The yen is depreciating as the market recognizes that the Bank of Japan, which lifted negative interest rates on March 28, will move forward with financial normalization “slowly.” Photographed on the 18th in front of the Bank of Japan head office in Tokyo (2024 Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon) TOKYO (Reuters) – The yen is depreciating as the … Read more
/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/NOJXC5NSHJOJ7BZSVFLUMP3IUM.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1 "Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter to Shareholders Highlights Long-Term Commitment and Historic Financial Results")
Warren Buffett, the famous investor who heads the U.S. investment company Berkshire Hathaway, released his annual letter to shareholders on the 24th, stating that although he may not be able to achieve “spectacular” results in the future, he is committed to shareholders in the long term. He announced that he would continue to contribute to … Read more
/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/OOXCZWZ6BNKOFKK7SWXNFKICEU.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1 "Home Depot 2024 Full-Year Forecast Falls Short of Analyst Expectations")
Home Depot, a major U.S. home improvement center, announced its full-year forecast for 2024 on the 20th, which was lower than analysts expected. Photographed in March 2015 (2024 Reuters/Lucy Nicholson) [２０日 ロイター] – U.S. home improvement retailer Home Depot (HD.N), opens new tab, announced on the 20th its full-year forecast for 2024, which was lower … Read more
/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/7GRT42EZTNMQPGHBT45CJYFE5A.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1 "Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Announces Second Attempt to Launch H3 Rocket No. 2 from Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture")
Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, where the postponement of the launch of H3 rocket No. 2 was announced. On the afternoon of the 13th, in Minamitane-cho, the same prefecture. TOKYO (Reuters) – On the 17th, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will try again to launch its new flagship rocket, “H3,” which will be … Read more
/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/KPQUGPVPLVOSFBMBEBN6MVUCFI.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1 "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Trillion Semiconductor Plan Sparks Concerns of Overinvestment")
No one would ever accuse Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the U.S. startup that sparked the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, of thinking on a small scale. The photo shows Mr. Altmann attending the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting (commonly known as Davos) held in Davos, Switzerland. Photo taken on January 18th (2024 Reuters/Denis Balibouse) NEW … Read more
Merck & Co. is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Prometheus Biosciences, Inc., a bioscience company that focuses on innovative therapies for immune and inflammatory disorders. According to sources familiar with the matter, the deal is expected to be completed soon, marking another major pharmaceutical acquisition in the biotech industry. This move is … Read more
Sega, the Japanese video game company, is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Rovio, the maker of Angry Birds, for a staggering $1 billion. According to the Wall Street Journal, the acquisition is part of Sega’s push to expand its mobile gaming business and strengthen its position in the highly competitive gaming industry. The potential … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called for a temporary halt to the proposed acquisition of Black Knight, a mortgage technology firm, by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). The FTC has expressed concerns that the deal could lead to reduced competition, ultimately hurting consumers. The proposed merger, worth $11 billion, has already faced opposition from industry experts … Read more
Microsoft’s impending acquisition of Activision Blizzard is under scrutiny following concerns from EU regulators that the deal could harm competition in the gaming industry. To seek approval from the EU, Microsoft has presented a plan of remedies offering concessions that would address concerns about their market position. This article will explore the EU’s concerns and … Read more