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Apple Launched saving accounts which offers 4.15% interest rate

18Apr By PriyankaNo Comments

Tech

Apple Launched saving accounts which offers 4.15% interest rate

Apple Card users can choose to grow their Daily Cash rewards with a Savings account from Goldman Sachs, which offers a high-yield APY of 4.15 percent a rate that’s more than 10 times the national average. With no fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements, users can easily set up and manage their Apple savings accounts directly from Apple Card in Wallet. “Savings helps our users get even more value out of their favorite Apple Card benefit Daily Cash while providing them with an easy way to save money every day,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. “Our goal is to build tools that help users lead healthier financial lives, and building Savings into Apple Card in Wallet enables them to spend, send, and save Daily Cash directly an...

11Jan By PriyankaNo Comments

Market

Asian Stock Market are Up, Japan’s Nikkei Strengthens

TOKYO, 11th Jan 2023 – Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday off a rally on Wall Street that came ahead after the weaker yen also boosted buying sentiment in Japan, as the country’s exporters earn more when foreign profits are converted into yen. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 NIK, +0.99% rose 1% in morning trading. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 XJO, +0.95% gained about 1% and South Korea’s Kospi 180721, +0.17% gained about 0.2%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng HSI, +1.02% climbed 1%, while the Shanghai Composite SHCOMP, +0.20% rose 0.2%. Benchmark indices in Taiwan Y9999 fell -0.34%, Malaysia FBMKLCI, +0.10% and Indonesia JAKIDX, -0.48%, while Singapore STI stocks gained +0.30%. Shares of Fast Retailing Co. 9983, +1.23%, which operates popular Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo, rose 1.4% i...

26Jul By PriyankaNo Comments

Tech

Why Am I Getting So Many Emails?

If you are feeling more and more overwhelmed as you check your work or personal inbox, you are not alone! It can be difficult to reach the messages that you need the most when your inbox is filled with promotions and spam messages. The issue is that most people aren’t sure why they are receiving so many emails or where these messages are coming from. To give you a little bit of insight as to why you are receiving so many emails, we are going over a few of the most common types of mass emails sent using mass email software. From there, we’ll guide you through a few strategies to help you manage your inbox so it is slightly less overwhelming each day. Plus, we’ll be showing you how companies use gmail mass emails to reach their audience and how you can curate the promotional messages that la...

Why People Share Fake News on Social Media

1Jun By PriyankaNo Comments

ANALYSIS

Why People Share Fake News on Social Media

People may feel less unethical about sharing misinformation on social media if they repeatedly encounter the fake news item, even when they don't believe it, according to a study involving more than 2,500 people. The researchers, including one of Indian Origin Medha Raj from the University of Southern California in the US said seeing a fake headline just once leads individuals to temper their disapproval of the misinformation when they see it a second, third, or fourth time. As part of the study, published in the journal Psychological Science, the researchers asked online survey participants to rate how unethical or acceptable they thought it was to publish a fake headline, and the likelihood that they would "like", share, and block or unfollow the person who posted it. ...

Berkshire Shareholders will keep Warren Buffett as chairman

5May By PriyankaNo Comments

News

Berkshire Shareholders will keep Warren Buffett as chairman

5/5/2022, NY, CALF: In a filling on Wednesday, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. mentioned that shareholders vote to keep Warren Buffett both chairman and chief executive. The proposal, which called for an independent chair, received only 54,425 votes (about 11%) to 448,868 against (89%), according to the filing. In the form 8k, all other 14 Berkshire directors including Buffett; Vice Chairmen Charlie Munger, Greg Abel and Ajit Jain; and lead independent director Susan Decker won reelection with more than 86 per cent of votes cast. The Company has also received a letter from the NYSE that acknowledged that the Company is back in compliance with the continued listing standards establishing a majority of independent directors on its board. Buffett, 91, became CEO of Berkshire in 1965, and has...

3May By PriyankaNo Comments

BUSINESS

How Expats, Non Residents can open a Business Bank Account in Singapore

Singapore is ranked #2 on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020. The city-state boasts a sound economic, political, legal and regulatory environment. It also supports cross-border trade, and has business-friendly processes for credit, electricity, permits, taxes, contract enforcement, etc. Singapore also has a strong banking infrastructure that’s fully integrated into the global financial system. It also has a reputation for integrity, offers attractive tax incentives, and strictly enforces laws against financial crime and money laundering. For all these reasons, Singapore is a very attractive destination for foreign businesses. When you’re looking to set up a company in Singapore, opening a business bank account should be one of your first steps aft...

15Feb By PriyankaNo Comments

INDIA

Now India will produce Semiconductor Chips, Vedanta joins hands with Foxconn

New Delhi, 15th Feb 2022: Indian conglomerate Vedanta has signed a pact with electronics manufacturing services giant Foxconn to form a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing semiconductors in India. Vedanta is the first company to make the announcement to invest in semiconductor manufacturing after the government announced a Rs 76,000-crore programme to boost electronic chip and display ecosystem in the country. "According to the MoU (memorandum of understanding) signed between the two companies, Vedanta will hold the majority equity in the JV, while Foxconn will be the minority shareholder," the statement said. It added that Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal will be the chairman of the joint venture. The targeted project plans to invest in manufacturing semiconductors. "It will pro...

Peter Thiel to Retire from Meta Board of Directors

8Feb By PriyankaNo Comments

News

Peter Thiel to Retire from Meta Board of Directors

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 8, 2022-- Meta (NASDAQ: FB) announced today that Peter A. Thiel, Partner at Founders Fund and PayPal co-founder, has decided not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors of the Company at the Company's 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Thiel has been a member of the company's board of directors since 2005 and will continue to serve as a director until the date of the Annual Meeting. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO, said: "Peter has been a valuable member of our board and I'm deeply grateful for everything he has done for our company -- from believing in us when few others would, to teaching me so many lessons about business, economics, and the world. Peter is truly an original thinker who you can bring your hardest problems and get unique sugg...

Accenture Survey Says Shopping on Social Media Platforms Expected to Reach $1.2 Trillion Globally by 2025

4Jan By PriyankaNo Comments

ANALYSIS

Accenture Survey Says Shopping on Social Media Platforms Expected to Reach $1.2 Trillion Globally by 2025

NEW YORK, January 04, 2022-- A new study by Accenture (NYSE:ACN) found that the $492 billion global social commerce industry is expected to grow three times as fast as traditional ecommerce to $1.2 trillion by 2025. Growth is predicted to be driven primarily by Gen Z and Millennial social media users, accounting for 62% of global social commerce spend by 2025. According to Accenture’s report, “Why Shopping’s Set for a Social Revolution,” social commerce means a person’s entire shopping experience from product discovery to the check-out process takes place on a social media platform. Just under two thirds (64%) of social media users surveyed said they made a social commerce purchase in the last year, which Accenture estimates to reflect nearly 2 billion social buyers globally. “The pa...

Facebook changes its name and what it means for our future

25Nov By PriyankaNo Comments

News

Facebook changes its name and what it means for our future

California, 24th Nov 2021: Facebook Inc. is now officially named Meta Platforms Inc., or simply: Meta. The company owned by Mark Zuckerberg is undergoing a rebrand that will shift the core business of the social media giant into a new realm that will begin to develop an industry forged in the concept of the Metaverse. The Metaverse is a relatively new concept that’s beginning to gain momentum in the technological and innovational agendas. The metaverse refers to the digital and virtual environments that are ever-present in our daily activities that involve entertainment, work, or even dating. When you log in to your gaming console to play GTA Online, you’re entering the metaverse. When you join a Teams meeting, you’re also making use of the metaverse, and when you chat online thru da...

Hamster Garage acquires YC-backed Swipehouse

13Oct By PriyankaNo Comments

ACQUISITION

Hamster Garage acquires YC-backed Swipehouse

CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2021-- Hamster Garage, a leading partnerships and affiliate marketing agency has acquired Swipehouse, an influencer marketplace connecting brands and creators. Swipehouse allows influencers and brands to seamlessly match and scale marketing campaigns across a network of thousands of vetted influencers with a combined reach of over 1 billion followers and hundreds of companies. As the marketing landscape continues to evolve with rising costs, privacy concerns and a need to diversify channels, brands want to grow their influencer marketing efforts. Initially built as a social app for creators, Swipehouse has a deals feature that allows influencers to apply to promote brands. Brands can receive submissions, approve or deny applicants, message creators, receive and app...

25Sep By PriyankaNo Comments

BUSINESS

Fast Loan Options For Your Small Business

Cash flow problems are a common and dangerous threat for many small business owners. But even if they’re able to maintain a reliable cash flow, it is still not always sufficient enough to put all their plans into action. In most cases, they would need some form of financing to cover unexpected expenses or help expand their business. Banks are the traditional provider of business loans. But while they’re a good option to keep loan costs down, it can take months to get your money, plus they usually won’t lend to small businesses. If your small business is in a financial shortfall and needs financing as soon as possible, here are some fast loan options that are worth considering. Business Cash Advance Loans Business cash advance loans are an advance on your busines...