strangers to media attention, but the latest news cycle around them has taken on a different tone—raising concerns about West and the future of their relationship. These new events can be traced back to West’s…
Apple’s 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers
Apple has announced a target of becoming carbon neutral across its entire business and manufacturing supply chain by 2030. The company says the commitment means its devices will have had “zero climate impact” at point of sale. It told BBC…