Posts by Stephanie Irvin
Sephora vs Ulta Points: Value Chart
When it comes to beauty shopping, both Ulta and Sephora have their own reward programs that let customers earn points on their purchases. Knowing the differences between Ulta vs Sephora rewards can help you choose which program is better for you. This article breaks down how each program works, what you can earn, and how…
Read MoreBaltic Exchange Shipping Insights
Capesize The Capesize market faced a challenging week, with the BCI 5TC steadily declining, shedding $3,909 across the week to close at $12,727, reflecting subdued sentiment and oversupply of tonnage in both basins. While the Pacific saw intermittent injections of fresh cargo, oversupply of tonnage persistently weighed on rates, with the C5 index dropping from $8.705 on Monday to…
Read MoreSaudi Arabia cuts oil prices after Opec+ delays reviving output
Saudi Arabia is cutting oil prices for buyers in Asia by more than expected after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (Opec+) further delayed an output revival, underscoring how the outlook for the market remains weak. State oil producer Saudi Aramco will sell its main Arab Light crude grade at a…
Read MoreEV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on Sunday (Dec 8) announced a plan to build its second domestic production plant that will double its output capacity, saying it is needed to meet increased demand for its small and mid-sized models. VinFast said the new facility is expected to produce 300,000 units annually in its initial…
Read MoreHow Much Money Do Doctors Really Make?
When it comes to the question, ‘do doctors make a lot of money?’, the answer is not as straightforward as it seems. While many doctors earn impressive salaries, the reality is that their earnings can vary greatly depending on several factors. This article explores the different aspects that influence doctor salaries, including specialization, location, gender,…
Read MoreBlackRock sees retail traders snapping up municipal bonds in 2025
BY MOST accounts 2025 will be another blockbuster year for bond sales from local and state governments. And BlackRock’s head of municipal bonds Pat Haskell expects retail buyers to be eager to help digest that flood of new issuance. The more than US$500 billion in new muni deals Haskell is expecting in 2025 “should provide…
Read MoreTrump may cancel US Postal Service electric mail truck contract: sources
DONALD Trump’s transition team is considering cancelling the US Postal Service’s (USPS) contracts to electrify its delivery fleet, as part of a broader suite of executive orders targeting electric vehicles (EVs), according to three sources familiar with the plans. The move, which could be unveiled in the early days of Trump’s administration that begins on…
Read MoreSuper Micro Computer gets extension to file delayed annual report
SUPER Micro Computer said on Friday (Dec 6) it has received an extension from the Nasdaq till Feb 25 to file its delayed annual and quarterly reports, sending the artificial intelligence (AI) server maker’s shares up 5 per cent in extended trading. Last month, Super Micro named BDO USA as its auditor and submitted a…
Read MoreAmsterdam airport faces capacity cut to curb noise emissions
THE Dutch government is seeking to reduce the number of annual flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport by 4.4 per cent from next November after residents complained about noise, clipping capacity at one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs. Flight movements will be capped at no more than 478,000 compared with 500,000 permitted until the measure kicks…
Read MoreLG Electronics’ India arm files for IPO amid strong consumer durables demand
THE Indian unit of South Korea’s LG Electronics filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday (Dec 6) to cash in on the country’s growing demand for consumer durables amid higher appetite for IPOs. The Indian firm said its parent company will sell 101.8 million shares as part of the offering. No new shares…
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