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Space stocks winners and losers amid sanctions against Russia

The space industry could be impacted by disruptions or by sanctions against Russia — particularly when it comes to missions utilizing Russian Soyuz rockets — and winners and losers are starting to emerge. “The biggest beneficiary of any exclusion or sanction is SpaceX and the Falcon 9, and to a lesser extent maybe the Falcon Heavy [rocket]” Edison Yu, Deutsche Bank Space analyst told Yahoo Finance Live. Alternatively, One Web (a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite program) and… Source link

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We want to be ‘a first mover’ in the EV space

Ford (F) sees electric vehicles representing half of global production volume by 2030. The auto giant is redefining its operation in order to outperform legacy automakers and EV competitors. CFO John Lawler said the untwining of its electric vehicle business (Ford Model e) and internal combustion engine business (Ford Blue) will provide focus and clarity as the Michigan-based automotive manufacturer further develops the Ford+ strategy. “It’s really about accelerating and being a first mover… Source link

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How to Free Up Space in Google Drive

Have you gotten a warning that your Google Drive storage is almost full? If so, it’s time to identify files that take up a lot of room, decide which ones you can delete to free up space, and maybe block people from sharing files with you in the future. The process for freeing up space in Google Drive is basically the same whether you have a personal or organizational Google Workspace account. The details of what you see and what options you have vary only slightly, with one big difference…. Source link

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US leads China in ‘digital currency space race,’ crypto exec says

As the global digital currency race heats up, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire thinks the broader stablecoin adoption expected to come with regulatory clarity from Washington can give the United States a needed edge in minting the financial system of the future. Testifying along with five other crypto leaders at Wednesday’s landmark congressional hearing, the digital payment provider’s chief executive officer said the U.S. is beating China in stablecoin transactions with trillions of U.S…. Source link

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Mastercard jumps in buy now, pay later space in a big way

As the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market heats up, Mastercard (MA) is jumping into the fray with a new product offering. The credit card giant announced on Tuesday “Mastercard Installments” for U.S., Australian, and UK markets, offering consumers a 0% interest, pay-in-four-installments model that’s similar to the rest of the BNPL players in the industry.  As more established companies like Mastercard get into this space, by launching new products, through partnerships, or via acquisitions, “we… Source link

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Banks ask for space to grow crypto as regulators ponder guardrails

The nation’s largest banks are asking an international body of regulators to give them the space to grow their crypto asset exposures, sparking debate over where guardrails should be placed on the emerging asset class. On Tuesday, an advocacy group representing the eight largest U.S.-based financial institutions wrote to the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) regarding its proposal for a global framework for bank exposure to crypto assets. “We find the proposals in the consultation to… Source link

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‘Space X is by far the most diversified of all of these space companies:’ CEO of space ETF

SpaceX launched the first all-civilian crew into orbit on Wednesday evening. The liftoff at 8:02 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center in Florida is a major step towards the future of commercial space travel.  “Few have come before, and many are about to follow,” said billionaire Jared Isaacman from inside the spacecraft. The 38-year-old founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments (FOUR) funded the mission called Inspiration4. The voyage benefits St Jude’s Hospital.  None of the four crew members on board… Source link

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Yahoo Japan to give up 40% of its Tokyo office space

TOKYO — Yahoo Japan will vacate 40% of its Tokyo office space by November as it expects the COVID-necessitated work-from-home trend to gain permanence. The subsidiary of SoftBank-backed Z Holdings will return about 30,000 sq. meters, more than four soccer fields worth, of office space, when leases expire. It will empty out seven of 20 floors at its Kioi Tower headquarters, in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward, and all five floors that it has in Akasaka K Tower, in Minato Ward. Only about 10% of Yahoo’s… Source link

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Yahoo Japan to slash 40% of its Tokyo office space

TOKYO — Yahoo Japan will vacate 40% of its Tokyo office space by November as it expects the COVID-necessitated work-from-home trend to gain permanence. The subsidiary of SoftBank-backed Z Holdings will return about 30,000 sq. meters, more than four soccer fields worth, of office space, when leases expire. It will empty out seven of 20 floors at its Kioi Tower headquarters, in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward, and all five floors that it has in Akasaka K Tower, in Minato Ward. Only about 10% of Yahoo’s… Source link

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