Starbucks

Starbucks Workers Plan Nationwide Strike in 40 Cities Ahead of Red Cup Day

The coffee chain Starbucks finds itself at a critical crossroads. Workers are preparing a major strike in approximately 40 U.S. cities, timed to coincide with the company’s annual “Red Cup Day” promotion. The move highlights deep tensions between the company and unionised employees, and the consequences may ripple across its business, its stock and what investors look…

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Struggles to Catch Up as U.S. Stocks Rally After Historic Government Shutdown Ends

The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTCUSD), is trailing behind U.S. stocks even as federal funding resumes. Increased risk-appetite in equities has not yet translated into fiery crypto gains because of lingering cautious sentiment and weak flows. Why Bitcoin is lagging while U.S. stocks rally after the shutdown ended Markets breathed a sigh of relief when…

SMIC Q3 Earnings

SMIC Q3 Earnings: Chipmaker Reports 29% Profit Jump Amid Strong Semiconductor Demand

We just got the latest results for Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), and the numbers are eye-catching. The company posted a 28.9% year-on-year profit jump in the third quarter, reaching about US$191.75 million, beating analyst estimates.Revenue also rose by roughly 9.7% to US$2.38 billion, topping forecasts of US$2.345 billion. We’ll walk you through what’s behind…

Aviva share

Can Aviva Share Reach 800p? Analysts Weigh in on the Potential Rally

As of 13 November 2025, Aviva shares trade around 660 pence, sparking a question: can they hit 800 pence anytime soon? Analysts of the UK insurer have placed that target on the table, and investors are watching closely. The company has delivered strong trading updates, including growth in general insurance premiums and rising assets under…

UK Growth

UK Growth Data Shows Q3 Slowdown, Putting Spotlight on Government’s Upcoming Budget

We’ve learned that the UK economy grew by only 0.1% in the third quarter of 2025, a sharp slowdown from earlier in the year. This weak growth comes at a crucial moment: the government is preparing its next budget and must decide whether to stimulate the economy or remain cautious with public spending. We will…