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Customers shop in a Walmart Supercenter on February 20, 2024 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Walmart’s majority-owned fintech startup One has begun offering buy now, pay later loans for big-ticket items at some of the retailer’s more than 4,600 U.S. stores, CNBC has learned. The move puts One in direct competition with …

To understand the chances that the US will succeed, MIT Technology Review spoke to Shawn Qu. As the founder and chairman of Canadian Solar, one of the largest and longest-standing solar manufacturing companies in the world, Qu has observed cycle after cycle of changing demand for solar panels over the last 28 years.  CANADIAN SOLAR After decades of mostly manufacturing …

The company posted an unexpected first-quarter profit. Mexican low-cost airline Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV (VLRS 4.74%), commonly known as Volaris, reported an unexpected first-quarter profit. Investors reacted by initially sending Volaris shares up by as much as 19% before the stock settled at up 4% as of 2 p.m. ET. Unexpected strength Volaris connects 44 cities …

Just yesterday, Dua Lipa schlepped her Hermès Birkin through the JFK Airport—a rite of passage for any weary traveler. Fresh off the plane, the singer has taken the literal weight off of her shoulders by swapping out her overflowing carry-on for a smaller purse. Dua subbed her black Birkin in for a silver Gucci Horsebit, a long metallic bag with …

Investing in the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) has been a wild ride over the past year or so. However, over the past few weeks, investors have had that sinking feeling as many of the stocks in the space lost altitude. The combination of a rapid rise in stock prices and uncertainty heading into earnings season led to the …

The Razer Blade 14 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) blew me away when I tried it right around when Starfield came out. Razer is known for its high-end gaming laptops, and the slim, aluminum chassis on this laptop has the same luxe build quality we’ve liked it for in the past. But the 2,560 x 1,600 IPS, G-Sync-compatible display is what caught …

The Supreme Court will hear another case about abortion rights on Wednesday. Protestors gathered outside the court last month when the case before the justices involved abortion pills. Tom Brenner for The Washington Post/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tom Brenner for The Washington Post/Getty Images The Supreme Court will hear another case about abortion rights on Wednesday. Protestors gathered …

Apple announced a May 7 livestream event, giving us a strong indication that the Cupertino-based tech giant is set to reveal a new iPad Pro and iPad Air — and a few other accessories to go along with them. As someone who has been keeping a sharp eye on rumors and leaks regarding the iPad Pro and iPad Air, I’ve …

Aiming to bring the national fight over abortion access to a key battleground state, a political arm of Planned Parenthood will spend $10 million on organizing efforts in North Carolina this year, its largest-ever investment in a single state. The money will pay for digital advertisements, new field offices and a canvassing operation concentrated in a handful of swing counties. …

Enjoy 20% off on all-seats-all flights to India SEPANG – April 22, 2024 — AirAsia Malaysia today celebrated another major milestone,  welcoming its maiden flight from Jaipur to Kuala Lumpur with full grandeur.  The inaugural flight, with a load factor of 100%, departed from Jaipur International Airport at 11.40PM and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 7.05AM local …

Outside Lands is celebrating its Sweet 16 this year with a stacked lineup! On Tuesday, the San Francisco-based music festival announced that Tyler, the Creator, Sturgill Simpson, and the Killers will headline its Aug. 9-11 event and that it will also feature Post Malone performing a special set of country music covers. Among the main-liners are The Postal Service, Grace …

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. — A Dearborn-area imam says he personally confronted a local protester who chanted slogans such as “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” at a recent rally. “I am absolutely against saying ‘Death to America,'” Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi told Fox News Digital. “I know in certain countries they may say these things, but I am personally …

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AMP) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Alicia Charity – Senior Vice President, Investor RelationsJames M. Cracchiolo – Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerWalter S. Berman – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brennan Hawken – UBSSuneet Kamath – JefferiesWilma Burdis – Raymond JamesThomas Gallagher – Evercore …

Tesla has officially revealed a new Performance variant of the recently-refreshed Model 3 sedan as the company looks to fight off receding demand. The new version of the Model 3, which starts at $52,990, has a new active damping system and adaptive suspension for better handling and comfort, 296 miles of battery range and can travel from 0 to 60 …

Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first trailer for Zoë Kravitz’s twisted directorial debut “Blink Twice.” Originally titled “Pussy Island,” the movie follows Frida (Naomi Ackie) and Jess (Alia Shawkat) as they are charmed by tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) and lured to his private island for a weekend getaway. What starts as a steamy vacation soon devolves into …

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 11: An Overview Companies that find themselves in a dire financial situation where bankruptcy is their best—or only—option have two basic choices: Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Both are also available to individuals. Here is how these two types of bankruptcy work and how they differ. Key Takeaways Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 are …

Former president Donald Trump is, if nothing else — and at the risk of the understatement of the 2024 election — a man prone to hyperbole. His tendency to inflate numbers to bolster his image has now cost him dearly both in criminal and civil court. But with a presidential campaign to run and now a Manhattan criminal trial to …

Don’t kick yourself if you missed out on Samsung’s free TV preorder promo from earlier this month. The company is now offering a much better cash discount on one of its most notable new models: the glare-free Samsung OLED S95D TV. The smallest TV in the lineup, the 55-inch model starts at $2,299.99 ($300 off) at Best Buy and Samsung, …

Check out how traditional tech giants are quietly powering the next big AI surge. This is where the smart money is headed in 2024. 2024 is off to a shaky start. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.99%) market index rose more than 10% in the first quarter, only to lose half of that gain in April. Some market darlings are still …

At least 28 others are missing after a boat carrying 77 asylum seekers sinks, according to the UN’s migration agency. At least 16 people are dead and 28 others are missing after a boat carrying asylum seekers capsized off the coast of the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, according to the UN’s migration agency. The accident occurred on Monday …