Posts by Stephanie Irvin
TikTok files legal challenge against Canada unit shutdown order
TIKTOK Technology Canada applied for a judicial review to challenge Canada’s order that China’s Bytedance close its subsidiary in the country, citing national security risks. In the filing at the Federal Court of Canada in Vancouver, the company argued that the government’s order is disproportionate and exceeds officials’ legal scope; that the national security review…
Read MoreKid Allowance Chart by Age
Understanding how to manage an allowance is essential for kids as they grow. It not only teaches them about money but also helps build important life skills such as budgeting, saving, and financial responsibility. This article explores various aspects of kid allowances, particularly focusing on how much allowance is appropriate for a 10-year-old. Key Takeaways…
Read MoreUS mulls new russia oil sanctions to weaken Putin ahead of Trump
THE Biden administration is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia’s lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin’s war machine just weeks before Donald Trump returns to the White House. Details of the possible new measures were still being worked out, but President Joe Biden’s team was considering restrictions that might target…
Read MoreParty City mulls second bankruptcy, just over a year after first
PARTY City Holdco is considering options including a sale or a potential bankruptcy filing, just over a year after it emerged from Chapter 11, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. The New Jersey-based retailer, which sells balloons and other party supplies, is behind on rent at some locations and running out of cash…
Read MoreGameStop reports third-quarter profit on spending cuts
GAMESTOP reported a third-quarter profit on Tuesday (Dec 10) as the video game retailer ramps up its cost-saving efforts, including shutting stores and selling higher-margin goods. Chief executive officer Ryan Cohen told investors in June the company would operate with “a smaller network and more value-added” items as a part of its attempt to boost…
Read MoreTikTok pays its users to shop if they boost app downloads
TIKTOK is offering users hundreds of US dollars to spend time in the app, invite friends to join and purchase products on TikTok Shop, in an effort to expand the business as quickly as possible ahead of its possible ban in the US. TikTok users recently began seeing a new “limited time offer”, which compensates…
Read MoreApple shares are on a tear despite sluggish growth, tariff risks
APPLE has the slowest revenue growth among Big Tech stocks and is facing tariff-related risks going into Donald Trump’s second term. None of that is holding back the stock. The shares are up almost 10 per cent in the past month, making Apple one of the best performers in the so-called Magnificent 7 after Tesla…
Read MoreOur Young Entrepreneurs Under 25 List for 2024
Is 2024 the year of the young entrepreneur? The business world is seeing a surge of young talent breaking barriers and setting new standards. Entrepreneurs under 25 are leading the charge in various fields, from tech innovations to sustainable business practices. These young visionaries are proving that age is just a number when it comes…
Read MoreUS: Wall St opens mixed, focus remains on inflation data
Wall Street’s main indexes opened mixed on Tuesday (Dec 10) ahead of a key inflation report this week that could influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate verdict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 110.4 points, or 0.25 per cent, at the open to 44,291.57. The S&P 500 rose 4.7 points, or 0.08 per cent,…
Read MoreAims Apac Reit to divest warehouse in Singapore for S$24.4 million
The sale price is a 32.5% premium to the property’s valuation as at Mar 31, 2024 AIMS Apac Real Estate Investment Trust (AA Reit) is divesting a warehouse at 3 Toh Tuck Link in Singapore for S$24.4 million. The sale price represents a 32.5 per cent premium to the property’s valuation of S$18.4 million as…
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