Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers the keynote address during the 2019 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) on June 03, 2019 in San Jose, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Apple spent $4.2 billion on research and development in the quarter ending in June, the highest quarterly amount it has ever spent on research and development,
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ZDS celebrates with a crowd packed with 76ers Gaming Club fans during the game against Celtics Crossover Gaming during the NBA 2K League Playoffs on July 26, 2019 at the NBA 2K Studio in Long Island City, New York. Steven Freeman | NBAE via Getty Images This weekend, fans in China will be able to
In this photo illustration, a container of Johnson’s baby powder made by Johnson and Johnson sits on a table in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images A jury in Kentucky rejected claims that Johnson & Johnson‘s talc-based baby powder contained asbestos and caused mesothelioma, the company said in a statement, a win for
Iran appears to be hurtling toward a tipping point. In recent weeks, the Islamic Republic has attacked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, shot down a U.S. military drone and announced plans to execute 17 suspected U.S. spies. One factor behind the recent moves? Iran’s economy is struggling under the weight of U.S. economic
Creative abstract solar power generation technology, alternative energy and environment protection ecology business concept: 3D render illustration of the group of solar battery panel modules against scenic sunset with blue sky with sun light scanrail | iStock | Getty Images Tech giant Amazon is to invest in two new renewable energy projects in the U.S.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday told a “Mad Money” viewer that he’d be a buyer of McDonald’s here. “I don’t think it is due for a pullback. It’s the kind of stock I’d buy in this environment,” the host said, applauding the work that CEO Steve Easterbrook has done for the restaurant chain. Despite the
“Blown Away” on Netflix Source: Netflix A reality competition show about glassblowing was probably not going to be your go-to weekend binge. But Netflix may have changed that when it dropped “Blown Away” on July 12. The new Canadian show features glassblowers fighting to impress a panel of judges with their artistic skills over a
In this photo illustration, an ‘Impossible Whopper’ sits on a table at a Burger King restaurant on April 1, 2019 in Richmond Heights, Missouri. Burger King announced on Monday that it is testing out Impossible Whoppers, made with plant-based patties from Impossible Foods, in 59 locations in and around St. Louis area. Michael Thomas |
Workers sewing in a clothing factory in Bozhou, east China’s Anhui province. STR | AFP | Getty Images China’s manufacturing activity contracted in July, according to results of a private survey released on Thursday. The Caixin/Markit factory Purchasing Managers’ Index for was 49.9 — slightly better than expected. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected the indicator
This is a comparison of Wednesday’s FOMC statement with the one issued on June 19 after the Fed’s previous policy-making meeting. Text removed from the June statement is in red with a horizontal line through the middle. Text appearing for the first time in the new statement is in red and underlined. Black text appears