Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Colin Brooks

Apple’s iPhone 17 Air: Thinner, But What Did It Cost? A USB-C Port and More

Apple considered removing the charging port for the iPhone 17 Air, opting for a thinner design but retaining USB-C due to EU regulations.

McDonald’s Korea Implements 2.3% Price Increase on 20 Items Starting March 20

McDonald's Korea will raise prices on 20 menu items by 100 to 200 KRW due to rising costs, effective March 20.

Apple’s Market Share Crumbles in China as Huawei and Xiaomi Rise

Apple's market share in China is plummeting due to competition from cost-effective local brands like Xiaomi and Huawei.

EU Slaps $26 Billion in Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Targeting Trump Strongholds

The EU will impose retaliatory tariffs on $26 billion of U.S. goods, targeting products from Trump-supporting regions, starting April.

LNG Carrier Retrofit: HD Hyundai and Chevron Team Up to Cut Carbon Emissions in Shipping

HD Hyundai Marine Solutions and Chevron retrofit LNG carrier Asia Energy for eco-friendly shipping amid EU regulations, boosting demand.

China Dominates Global Shipbuilding Market, Leaving U.S. and Allies Behind

A U.S. think tank urges collaboration with allies to counter China's dominance in shipbuilding, highlighting risks to national security.

Goldman Sachs Revises U.S. GDP Forecast Down to 1.7% as Tariff Effects Take Hold

Goldman Sachs lowers U.S. GDP growth forecast to 1.7% due to Trump's tariffs, predicting higher inflation and reduced consumer spending.

Trump Defends Tariffs, Signals Potential Increases After April 2

Trump emphasizes U.S. manufacturing to avoid tariffs, plans a one-month exemption for automakers, and hints at potential tariff increases.

TSMC to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. as Trump Pushes for Semiconductor Dominance

Trump announces TSMC's $100B U.S. investment to boost semiconductor production, aiming to reclaim dominance amid global competition.

Kiyosaki: U.S. Economy Is Doomed, but Bitcoin and Silver Are the Future

Robert Kiyosaki advises investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin as U.S. debt rises, predicting silver could reach $70 per ounce soon.

Elon Musk’s Net Worth Drops $52 Billion, But He’s Still the Richest by a Long Shot

Elon Musk's net worth dropped by $52 billion amid Tesla's stock decline and political activities, yet he remains the world's richest.

Meta Shares Plunge, Ending Record-Setting 17-Day Run

Meta Platforms' stock fell sharply, ending a 20-day winning streak and erasing recent gains amid profit-taking and market decline.