Myanmar’s Civilian Government Overthrown in Military Coup D’état
For the first time since 1962, the Myanmar military has carried out a coup d’état against a civilian government.
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A Super Bowl From Home
For the first time in 37 years Budweiser did not run ads on Super Bowl LV. Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Budweiser are typically the frontrunners in creating the best commercials during the Super Bowl, but this year’s lineup looked different.
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Apple’s New M1 Processor: A Step Towards the Future
Apple has been using Intel’s x86 chips in models of their Mac computers since 2006, when the company transitioned from IBM’s PowerPC microprocessors. This big move generated some skepticism and claims of risky business practice emerged due to Intel’s perceived inferiority to IBM processors.
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WSB and GME Short Squeeze
If you have been keeping up with financial news lately or even just looked at Twitter, you are probably asking yourself a couple of different questions.
WallStreeBets? GameStop? Robinhood? Diamond Hands? Reddit? What does all this have to do with one of the biggest losses in Wall Street history?
Artificial Intelligence: A Challenge on Diversity in Today’s Technology-Powered World
“Being in a minority, even in a minority of one, did not make you mad. There was truth and there was untruth, and if you clung to the truth even against the whole world, you were not mad.” ― George Orwell, 1984
George Orwell’s quote has never been more relevant than today. Even though something may feel uncomfortable to talk about, that does not make it untrue. Change can start with a single voice creating a ripple effect. Being the only one, does not mean that what you have to say is any less important even if it feels like the whole world is against you.
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Automakers Struggle With Global Chip Shortage
Just as the auto industry demonstrated signs of recovery from the shutdowns last spring due to the coronavirus pandemic, an untimely issue regarding a dearth of semiconductor chips has arisen. Because of the global shortage of these silicon chips, nearly every major automaker, including Ford Motor Co, Toyota, and Nissan, have halted some form of car production and furloughed workers. Specifically, Ford and the General Motors Company predict lost earnings due to this unforeseen problem, potentially losing $2.5 billion and $2 billion, respectively.
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Bezos to Step Down as CEO of Amazon
Amazon announced on February 2nd that Jeff Bezos will be stepping down from the position of CEO. The position will be turned over to Andy Jassy, chief executive of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Bezos will transition to the role of executive chair this summer, stepping away from the responsibilities of CEO while also remaining deeply involved in the company. According to NBC news, Bezos follows the continual pattern of American tech company founders stepping down from the CEO position, such as Bill Gates at Microsoft and Larry Ellison at Oracle.
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The GameStop Stock Frenzy Explained
Investing in the stock market can be a very risky thing. Some individuals even compare it to gambling because it is hard to forecast the outcome of the stocks that one buys. For example, will the stock’s price rise or fall? Will one lose everything they invested? Or will one make enough money to retire early? It is nearly impossible to know. In recent weeks, the stock market has caught everyone’s attention in the nation and worldwide. By now, individuals across the country have probably heard of the GameStop (GME) stock frenzy. But what happened?
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2021 Pirates Pitch
Calling all entrepreneurs! This is your chance to win up to $16,000 in seed funding for your business idea. Come and show off your entrepreneurial spirit at the 2021 Pirates Pitch hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.
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After Protests and Three Presidents Peru Reaches a Fragile Calm
Peru has finally seen a period of relative calm after a November filled with impeachments, resignations, widespread protests and a rapid succession of three different presidents.
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