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S&P 500 Surges to All Time High After Soft Jobs Report Cools Rate Hike Fears

The US was worth waking up to on Friday, with the S&P 500 hitting another record high at the close as the latest jobs report revealed the world's largest economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July. Investors, who had...

Houthi Forces Declare Maritime Blockade on Saudi Shipping Routes

Houthi forces in Yemen have made a declaration that they will conduct a naval blockade on ships with Saudi Arabian links. This kind of move is not just creating anxieties among the maritime and energy shipping world but should...

Lockheed Martin Strengthens Undersea Defense Leadership with Ultra Maritime Acquisition

In yet another strategic move, Lockheed Martin, through a partnership with Advent International, is acquiring a 50% stake of Ultra Marine Technologies for $2.3 billion. With their headquarters located in France and the USA, Ultra Marine offers surveillance and...

OpenAI Puts IPO on Hold Until 2027 as Market Jitters and Financial Questions Loom Large

A big surprise to many in the technology world, OpenAI's decision to delay their much awaited Initial Public Offering until 2027 has made headlines. This move is in line with the unstable market conditions, recent difficulties of high-profile tech...

KFC Revamps Menu with Boneless Chicken and Innovative Drinks in Bid to Win Back Customers

KFC is undergoing one of its most dramatic menu changes These days by launching new boneless chicken products and expanding its drink selection. With this, the fast-food titan intends to regain its market share in the highly competitive restaurant...