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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

BYD Beats Tesla in Quarterly Revenue but Trails in Profits

For the first time ever, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has outshone its American rival, Tesla, in quarterly sales. According to a recent report, BYD's revenue for the three months ending Sept. 30 hit 201. 12 billion yuan ($28. 24 billion), a 24% increase from the previous year. This is a s

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Good Call: Black Ops 6 Boosts Game Pass

Microsoft's bet on Black Ops 6 for Game Pass seems to be paying off. The latest Call of Duty game had a massive launch weekend, and Xbox's Game Pass subscriptions are soaring. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called it the biggest Call of Duty release ever, with record-breaking first-day players and a su

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Big Bet on OpenAI: A Profit Pinch This Quarter

Microsoft's CFO, Amy Hood, spilled the tea on the company's earnings call. The massive investment in OpenAI is expected to cut into profits this quarter, to the tune of $1. 5 billion. Why the big hit? OpenAI is losing money, and Microsoft is feeling the pinch. The company has poured in nearly $14 bi

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Four Stellar Alternatives to Amazon Prime with Free Shipping

Amazon Prime is one of the biggest players in the subscription service game, with almost half of the U. S. population signed up. While their free and fast shipping is hard to beat, there are other options worth considering. Here's a look at some of the best alternatives that also offer free shipping

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Singapore's Digital Growth: The Role of SMBs and AI

Singapore's digital economy is thriving, with a whopping 17. 7% share of the country's GDP. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and artificial intelligence (AI) are the powerhouses driving this growth. Last year, the digital economy contributed SG$113 billion ($85. 31 billion) to Singapore's GDP, wh

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Meta's Profits Jump 35% Thanks to Ads and AI

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reported a 35% increase in quarterly profits. This boost is mainly due to strong advertising revenue and their push into artificial intelligence (AI). However, they warned about big spending on infrastructure for AI next year. Meta makes m

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Why Market Basket Sticks to Traditional Checkouts

Imagine stepping into a bustling grocery store, but instead of facing empty self-checkout kiosks, you're greeted by friendly faces ready to bag your items. That's the Market Basket experience. With no self-checkout options, this supermarket chain keeps the personal touch alive. Every time you visit,

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

A Dallas Developer's Vision for a Downtown Tech and Education Hub

Imagine a bustling downtown Dallas filled with state-of-the-art apartments, trendy shops, and a top-notch school. That's the dream of Mike Hoque, a local developer who's just bought a troubled city-owned property. This plot at 711 S. Saint Paul St. has been a headache for years, with vandalism and s

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

Big Investments: Trump Media Outvalues Musk's Twitter

It seems like a lot has changed in the world of social media and politics. Trump Media & Technology Group, which is the parent company of Trump's social media platform Truth Social, is now valued at a whopping $10 billion! This sudden jump is quite a turnaround from late September when its shares we

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

ASCAP and SACEM Team Up for Global Music Licensing

In a surprising move, two big music licensing companies, ASCAP and SACEM, have joined forces to strengthen their reach and capabilities. This new alliance will let them work together to collect money from streaming services in more countries around the world, especially in Europe, the Middle East, A

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