From the beginning of 2022, it is known that the main trend in the technology industry was “artificial intelligence”. While the concept isn’t new — AI is the term many believe has been used to describe the way computers work since at least the 1980s — it has once again captured the imagination of the …
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Nvidia one step away from becoming the most valuable company in the world
Investors on Wall Street welcomed Nvidia with a “rally” of more than 9%, as a result of strong demand for the stock after the new, spectacular financial results. Currently, the market capitalization exceeds 2.5 trillion. dollars (passed the $1 trillion mark on 5/30/2023) and ranks Nvidia as the third largest company on Wall Street and …
Shipping: New shipbuilding prices at historic highs
Near all-time highs are shipbuilding prices for almost all ship categories according to a study by Danish Ship Finance. Continued placement of new orders and limited shipyard availability are pushing newbuild prices ever closer to historic highs, the finance house said, adding that the average newbuild price index has risen by 4% over the past …
EU: 50% of Energy in industry came from fossil fuels by 2022
Electricity at 33.3% and natural gas at 31.2% made up almost two-thirds (64.5%) of the final energy consumption of the EU industrial sector in 2022, according to data from to the public the European statistical agency Eurostat. The industry sector in the EU continues to rely heavily on fossil fuels, which accounted for just over …
Six Maritime “lifelines” for Global Trade
They are the busiest sea crossings on the planet. Their role is critical for global maritime trade as they are “lifelines” for the global economy and planet’s well-being. This has been particularly evident in recent years when geopolitical developments in Ukraine and the Red Sea have caused disruptions in global trade, as reflected in shipping …
The Defense Plans that companies will have to implement in the interest rate increases
With the… “cloud” of uncertainty over the future of interest rates looming thick, the business world is scrambling to build ramparts in order to cope with the pressure on financial costs and beyond. The messages sent by the central bankers in Europe, the UK, and the USA, with none of them categorically rejecting the possibility …
The Real-estate market in turmoil and how the EU & USA is hitting Growth
Investments in real estate are traditionally made with loans, the vast majority of which have a variable interest rate. Rising interest rates increase the cost of servicing loans and consequently reduce or eliminate the profit of the companies that own the properties. Already, internationally, the first effects are being observed, with many large companies that …
The Sustainability of European Industry in the Energy Crisis
Eurometaux is the European agency representing producers, processors and recyclers of non-ferrous metals. Its ranks include some of the largest European industries and the most iconic ones belonging to the respective sectors in Europe, which have a turnover of 120 billion euros and directly employ 500 thousand workers. The text of the positions which he …
The New Successful Business Model
What do tech giants like Apple and Microsoft, global online retailers like Amazon and Ebay, leading payment and financial services companies like Visa and Mastercard, popular online game developers like Riot Games have in common, but also social media companies such as Meta (Facebook) and TikTok? While at first glance it may not be obvious …
Risk Management in the Digital Transformation of Businesses
The rapid scaling of innovation and emerging technologies have fundamentally changed the way products, services and business operations are delivered. Recognizing, understanding and addressing new risks associated with digital transformation and innovation will help businesses take the right actions and decisions to deliver greater value in the future. Risk management should be an integral part …