Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) marked the completion of the top floor of its newest Grade A, green office building, GBF Center 1. The high-quality, sustainable development is designed to cater to evolving workplace dynamics in the post-pandemic era. With the nationwide easing of quarantine restrictions, reopening of borders, and strong recovery of the domestic economy, the office sector of the Philippine real estate industry is expected to take an optimistic turn this year. The positive outlook on the demand for office spaces is anchored on the increasing rate of transition to on-site work and the continuous expansion of companies, particularly the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms. GBF Center 1, RLC’s prime office development, is poised to be the most iconic structure along the C5-Libis IT corridor. It is an opportune time for Robinsons Land Corporation, one of the largest property developers in the Philippines, to usher in the future of workspace with its … [Read more...] about Ushering in the future of workspace: Robinsons Land tops off GBF Center 1
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FTC looks into Tesla’s claims on autopilot technology
Tesla's Model3 on display at the Seoul Motor Show in March 2019. [YONHAP] Tesla, which had surging sales in Korea, is under investigation by the antitrust agency for false advertising. According to industry sources, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has been looking into whether the U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) company has exaggerated its autopilot technology. Tesla has advertised that its autopilot system not only controls the direction of the vehicle, but also controls the speed at which it travels. However, according to auto industry experts, Tesla’s autopilot system is closer to driver-assistance technology than the kind of full autonomous driving that does not require the help of a driver. The review by Korea's antitrust agency comes on the heels of a German court ruling on the same issue last week. A Munich court ruled in favor of the non-profit organization The Center for Protection Against Unfair Competition, which sued Tesla for misleading consumers about its … [Read more...] about FTC looks into Tesla’s claims on autopilot technology
U.S. retail traders pile back into options as meme-stock mania flares
Traders work under signage for GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., Aug. 8, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly NEW YORK – Speculative options trading is on the rise again among individual investors alongside a rally in so-called meme stocks, reviving a trend that swept Wall Street last year but faded as markets turned volatile in 2022. Trading in single stock options – a popular vehicle for retail investors looking to place leveraged bets in hopes of outsized gains – has shot higher in recent weeks, with 10-day average daily trading volume at a more-than six-month high of nearly 25 million contracts, Trade Alert data showed. The rise in options trading comes amid wild rallies in the shares of companies popular with retail investors, led by Bed, Bath & Beyond, whose stock is up about 360 percent this month. More seasoned meme-stock names such as GameStop and AMC Entertainment have surged as well, … [Read more...] about U.S. retail traders pile back into options as meme-stock mania flares
Binance secures approval for Kazakhstan operations
FILE MANILA, Philippines — The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has granted Binance preliminary authorization to operate a digital asset trading facility and offer custody at the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC). The world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider will be able to operate a digital asset trading facility and custody in Kazakhstan. Binance’s CEO expressed his gratitude to AFSA for giving the trust to allow operations in Kazakhstan, stating Binance’s commitment to being a compliance-first exchange and providing products and services in a safe and well-regulated environment around the world. “Kazakhstan has shown itself to be a pioneer in Central Asian crypto adoption and regulation,” said Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder and CEO of Binance. Gleb Kostarev, Regional Head of Asia at Binance, said “This is a landmark achievement for Binance in Kazakhstan. We are grateful to the Astana International Financial Center for their … [Read more...] about Binance secures approval for Kazakhstan operations
What to Expect for the Markets in February
The January effect was in full effect for the first month of 2019. After a punishing December, stocks rebounded in the first few weeks of January as signs of progress in the U.S.-China trade war appeared, the Federal Reserve adopted a more dovish tone on interest rates, and earnings season revealed that some companies and sectors have more-positive outlooks than expected. It was a month to remember: The S&P 500, up 7.8%, had its best January performance since 1987, and its biggest monthly gain since October 2015. The DJIA rose 7.17% in January, its largest one-month rise since 2015 and biggest January gain in 30 years. Crude oil prices had their best month on record, surging more than 19% after three straight months of losses. Output cuts and the chaos in Venezuela, had a lot to do with that performance. The U.S. added 304,000 jobs in January, blowing out expectations despite the shutdown. While stocks have rebounded, notably for U.S. companies and indexes, risks … [Read more...] about What to Expect for the Markets in February
Going Back to School with Stock Market Fundamentals
Make that four weeks in a row of gains for the U.S. stock market, as the rally has become undeniable. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both climbed more than 3% last week, with the the Dow up 2.9%. The S&P 500 has now climbed 15% from its lows in mid-June, while the Nasdaq has clawed back 20% since then. That could technically be described as a new bull market for the index. A 20% retracement from a recent low fits the bill—or the bull—but there are a lot of opinions about that. But we can't deny the strength of the rally, especially when we dig into the charts. The average stock in the Nasdaq Composite index is up 34% from its lows. Remember, just a few months ago, we were talking about the average Nasdaq stock being down 50% from its highs. The pendulum has swung back in a big way. Across the market, the breadth thrust has been pretty impressive. And no, that's not a swimming stroke. The breath trust indicator is a technical indicator used to ascertain market momentum … [Read more...] about Going Back to School with Stock Market Fundamentals
‘House Of The Dragon’: Everything You Need To Know About The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Spinoff On HBO
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The wait is almost over. The House Of The Dragon premiere is slated to air on HBO and HBO Max this Sunday, August 21st at 9pm ET. The final, controversial episode of Game Of Thrones aired on May 19th, 2019 on HBO in a world that looks very different from the world we live in now. A year later, many of the world’s economies would grind to a halt as restaurants and schools and businesses shutdown in the face of an unprecedented global pandemic. Work on shows like House Of The Dragon, the prequel spinoff to Game Of Thrones, would grind to a halt or, at the very least, slow to a crawl. So what is House of the Dragon and why should fans—including disenchanted fans upset with how Game Of Thrones ended—be excited about this new show? Read on for everything you need to know about House of the Dragon and why I, for one, think everyone should be genuinely hyped for what’s to come. (I have seen the … [Read more...] about ‘House Of The Dragon’: Everything You Need To Know About The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Spinoff On HBO
Kristin Cavallari & Stephen Colletti Get Candid About Their New Podcast And Finding Success Beyond Reality TV
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin For especially millennials, seeing Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti brings a strong sense of nostalgia from their days starring on the hit 2004 MTV reality show Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County , which followed a group of high schoolers weaving their way through young love & friendship in the California beachfront town. These days, however, you will find two very grown-up entrepreneurs that have paved their own unique paths in business, understanding that Laguna Beach gave them their start but they alone have built what will ultimately become their legacies. Now nearly 18 years since they were first introduced to the world on reality television, Cavallari and Colletti are now the hosts of their own Laguna Beach rewatch podcast with Dear Media called Back to the Beach . On the weekly show, which surpassed one million downloads in its first week alone, they dive into the parts that never made it to … [Read more...] about Kristin Cavallari & Stephen Colletti Get Candid About Their New Podcast And Finding Success Beyond Reality TV
How To Pay for and Access a Legal Abortion
In Dobbs v. Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the half-century-old precedent that guaranteed federal abortion protections. After the controversial June decision, the matter was kicked back to the states, leading to a tangle of laws. It’s an ever-evolving landscape. Cost varies. Abortions are less expensive in the first trimester than later in the pregnancy. According to Planned Parenthood, the procedure can cost up to $750 in the first trimester, though it’s often less, and that amount climbs up to $1,500 later in the pregnancy. According to the latest available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Abortion Surveillance System, the vast majority of abortions happen in the first trimester, with 92.7% occurring at or before 13 weeks of gestation, which is the beginning of the second trimester. However, as discussed below, advocates say that sending the matter to the states has increased costs in some circumstances, potentially putting … [Read more...] about How To Pay for and Access a Legal Abortion