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Google Launches Redesigned Pixel 9a
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Google Launches Redesigned Pixel 9a

Google has launched a redesigned version of its budget Pixel phone, updating the chip and battery life.

China’s Economy Demonstrates Positive Results
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China’s Economy Demonstrates Positive Results

In China, in the first two months of the current year, growth in consumption, investment, and industrial production was recorded, which exceeded initial expectations regarding the dynamic of the corresponding indicators.

Alphabet to Buy Wiz for $32 Billion
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Alphabet to Buy Wiz for $32 Billion

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, announced on Tuesday, March 18, that it would acquire Wiz in its largest deal valued at approximately $32 billion.

UK Economy Demonstrates Decline
Finance & Economics

UK Economy Demonstrates Decline

The United Kingdom’s economic system showed an unexpected decline in January.

Klarna Files for US IPO
Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna Files for US IPO

Swedish provider Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans Klarna filed its prospectus IPO on Friday, March 14, and plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KLAR.

Gold Prices Reach $3,000
Finance & Economics

Gold Prices Reach $3,000

On Friday, March 14, gold prices reached the $3,000 per ounce mark for the first time in history.

US Stocks Rebound
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US Stocks Rebound

In the United States, stock indexes showed gains on Friday, March 14, as investors tried to stage a rebound to end a rocky week.

Worth Raises $25 Million
Fintech & Ecommerce

Worth Raises $25 Million

Automation-focused fintech platform Worth raised $25 million in new funding.

Corsair Capital Acquires Stake in Platform IDnow
Science & Technology

Corsair Capital Acquires Stake in Platform IDnow

Investment company Corsair Capital has acquired a majority stake in the German IDnow identity verification platform.

US Budget Deficit Increases
Finance & Economics

US Budget Deficit Increases

The United States’ debt and budget deficit problem worsened during President Donald Trump’s first month in office.

EU Launches Countermeasures Against US Metals Tariffs
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EU Launches Countermeasures Against US Metals Tariffs

On Wednesday, March 12, the European Union launched countermeasures against the United States tariffs on metal imports, announcing its intention to enact its own levies on American goods worth up to 26 billion euros ($28.3 billion).

US Inflation Declines
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US Inflation Declines

In the United States in February, consumer prices showed growth, the pace of which turned out to be the slowest in the last four months, against which a kind of respite is forming in anticipation of the impact of tariffs, characterized by many experts as a factor in increasing the cost of goods and services.

Wall Street Ends Sharply Lower
Finance & Economics

Wall Street Ends Sharply Lower

On Monday, March 10, the stock indexes of the United States showed a significant drop.

TSMC’s Sales Accelerates
Science & Technology

TSMC’s Sales Accelerates

Revenue of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in the first two months of the current year showed growth of 39%, which is an acceleration compared to the upward dynamic of this indicator in 2024 and indicates a steady level of consumer demand for Nvidia chips used in the development of artificial intelligence.

StubHub Reportedly Considers Seeking $1 Billion in IPO
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StubHub Reportedly Considers Seeking $1 Billion in IPO

The media published information according to which the ticketing software company StubHub intends to raise more than $1 billion in an initial public offering (IPO) of shares.

Broadcom Shares Demonstrate Growth
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Broadcom Shares Demonstrate Growth

Broadcom shares showed growth after the company released positive financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and optimistic guidance last Thursday, March 6, indicating continued demand for artificial intelligence.