Month: December 2018
Netflix now gives you the remote to the protagonist’s life
In 1995, American writer RL Stine gave young bibliophiles a new kind of reading experience with his horror series Give…
Happy New Year: Nearly half the US to get a minimum wage hike in 2019
Nearly half the US is getting a better New Year, as 22 states are just days away from raising the…
Indian govt delivers Amazon, Flipkart a rude shock with new e-comm rule
India was perceived as a fertile ground for e-commerce growth by both Amazon (AMZN) and Walmart-owned local rival Flipkart, both…
Rite Aid stock plunges to 9-year low
Rite Aid (RAD) stock plunged to 9-year lowest of $0.61 on Thursday. Investors remained concerned on the future of the…
Drop in US jobless claims reflect strength in labor market
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits in the US dropped close to the lowest level in around 50…
Energous bounces back from 52-week low after getting FCC approval
After hitting a 52-week low ($4.41) on Wednesday, shares of wireless charging company Energous Corp (Nasdaq: WATT) recovered on Thursday…
Apple will rise on the wings of services: Analyst
Apple (AAPL) may have had a difficult year but that’s temporary, feels long-time analyst Gene Munster. Munster on Wednesday predicted…
There is more to come on the US-China trade war front
The trade dispute between the US and China took several interesting twists and turns during 2018 and experts believe the…
Disney looks rock solid, thanks to a powerful 2019 theatrical line-up
A couple of weeks back, Disney (DIS) released the first theatrical trailer of Avengers: Endgame and movie buffs can’t stop…
Report says 2018 US holiday season was best in six years
The US retail industry recorded its strongest holiday shopping season in six years, according to a report by Mastercard SpendingPulse.…