Posts by Stephanie Irvin
GigaDevice jumps nearly 40% in Hong Kong debut amid China’s chip self-sufficiency drive
Proceeds from the share sale will fund research and development as well as strategic and industry investments [HONG KONG/SINGAPORE] Shares of GigaDevice Semiconductor soared almost 40 per cent in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday (Jan 13), with investors latching on to a company with surging earnings as China pushes for chip self-sufficiency amid…
Read MoreJapan finance minister says US Treasury’s Bessent shares concerns about weak yen
JAPAN’S Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared concerns over what she called the yen’s recent “one-sided depreciation”, as Tokyo stepped up threats of intervention to stem the currency’s fall. Katayama’s comments reflect Japan’s rising unease over a slide in the yen, which crossed the key 158-yen-per-dollar mark for…
Read MoreEarly Movers Win The AI Discovery Game
Search is shifting under our feet. A new discovery system is forming, and it looks a lot like the early days of SEO. My take is simple: those who act now on GEO and AI optimization will win outsized results. This moment rewards speed, learning, and a bias for action. Wait, and you’ll be stuck…
Read More5 Steps to a Luxury Laundry Routine That Feels Like Self-Care, Featuring the Fine-Fragrance Detergent People Call Their “Sunday Reset”
From fragrance-forward detergent to intentional timing, small changes can turn laundry day into a restorative ritual many now call a “Sunday Reset.” Laundry has long been treated as a task to rush through, wedged between errands and obligations. But as self-care expands beyond skincare and fitness, more people are rethinking how everyday routines fit into…
Read MoreGreat Brands Start With One Honest Spark
I’ve built and scaled companies long enough to see a pattern: the strongest brands don’t start with a 100-page deck. They start with one honest spark. From there, everything else can align—product, identity, web, retail, even the semi-truck wrap you pass on the freeway. That’s not theory. It’s how I’ve watched real growth unfold. Here’s…
Read MoreSigns of Overstimulation in Babies: What Every New Parent Should Watch For
Infants can be overstimulated by all of the sights, sounds and movement surrounding them. When you observe your baby intently, you can tell if they are overstimulated. Their behavior, their body language or their sleep patterns that you can observe while carrying your baby in an infant chest carrier might give you clues as to what signs…
Read MoreUS: Wall Street ends close to all-time highs in light, post-holiday session
[NEW YORK] Wall Street ended a light-volume post-Christmas session nearly unchanged on Friday (Dec 26), with few catalysts to fuel much conviction one way or the other. All three major US stock indices closed nominally lower, snapping a five-session rally, but logged weekly gains. “We had a very strong five-day rally, so in a way…
Read MoreDon’t Sacrifice Quality at Scale: The Best Wide-Format Printers for Demanding Projects
The best wide-format printer for large-scale projects gives you prints and control. When launching seasonal promotions or managing multisite campaigns, having the right machine lets you react faster and keep production in-house when timelines are tight. Entry-level printers are not built for the volume or complexity of demanding business and retail work. You will face…
Read MoreHaier sells 49% stake in Indian unit to Bharti, Warburg Pincus
[MUMBAI] Chinese home appliance maker Haier Smart Home agreed to sell a 49 per cent stake in its India unit to Bharti Enterprises and Warburg Pincus. Haier will retain a 49 per cent stake and the rest will be owned by its management team in India, the companies said in a joint statement Wednesday (Dec…
Read MoreGold tops US$4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy
Gold surges more than 70% this year, driven by safe-haven demand, de-dollarisation trends, central bank buying and others [BENGALURU] Gold surged past US$4,500 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday (Dec 24), while silver and platinum also hit record highs. This comes as investors piled into precious metals to hedge against geopolitical and trade…
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