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Gold prices edged lower, with spot gold declining by approximately 0.5% to $3,325.99 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures experienced a sharper drop of 1.2%, settling around $3,325.70. The downward pressure on gold coincided with a firming U.S. dollar, as investors turned cautious amid ongoing concerns about America's fiscal health and uncertain signals from the Federal Reserve … [Read more...] about Gold Retreats as Dollar Strengthens Amid Fiscal Uncertainty and Rate Speculations

For decades, Hollywood has exported its stories, its stars, and its values to virtually every corner of the globe. American movies dominate box offices from Seoul to São Paulo, often pushing local productions to the cultural margins. Yet when the flow of cinema runs in reverse—when foreign films try to reach U.S. audiences—the reception is tepid at best, indifferent at worst. … [Read more...] about Why Trump’s Movie Tariff Exploits a One-Way Street

Apple's recent strategic realignment of its manufacturing base, shifting significantly from China to India, represents one of the most consequential transformations in global supply chain management. This move has emerged primarily as a response to geopolitical volatility, trade conflicts, and growing uncertainties surrounding U.S.-China relations. The shift is not just a … [Read more...] about Apple’s Strategic Pivot: Reshaping Its Supply Chain from China to India

Asana concluded its fiscal year 2025 with significant strides toward profitability and operational efficiency, signaling the company's readiness to leverage emerging opportunities, particularly driven by artificial intelligence. CEO Dustin Moskovitz highlighted the substantial potential Asana is seeing from its AI initiatives, emphasizing how Asana AI’s integration with … [Read more...] about Asana’s Q4 2025 Results Signal Strengthened Financials and Strategic Gains from AI Integration

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2025, which ended on January 31, 2025. Revenue for the fourth quarter reached $986.8 million, reflecting 27% year-over-year growth. Product revenue accounted for $943.3 million, a 28% increase compared to the previous year. Snowflake’s net … [Read more...] about Snowflake Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Fiscal 2025 Financial Results