Oil Prices Soar, Fed Raises Rates as Brent Hits $83.40/bbl

Oil prices climb for various reasons, including supply and demand imbalances, geopolitical tensions, and market speculation. When the demand for oil increases faster than the rate at which it can be produced, prices tend to rise. Conversely, if the supply outpaces the demand, prices may fall. Geopolitical events, such as conflicts in major oil-producing countries, …

US Short Sellers Puzzled at Hindenburg Bet Against Adani

Hindenburg Research’s revelation of a short position in Adani Group has left competing US investors puzzled. With Indian security rules being stringent against foreign investors betting against companies there, US investors wanted a closer look at the mechanics of the trade. So far, Hindenburg’s stance has worked out in their favor, and the Indian conglomerate …

Huawei’s Export License Renewal Halted by the Us

As of January 31, 2023, the Biden administration struck down the renewal of the export license to US companies selling essential components to China’s largest global technology company, Huawei. While the formal announcement regarding a total ban on export to Huawei has not yet been released, sources from the Department of Commerce have confirmed this …

Google Just Took the Wraps Off Its Long-Awaited ChatGPT Rival: Meet Bard

ChatGPT has taken over the world by storm. It has become the fastest-growing platform, with over 100 million users since its launch on 30 November 2022. It has over 13 million unique users every day, and people are finding new ways to make the best use of the platform. Now, Google is all set to …

Tesla Plans a US$3.6 Billion Expansion to Nevada for Semi Truck and Battery Cell Production

On January 24, 2023, Tesla announced its plan to take a step in the direction of expansion. The plan involved investing more than US$3.6 billion to expand its Nevada Gigafactory complex with two new factories. One of these factories is finally going to be the site for the mass production of its long-delayed Semi electric …

Microsoft’s Cloud Business Stays Strong Despite Trying Times

Recently, Microsoft posted results that shed some positivity in light of the weak economy, thanks to the cloud business that hit Wall Street targets for the end of 2022, but it may miss expectations in the current quarter. The stable results that the company posted helped soothe the fears the tech giants had about their …

Banks Join Hands to Create a Digital Wallet in a Bid to Up the Competition

Several banks, including Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, are collaborating to bring forth a payment wallet that gives other players in the market a run for their money. In a bid to compete with Apple Pay and PayPal, the works for a digital wallet that links with debit and credit cards are in motion. …

Smart Transportation Conference 2023 – Virtual Event

CIOCoverage is an official Media Partner with Smart Transportation Conference starting from May 9th 2023. Uncover the next industrial revolution which drives the path for smart tools to build a flexible transport network and net zero emission technology at Smart Transportation Conference 2023. Smart Transportation Conference 2023 is hosted by PTN Events, the leading organizer …

FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems 2023 – 7th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum

CIOCoverage is an official Media Partner with FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems starting from April 18th 2023. Join American Conference Institute at the 7th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems on April 18-19, 2023 in New York! Gain key insights into the hurdles arising amid extraordinary market expansion and …

Tesla Slashes Prices by 20% to Push Demand

Tesla vehicles in the United States are now relatively more affordable after the company reduced its prices by 20%. To increase sales, the automotive company incorporated the change two weeks into 2023. The price cut swings between 6% to 20% for Model 3 and Model Y SUVs. Tesla also implemented the new price chart in …