Jerry Lin
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Blue Origin's Rocket Engine Test Ends in Explosion: A Setback for the Space Industry
In a recent turn of events, Blue Origin, the space company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, experienced a significant setback when one of its rocket engines exploded during a test last month. The BE-4 engine detonated about 10 seconds into the test at a West Texas facility, causing substantial damage to the engine and the test stand infrastructure. 
In a recent turn of events, Blue Origin, the space company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, experienced a significant setback when one of its rocket engines exploded during a test last month. The BE-4 engine detonated about 10 seconds into the test at a West Texas facility, causing substantial damage to the engine and the test stand infrastructure. -
Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Merger: A Green Light Amid Regulatory Hurdles
In a significant development, Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard has overcome a major obstacle. A judge has dismissed the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction to halt the $68.7 billion deal. The ruling paves the way for Microsoft to proceed with the acquisition, which has been under scrutiny since its announcement in January 2023. 
In a significant development, Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard has overcome a major obstacle. A judge has dismissed the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction to halt the $68.7 billion deal. The ruling paves the way for Microsoft to proceed with the acquisition, which has been under scrutiny since its announcement in January 2023. -
Rice Prices Surge to a 2.5-Year High Amid Drought Concerns: Stockpiling Intensifies in Asia
Rice prices in Asia have soared to their highest level in over two and a half years as importers stockpile large quantities of rice amid concerns that the El Niño phenomenon could lead to drought conditions and affect yield. 
Rice prices in Asia have soared to their highest level in over two and a half years as importers stockpile large quantities of rice amid concerns that the El Niño phenomenon could lead to drought conditions and affect yield. -
Threads Surpasses 100 Million Registrations in Record Time, Outpacing ChatGPT and Twitter Growth
On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced that the number of registrations for Threads had reached 100 million over the weekend. Zuckerberg noted that this was primarily organic demand, with minimal promotional activity. The milestone, reached just five days after launch, far exceeded expectations. 
On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced that the number of registrations for Threads had reached 100 million over the weekend. Zuckerberg noted that this was primarily organic demand, with minimal promotional activity. The milestone, reached just five days after launch, far exceeded expectations. -
NVIDIA's A800 Chip Priced Over 100,000 Yuan! Some Dealers Are Reluctant to Sell, With Prices Rising Up to 30%
The price of the A800 chip from AI chip giant NVIDIA, sold in the Chinese market, has recently seen a significant increase. 
The price of the A800 chip from AI chip giant NVIDIA, sold in the Chinese market, has recently seen a significant increase. -
Citigroup Bullish on European Stocks: Never Been So Cheap Compared to U.S. Stocks
According to major Wall Street firms, compared to U.S. stocks, European stocks are at their cheapest ever, and among the major European markets, the UK stock market might be the most inexpensive. 
According to major Wall Street firms, compared to U.S. stocks, European stocks are at their cheapest ever, and among the major European markets, the UK stock market might be the most inexpensive. -
Foxconn- Vedanta Chip Venture Aborted, Impacts Modi's Indian Chip-making Ambition
Taiwan-based electronics giant, Foxconn's decision to rescind a $19.5 billion chip-making partnership with India's Vedanta marks a notable hitch in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plan to transform India into a semiconductor powerhouse. The joint venture was set to establish semiconductor and display manufacturing units in Modi's home state, Gujarat. 
Taiwan-based electronics giant, Foxconn's decision to rescind a $19.5 billion chip-making partnership with India's Vedanta marks a notable hitch in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plan to transform India into a semiconductor powerhouse. The joint venture was set to establish semiconductor and display manufacturing units in Modi's home state, Gujarat. -
Zoltan Pozsar: The World is Experiencing a 'Monetary Divorce' from Dollar Hegemony
Zoltan Pozsar, renowned for his expertise in analyzing the complexities of money markets, has made many insightful contributions over the last eight years as a star analyst for Credit Suisse. His report from March last year, concerning the "demise of the petrodollar and the rise of Bretton Woods III," propelled him into the limelight. 
Zoltan Pozsar, renowned for his expertise in analyzing the complexities of money markets, has made many insightful contributions over the last eight years as a star analyst for Credit Suisse. His report from March last year, concerning the "demise of the petrodollar and the rise of Bretton Woods III," propelled him into the limelight. -
A Pillar of Global Oil Price Stability: The Rise in U.S. Crude Production
While Saudi Arabia and other major oil exporters aim to boost global oil prices through production cuts, their control over oil prices appears to be waning. The other major force in the global oil market, U.S. oil, is on track to break new production records. 
While Saudi Arabia and other major oil exporters aim to boost global oil prices through production cuts, their control over oil prices appears to be waning. The other major force in the global oil market, U.S. oil, is on track to break new production records. -
Taming US Inflation: A Challenging Road Ahead
US inflation has hit a two-year low, signaling the end of the inflation cycle. However, persistent core inflation remains a concern. 
US inflation has hit a two-year low, signaling the end of the inflation cycle. However, persistent core inflation remains a concern.
