MarketLine
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6 Aug
EU Amazon report promises more focus than US subcommittee
The US subcommittee hearing on Big Tech’s antitrust violations made strong allegations, but an upcoming report from the EU into Amazon promises more focus.
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5 Aug
Streaming services investment a wise move for Disney
Streaming proves to be a bright spot as Disney has seen its Q3 2020 revenue fall by 42% to $11.78 billion as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic hit hard.
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31 Jul
Shopify posts record Q2 earnings with GMV up 119%
Shopify share price rose 7% at close to $1053.59 after record earnings on 29 July for Q2.
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22 Jul
US banking revenue and income beats expectations
The second quarter earnings release of some of the biggest banking firms in the US surprised investors, with reported revenues and net income beating expectations.
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16 Jul
Jio Platforms boosted by Google and Facebook interest
US tech giant Google has agreed to pay $4.5bn for a 7.7% stake in Reliance Industries’ digital subsidiary, Jio Platforms, an Indian firm which operates a 4G network and has several other apps and services within the country.
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7 Jul
Hamilton release boosts Disney’s fortunes
Between Friday 3rd and Sunday 5th July, Disney+ was downloaded 513,323 times globally.
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2 Jul
Apps ban could see India’s home grown talent rise at China’s expense
The Indian government has made the unprecedented decision to ban 59 Chinese apps, signifying a major turning point for the global tech landscape.
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18 Jun
Marble acquisition will drive Caterpillar’s automation strategy
Heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has acquired Marble Robot Inc., pushing forward its automation and autonomy strategy.
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2 Jun
Beacon count Amazon founder Bezos among heavyweight backers
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has participated in a $15 million Series A fundraising in digital logistics startup Beacon, fueling the company’s aims to disrupt the global freight forwarding industry.
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2 Jun
DHL commits to growing e-commerce with Link Commerce acquisition
DHL has acquired a minority stake in its strategic partner company Link Commerce.
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28 May
Coffee giant JDE Peet’s bucks trend to pull IPO date forward
As it launches on Amsterdam’s Euronext stock market, coffee giant JDE Peet’s has not only decided to go through with its slated IPO but has pulled forward the date for the launch from 3 June to 29 May, after a particularly strong response from investors.
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22 May
Negative interest rate policies can do more harm than good
Following the issue of the first negative-yield government bond in Britain’s history, there has been speculation of negative interest rate policies to be adopted by the Bank of England.
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21 May
Crucible will need Amazon’s support to compete against rival games
Amazon debuts its new free-to-play PC game Crucible, with hopes of cashing in on the lucrative video game industry.
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20 May
Facebook Shops will come under scrutiny for data security
Facebook has unveiled its plans to launch a new shopping service, connecting users with businesses around the world.
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19 May
UK Office of National Statistics puts ‘excess’ death figure during Covid pandemic at 55,000
As the UK has climbed the tables that count the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in each country, it has become obvious that it is one of the worst affected countries globally.
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15 May
Social media and streaming services face challenges post lockdown
Covid-19 lockdowns have yielded strong usership growth for social media and streaming platforms, but retention of users after lockdown will be an essential challenge.
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15 May
Big Tech companies cash in on video gaming demand during lockdown
Demand for video gaming has grown since governments imposed lockdown restrictions, Big Tech companies have been quick to capitalize on consumer trends.
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5 May
Digital publications to benefit as VAT is dropped early
Ebooks should benefit as the UK government’s Treasury has announced that, starting 1 May, it is dropping its value added tax (VAT) on digital publications.
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1 May
Pexip IPO can buck investment trends thanks to high profile clients
As the Covid-19 pandemic grips the world, many businesses are buckling under the strain.
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30 Apr
Gambling industry battling against the odds during Covid-19 lockdown
Online gambling has increased during the Covid-19 lockdowns, but this has raised ethical questions regarding addiction.
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30 Apr
Global economy could be reshaped for the better post Covid-19
As the world continues to suffer the implications of the severe Covid-19 pandemic, it is worth examining how the global economy can be reshaped for the better As the lockdown has expanded throughout the world a number of critical industries have been damaged, possibly beyond repair.
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24 Apr
Google Pay card could trump Apple’s lead
Google has been reportedly working on the development of its own physical and virtual debit card, Google Pay, in a bid to rival Apple’s credit card.
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24 Apr
Nintendo increases production of Switch to meet Covid-19 lockdown demand
Gaming giant Nintendo has reported that it is ramping up production of its Switch range in order to meet booming demand.
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16 Apr
Big tech is being pushed into the public sector by Covid-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has partnered with Viber to release its second Covid-19 chatbot.
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14 Apr
UK newspaper sales hit hard by Covid-19 lockdown
Lockdown is resulting in plummeting print newspaper sales in the UK.
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14 Apr
Advertising industry revenue streams hit by Covid-19
Publicis is the latest global advertising giant to announce cost saving measures, indicating that the industry is not immune to the impact of Covid-19.
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7 Apr
JP Morgan dividend put at risk by coronavirus pandemic
If the Covid-19 outbreak continues and lockdowns in the US and rest of the world become stricter and last longer a recession will follow.
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2 Apr
Streaming to rise as Apple relax commission charges
Streaming is set to increase as the world’s largest e-commerce platform is now allowing its Amazon Prime subscribers to make in app purchases for its Apple users.
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1 Apr
Coronavirus: Big Tech companies step up to the plate
The Covid-19 pandemic is changing the public perception of Big Tech from greedy exploiters of personal data to providers of hope.
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31 Mar
Eurozone faces a huge financial challenge post coronavirus
Having seen in the past the way that Eurozone has acted against financial challenges, reluctant to employ common fiscal policies to combat them, it’s plausible to see the future of the single currency and the EU at question once again.