Moderna announced on Friday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has postponed the approval of its vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to the end of May. This delay is reportedly due to “administrative constraints” at the agency, pushing back the expected decision date from Sunday. Despite this setback, the FDA has not raised
The landscape of the semiconductor industry is rife with cutthroat competition, with companies vying for market share and technological supremacy. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) recently issued a warning about the intense competition in the chip industry after its first-quarter profit failed to meet expectations. The pricing for commodity products is dictated by market trends,
The current environment for European companies operating in China is becoming increasingly challenging, as indicated by a recent survey conducted by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China. The survey revealed that a significant number of companies are facing difficulties in maintaining profitability in the country, with only 30% of respondents reporting higher profit margins
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr has priced its initial public offering at $21 per share, which is at the top end of its previously stated range. The company is set to sell 21 million American depository shares, raising a total of $441 million once it begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the
The highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul scheduled for this summer has already sparked a surge in ticket prices and piqued the interest of avid bettors. The event, set to take place on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and will be live-streamed globally on Netflix, is projected to
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulation aimed at reducing late fees on credit cards is currently facing significant opposition from the card industry led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The industry filed a lawsuit against the CFPB in federal court, seeking to prevent the new rule from being implemented. This legal battle has
Warner Bros. Discovery’s first-quarter results fell short of analyst expectations, with a loss per share of 40 cents compared to an expected loss of 24 cents. Revenue also missed estimates, coming in at $9.96 billion versus the expected $10.231 billion. The company saw a 7% decline in revenue compared to the same quarter last year,
Arm, the British chip designer, experienced a rollercoaster ride in the stock market with its shares closing down over 2% following the release of its fiscal fourth-quarter results. The company reported a significant 47% year-over-year rise in revenue, driven primarily by the demand for artificial intelligence applications. These robust sales were a result of high-value
When considering a Roth individual retirement account (IRA) conversion, experts suggest that timing is crucial in order to maximize tax savings. Roth conversions involve transferring pretax or nondeductible IRA funds to a Roth IRA, allowing for tax-free growth in the future. While there are upfront taxes to be paid on the converted balance, converting early
Spanish bank BBVA made headlines recently with its surprising announcement of a hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, its domestic rival. This unexpected move came after Sabadell’s board rejected BBVA’s initial 12 billion euro takeover offer, citing undervaluation of the bank’s growth prospects. Despite this rejection, BBVA proceeded to take its all-share offer directly to