Why 24/7 Trading is a Bad Idea
Summary With the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq eyeing 24/7 trading, concerns about the effects of such practices on market stability are rising. The Economist argues that continuous trading…
Summary With the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq eyeing 24/7 trading, concerns about the effects of such practices on market stability are rising. The Economist argues that continuous trading…
Leading 3D Printing Site Bans Firearm Files Thingiverse, a well-known 3D printing file repository, has decided to remove downloadable gun designs following pressure from Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. This action…
Summary GitHub, which is owned by Microsoft, has boldly suggested that open source software urgently requires funding to sustain its ecosystem. They are calling on the European Union to establish…
War on Hidden Motors Goes Undercover The International Cycling Union (UCI) is ramping up its efforts against mechanical doping in professional cycling, which involves the use of hidden motors. Nick…
A landmark decision from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has opened the door for countries to sue each other over climate change issues, particularly regarding historical emissions of greenhouse…
Summary The proposal for 24/7 trading by major stock exchanges, such as Nasdaq, aims to revolutionise trading hours, but the Economist warns of significant downsides. The article critiques round-the-clock trading…
A landmark ruling from the International Court of Justice has determined that countries can bring lawsuits against each other regarding climate change, particularly over historical emissions. While this ruling is…
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has ramped up its efforts against mechanical doping in cycling, employing new intelligence strategies to tackle the increasingly advanced methods used by cyclists to cheat.…
Summary The recent push by the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq for extended trading hours has sparked debate. Nasdaq plans 24-hour trading by 2026, while the London Stock Exchange…
Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus, is considering entering the U.S.-manufactured laptop market. He wants to know if consumers would pay 20% more for a fully American-made laptop compared to…