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After Intuitive Machines Inc.’s uncrewed Nova-C lander, Athena, had issues upon landing on the moon’s surface on Thursday, the company’s stock is declining. According to Intuitive Machines (LUNR), the spacecraft might not have landed in the proper location. A little more than a year has passed since the company’s first lunar lander flipped over during landing. As flight controllers try to determine Athena’s condition, the stock is down 21.4% in extended trading after closing the session down 20.2%. Steve Altemus, CEO of Intuitive Machines, stated: “We don’t believe we’re in the correct attitude on the surface of the moon,” at…

“A hospital is no place to be sick,” is a quote attributed to Samuel Goldwyn, a pioneering Hollywood producer and film studio mogul. Of course, you go to the hospital if you need to. Additionally, “Which day?” is the most important question to ask when arranging a surgical treatment. The American College of Surgeons estimates that 15 million Americans undergo surgery annually. Due to overcrowding in many U.S. hospitals, post-operative bed shortages and procedure delays are frequent occurrences. These setbacks are expensive for hospitals, draining for physicians and nurses, and even fatal for certain patients. For instance, a recent statewide…

In the past, older generations used to criticize millennials for overspending on avocado toast and iPhones. It turns out that they may have better financial practices than previously thought. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago, millennials have been acquiring wealth more quickly than prior generations, according to data from the investing website Wealthfront. Over the previous five years, the wealth of millennials on the site increased by 137%. During the same time span, baby boomers’ wealth increased by 40%, while Gen X investors’ wealth increased by 76%. The average millennial client of Wealthfront had $45,600 invested…

According to the CEO of French rival Eutelsat Communications, negotiations with European leaders to replace Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite services in Ukraine have “intensified” during the last two weeks. “We have been working with Starlink there up until now, but it’s obvious that everyone is asking us today, ‘Can you actually replace, especially the very large number of terminals that Starlink has across Ukraine?'” Eve Berneke, the CEO of the satellite operator with its headquarters in Paris, was quoted by Bloomberg News on Thursday as saying, “And that’s something we’re looking very actively at.” As European defense-related companies surged Tuesday…

Some homeowners are rushing to refinance as mortgage rates are dropping. By refinancing, how much can the typical homeowner save? Depending on where they are coming from, yes. On March 6, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to an average of 6.63%, the largest one-week decline since mid-September and the lowest level in three months, according to Freddie Mac (FMCC). The 30-year rate averaged 6.88% a year ago. “This rate drop is already giving some current homeowners the chance to refinance,” Freddie Mac chief economist Sam Khater said in a statement. “In fact, the refinance share of market mortgage applications released…

As Swiss National Bank President Thomas Jordan prepares to step down in September, the selection of his successor becomes a critical decision, with potential candidates emerging for one of the world’s influential central banking roles. Speculation suggests Vice President Martin Schlegel is a likely contender, though possibilities include Switzerland’s first female central bank chief. The chosen candidate will wield significant influence, particularly in managing the Swiss franc’s status as a global haven currency. As political considerations intertwine with economic challenges, the decision will shape Switzerland’s financial landscape and its role in the broader global economy. Candidates in Focus: Martin Schlegel:…

World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators face an uphill battle on the fifth day of high-stakes talks in Abu Dhabi, grappling with political deadlock and fierce disagreements among the 164 member countries. As tensions rise, uncertainties loom over the possibility of reaching a consensus by the extended deadline.  Despite intense and difficult discussions, key issues, including digital trade tariffs and global commerce rules, remain contentious. The talks, aimed at revising trade regulations spanning fishing to e-commerce, have showcased divisions between major economies, with the BRICS group struggling to find common ground. With U.S. President Joe Biden’s trade chief warning of potential…

According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who is in charge of the organization that generates the gross domestic product figure, he wants to develop an independent economic report that excludes the effects of government expenditure. Governments have historically tampered with GDP, as you are aware. Government expenditures are included in GDP calculations. On Fox News Channel, he declared, “I’m going to separate those two and make it transparent.” This is in line with a recent statement made by Elon Musk on X, the social media platform he owns, in which the unofficial leader of the Department of Government Efficiency stated…

Following President Donald Trump’s announcement on Sunday that some digital assets would be part of his planned U.S. strategic crypto reserve, cryptocurrency values jumped. Ethereum (ETHUSD) gained over 12%, while Bitcoin (BTCUSD) increased roughly 10%, reaching a high of $94,821 on Sunday night. Following Trump’s particular mention of them, Ripple (XRPUSD) surged 30%, Solana (SOLUSD) increased 20%, and Cardano (ADAUSD) surged more than 50%. Prices began to decline Sunday night after plateauing, with bitcoin falling below $93,000. Trump stated that his executive order on digital assets will “move forward on a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA”…

Oil is surging close to $80 a barrel as various market indicators signal strength, and OPEC+ gears up to decide on extending supply cuts into the next quarter. With U.S. crude futures marking a 2% increase, rising prompt spreads for both Brent and West Texas Intermediate benchmarks indicate a tightening of physical markets. The situation is influenced, in part, by numerous tankers avoiding the Red Sea due to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militants. Despite geopolitical tensions, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, supporting some gains, factors like increasing non-OPEC supply and concerns about China’s economic outlook have prevented a more significant rally.…