A massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, the largest in US history, has sparked outrage in South Korea and among US business leaders. The raid, targeting 475 workers including many South Koreans, halted construction and caused South Korean firms to limit US business travel. Business...
Modded hardware seller Ryan Daly will pay Nintendo $2 million after a settlement in a Washington court. Daly, who represented himself, sold devices and software to circumvent Nintendo Switch's technological protection measures and copied copyrighted games. Despite an initial agreement to cease sales, Daly continued, prompting the lawsuit....
Investment banker Daniel Erb entered the single-family rental market, capitalizing on underinvestment in housing. His firm, along with others like Blackstone, buys homes and rents them, sparking debate. Critics argue this drives up home prices, making homeownership harder for middle-class families. However, research suggests these rentals also increase neighborhood...
Indonesia's stock market and rupiah fell sharply following the abrupt dismissal of long-serving Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. Her replacement, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, faces the challenge of maintaining fiscal discipline amid concerns about President Prabowo Subianto's expansive spending plans. Investors fear a shift away from the previously prudent...
A $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot was split between two winners, one from a Missouri QuikTrip and the other from a Texas convenience store. The Missouri winner's share is $893.5 million, either as an annuity or a $410.3 million lump sum before taxes. This is the second-largest US lottery jackpot...
Anglo American is nearing a $20 billion deal to acquire Canadian mining company Teck Resources, primarily through a stock transaction. An announcement is possible this week, though the deal isn't finalized. This follows previous takeover attempts by rivals, prompting restructuring at both companies. Teck's strong copper production...
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia detained 475 workers, mostly South Korean engineers and technicians. South Korea's foreign minister is traveling to the U.S. to secure their release. The raid, the largest workplace raid by Homeland Security, has caused outrage...
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin and Anil Kashyap warn in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that President Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve's independence are risky. They argue that undermining the Fed could lead to higher inflation and long-term interest rates, potentially harming retirees and impacting the midterms. ...
Robinhood's stock price soared over 14% after S&P Global announced its addition to the S&P 500 index, effective September 22nd. This follows months of speculation and will likely trigger significant passive fund buying. The inclusion is expected to boost Robinhood's trading volume considerably. AppLovin, also added to...
Bank of America analyst Anna Lizzul maintains a buy rating on Kenvue stock, citing a recent sell-off as a buying opportunity. Despite a year-to-date decline of 12.8% and a recent drop following a Wall Street Journal report linking Tylenol to autism, Lizzul believes the negative impact will be minimal....
