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How Covid-19 tore through global markets in first quarter

Every major asset class has been disrupted




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The pandemic could bring a global ceasefire

Several long-running conflicts are edging towards a temporary halt to hostilities




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North America set for first plant supplying cobalt for electric cars

Glencore-backed First Cobalt to open Canada refinery this year in attempt to cut reliance on China




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Gold: a hedge against future policy misfires

A new exchange traded commodity holds several advantages




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London market passes first post-Brexit test with £1.3bn listing

Smart meter group’s IPO boosts hopes of fundraising uptick after lacklustre 2019




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Pandemic policies: Rishi Sunak’s first  Budget and a cut in the base rate

Surprise measures on pensions and investing for children lay in the chancellor’s red box




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Pinn’s illustration of the week: America First

Donald Trump pulls support from the World Health Organization




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Confirmed: Intel is buying urban mobility platform Moovit in a $900M deal

On the heels of a spate of reports over the weekend, today Intel confirmed its latest move to grow its automotive division. The chip giant is acquiring Moovit, an Israeli startup previously backed by Intel that analyses urban traffic patterns and provides transportation recommendations with a specific focus on public transit. The deal values Moovit at […]




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Microsoft to open first data center in New Zealand as cloud usage grows

In spite of being in the midst of a pandemic sowing economic uncertainty, one area that continues to thrive is cloud computing. Perhaps that explains why Microsoft, which saw Azure grow 59% in its most recent earnings report, announced plans to open a new data center in New Zealand once it receives approval from the […]




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Smartwatch shipments grew during the first quarter of 2020, with Apple Watch still in first place

Despite the worldwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, global smartwatch shipments continued to grow during the first three months of the year, driven by online sales, says a new report by research firm Strategy Analytics. Shipments grew 20% annually to reach 13.7 million units in the first quarter of 2020, up from 11.4 million units […]




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MacBook Pro 16” first impressions: Return of the Mack

In poker, complacency is a quiet killer. It can steal your forward momentum bit by bit, using the warm glow of a winning hand or two to cover the bets you’re not making until it’s too late and you’re out of leverage.  Over the past few years, Apple’s MacBook game had begun to suffer from […]




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Smartwatch shipments grew during the first quarter of 2020, with Apple Watch still in first place

Despite the worldwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, global smartwatch shipments continued to grow during the first three months of the year, driven by online sales, says a new report by research firm Strategy Analytics. Shipments grew 20% annually to reach 13.7 million units in the first quarter of 2020, up from 11.4 million units […]




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AWS engineer Tim Bray resigns from Amazon following worker firings

As many Amazon workers called out sick for a May Day Strike, Tim Bray was spending his final day at the company. The VP and distinguished Engineer at Amazon Web Services announced today that May 1 was his final day with the retail giant, citing Amazon’s firings of vocally critical employees. Likely most notable for […]




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Nine senators — including Warren and Sanders — pen open letter to Amazon about worker firings

A group of nine Senators led by Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren penned an open letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos this week, seeking more information about recent employee firings. The statement cites the terminations of four employees who were vocally critical of the company’s policies pertaining to both COVID-19 and climate change. Cosigned by Bernie […]




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Microsoft to open first data center in New Zealand as cloud usage grows

In spite of being in the midst of a pandemic sowing economic uncertainty, one area that continues to thrive is cloud computing. Perhaps that explains why Microsoft, which saw Azure grow 59% in its most recent earnings report, announced plans to open a new data center in New Zealand once it receives approval from the […]




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‘Gamified’ investing leaves millennials playing with fire

Slick stock-trading apps skip over the risks for inexperienced investors




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Apple and Google release first seed of COVID-19 exposure notification API for contact tracing app developers

Apple and Google have released the first version of their exposure notification API, which they previously called the contact tracing API. This is a developer-focused release, and is a seed of the API in development, with the primary intent of collecting feedback from developers who will be using the API to create new contact tracing […]




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Josh Constine leaves TechCrunch for VC fund SignalFire

How do you leave the place that made you? You figure out what it made you for. TechCrunch made me a part of the startup ecosystem I love. Now it’s time to put that love into action to help a new generation of entrepreneurs build their dreams and tell their stories. So it’s “TC to […]




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Twitter CEO’s weak argument why investors shouldn’t fire him

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey might not spend six months a year in Africa, claims the real product development is under the hood and gives an excuse for deleting Vine before it could become TikTok. Today he tweeted, via Twitter’s investor relations account, a multi-pronged defense of his leadership and the company’s progress. The proclamations come […]




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U.S. gasoline price increases for first time since February (short version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline rose for the first time since February to $1.79 a gallon on Monday. That's up 1.6 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. gasoline price increases for first time since February (long version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline rose for the first time since February to $1.79 a gallon on Monday. That's up 1.6 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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STEM agenda alive and kicking - PwC partners with McCarthy Catholic College for Sydney's first P-TECH Pilot - 30 May

PwC has today been announced as the first employer partner for a new Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) style pilot at McCarthy Catholic College, Emu Plains.




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Firefox gets a better password manager

Mozilla today launched version 76 of its Firefox browser, and with that, it’s launching a couple of new features that you’ll likely notice if you’re already using the open-source browser. The highlight of today’s release is the enhanced password manager. Firefox Lockwise, as it is called these days, will now ask you for your device […]




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Platforms scramble as ‘Plandemic’ conspiracy video spreads misinformation like wildfire

A video about the coronavirus featuring a well-known vaccine conspiracist is spreading like wildfire on social media this week, even as platforms talk tough about misinformation in the midst of the pandemic. In the professionally-produced video, a solemn interviewer named Mikki Willis interviews Judy Mikovits, a figure best known for her anti-vaccine activism in recent […]




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Astronomers in Hawaii capture high resolution images ..ky imaging’ technique, probe into planet's cloud tops - Firstpost

  1. Astronomers in Hawaii capture high resolution images ..ky imaging’ technique, probe into planet's cloud tops  Firstpost
  2. Giant Planet More Astounding Than Before  NEWS9 live
  3. Scientists obtain 'lucky' image of Jupiter  BBC News
  4. New images of Jupiter captured by astronomers using `lucky technique`  WION
  5. Scientists probe Jupiter's violent storms, lightning strikes  EdexLive
  6. View Full coverage on Google News





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'Walked all night on tracks, left behind as I couldn't keep up' says Aurangabad tragedy survivor; 16... - Firstpost

  1. 'Walked all night on tracks, left behind as I couldn't keep up' says Aurangabad tragedy survivor; 16...  Firstpost
  2. Sorry, we have run out of all words today  Mumbai Mirror
  3. NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra govt over deaths of migrant workers in Aurangabad train mishap, seeks det...  Zee News
  4. 16 walking home to MP fall asleep on rail tracks, run over in Maharashtra  The Indian Express
  5. Tragedy on tracks  The Indian Express
  6. View Full coverage on Google News




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How startups close their first big sales

Your chances of closing your first big sale are going to be directly related to how well you’re targeting prospective customers.




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Google under fire for squeezing travel startups hit by coronavirus refunds

Google is facing anger from the German startup ecosystem for refusing to restructure ad payments linked to travel and transport bookings that were subsequently wiped out by the coronavirus crisis. TechCrunch has seen a letter addressed to Google that’s co-signed by eight travel industry startups in which the tech giant is asked for flexibility in […]




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McDonald's Is Set to Lose $3.4 Billion in Value After the CEO Was Fired Over a Relationship With a Subordinate

McDonald's on Friday fired its CEO, Steve Easterbrook, for violating its policy of having a relationship with an employee.



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The First Question to Ask Yourself If You Want to Be an Entrepreneur but Don't Know Where to Start

And how the answer will help you determine the idea for your new business.



  • Starting a Business

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5 Surefire Growth Strategies for E-Commerce Entrepreneurs

From Facebook updates to email marketing, supercharge your business with these proven tactics.




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Downton Abbey movie FIRST LOOK: Countess Crawley clashes with old foe Imelda Staunton

Dame Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess Crawley and  Downton Abbey newcomer Imelda Staunton are set to  face off in a battle of wills in a new dramatic new teaser clip from the upcoming film




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Belgravia FIRST LOOK: Harriet Walter joins Tamsin Greig and Ella Purnell in new images from ITV show

The first images of Harriet Walter Tamsin Greig, and Ella Purnell were released by ITV on Wednesday, which saw the stars dressed in their finery for the period drama.




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Downton Abbey movie producer confirms a sequel is in the works

Producer Gareth Neame said that after the first film's huge success there have been early talks about making a follow-up, after they were left 'holding their breath' regarding the reaction to the film.




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Downton Abbey 2 is CONFIRMED: Creator Julian Fellowes reveals he is set to start work

While chatting during the Winter TCA press tour session to promote his new ITV drama Belgravia, he confirmed work will start on the movie




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Married At First Sight episode 2 RECAP: ALEX MICHAEL exposes sneaky production tricks

Married At First Sight was equal parts Jerry Springer and Downton Abbey in an uneven, scripted affair on Tuesday night.




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Belgravia EXCLUSIVE: First look at Julian Fellowes new period drama 

The trailer for the exciting new show by Downton Abbey's creator Julian Fellowes was released on Friday, and teased an intense family drama.




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NTAs 2020: Caitlyn Jenner dazzles in a silver dress as she makes her first appearance at the awards

The Olympic champion, 70, ensured all eyes were on her in a plunging silver gown which highlighted her athletic physique on the red carpet.




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NTAs 2020: Ant and Dec dedicate I'm A Celeb win to Australian Bushfire victims

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made history as they won the Best Presenter Award for the nineteenth year in a row before winning their second award for the evening.




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Ant and Dec confirm they are in talks to sign huge £40million golden handcuffs deal with ITV

The Geordie presenting duo, both aged 44, are also reported to have legally trademarked their name to protect their brand for years to come.




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Corrie's Mikey North is spotted for the FIRST TIME since denying kissing co-star Alison King at NTAs

The 33-year-old actor, who is married to Racheal Isherwood, cut a low-key figure as he joined his pals for the night out on the town in the wake of his scandal at last week's NTAs




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Married At First Sight stars are considering legal action against Nine

After Seven's historic payout to a House Rules contestant who was unfairly portrayed as a 'villain', the floodgates have opened for other disgruntled reality stars to take legal action




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House Rules stars Jessica Dover and Jared Petrenko are expecting their first child

He's the former Adelaide Crows player who made his reality TV debut on House Rules in 2018. 




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Married At First Sight's strategic change to coincide with Channel Seven's House Rules premiere

Channel Nine has made a strategic scheduling change for Married At First Sight's grand final, switching the air date to this coming Sunday.




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Channel Seven reacts to Nine rescheduling Married At First Sight grand final reunion to Sunday

Channel Seven has made a strategic scheduling change for the upcoming premiere date of House Rules: High Stakes, switching the air date to this coming Monday.




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Neymar celebrates after sister's boyfriend Gabigol fires Flamengo to Copa Libertadores glory

Neymar posted an Instagram video of his celebrations after his sister's boyfriend, Gabigol, fired Flamengo to their first Copa Libertadores since 1981 with a 2-1 win over River Plate.




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Neymar is primed for his first Champions League match in almost a YEAR

Neymar is primed for his first Champions League match in almost a year when PSG play Real Madrid. Tuesday's game is a chance for him to redeem himself with PSG or catch Barcelona's eyes.




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Erling Haaland praised by Jermaine Jenas and Owen Hargreaves after firing Borussia Dortmund to win

Jermaine Jenas and Owen Hargreaves were full of praise for Erling Braut Haaland after he scored a brace in Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. 




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Neymar to miss Carnival for first time in SIX years to end long run of his mysterious March absences

The Brazilian superstar has always been sidelined during early March due to either injuries and suspensions, but fans have noticed a pattern in his absences.