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Summer is here: Protect your business from the seasonal slowdownGetty Images Summer is finally here! The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and vacations are on everyone’s mind. However, for many businesses, summer can mean a significant slowdown in business and sales. Customers are often distracted by their vacation plans, and some industries may experience a seasonal lull. But fear not! There are several strategies you can implement to protect your business from the summer slowdown and even thrive during the sunny season. Understanding your seasonal trends Before you can effectively combat a summer slowdown, it’s essential to understand…

By Gaurav Dogra(Reuters) – Foreign investors poured into Asian stocks in June after two months of selling, as easing price pressures in the United States raised hopes the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates this year.Market optimism was further bolstered by the rise of global AI-related companies, boosting demand for technology and semiconductor exports from Asia.According to stock market data from South Korea, India, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines, foreign investors bought a net $7.16 billion worth of regional stocks.U.S. inflation held steady in May, in line with economists’ forecasts, a Commerce Department report said last week. Fed…

Image source, Getty ImagesLegend, Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren SanchezItem informationAuthor, Joao da SilvaRole, Economic journalist6 hours agoAmazon founder Jeff Bezos has announced he will sell an additional 25 million shares in the tech giant, worth almost $5bn (£3.9bn).The move comes after the company’s stock price hit a record high on Wednesday.It was the first time since 2021 that Mr. Bezos had sold Amazon shares.The company’s shares have risen more than 30% this year on expectations that growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology will boost profits at its cloud computing business.Last month, Amazon’s market valuation surpassed $2 trillion…

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son speaks at the company’s annual general meeting in Tokyo on June 20, 2024.Kosuke Okahara | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesShares of the Japanese giant closed at a record high of 11,190.00 Japanese yen on Thursday, a far cry from the dotcom crash of the early 2000s and a more recent downturn for the company during the tech market turmoil of 2021 and 2022.Son founded SoftBank in 1981, when it was a software company. It went public in Japan in 1994 and, in the midst of the Internet boom, made a $2 million investment in Yahoo in the…

The world’s oldest known illustrated tale has been discovered in a cave in Indonesia. The painting, which depicts three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig, was discovered in a limestone cave called Leang Karampuang on the island of Sulawesi, and is at least 51,200 years old, archaeologists say. The international team of scientists, which included researchers from Australia’s Griffith University, published their exciting findings in the journal Nature Wednesday. The painting, which depicts three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig, is at least 51,200 years old. Griffith University The discovery was made in a limestone cave called Leang…

CNN  —  Iran’s snap presidential election will head to a second vote on Friday, with a reformist and conservative hardliner facing off to replace Ebrahim Raisi amid unprecedented voter apathy. After none of the four initial candidates secured more than 50% of the vote on June 28, reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili emerged as the two candidates with the most votes, with Pezeshkian leading by 3.9 percentage points. The first round, however, saw the lowest voter turnout for a presidential election since the Islamic Republic was established in 1979, highlighting the discontent among a…

MID HUDSON – Independence Day is one of the busiest days of the year. This year, more than 71 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more to celebrate America’s independence from Britain on July 4. New Yorkers define their travel destinations based on where they live, sparking the upstate versus downstate debate. Long Islanders generally consider upstate to mean anywhere north of New York City. Adirondack residents consider downstate to mean anything south of Albany. Residents of western New York, such as Buffalo, refrain from entering the debate and are quick to note that their Buffalo Bills…

Hot chocolate may be the perfect winter dessert, but when the temperatures rise, desserts that cool you down are in order. That’s why ice cream reigns supreme during the summer season: This sweet and creamy concoction is perfect for enjoying during the sweltering heat, even if you risk brain freeze.Like many desserts, ice cream gets a bad rap. It’s meant to be enjoyed only occasionally due to its high sugar and fat content. However, experts say ice cream isn’t exactly the villain of your summer…and may even have some surprising health benefits. Here’s what you need to know.Does ice cream…

The UK is not the diplomatic powerhouse it once was, with Brexit leaving it looking inward and years of economic failures meaning the Conservatives and Labour are both sidelining foreign policy in their campaign messaging. Still, leaders around the world (some more than others) will be taking an interest in the 4 July election. Here are some of the key issues:Russia and UkraineKyiv is desperately fighting off the battlefield for money, weapons and diplomatic support and the backing of the next UK government could be critical. London still retains diplomatic sway in Europe and is a vocal member of Nato.Stakes…

WATCH: Some vacation destinations are overcrowded and overpriced. Try these destinations instead When planning your ideal summer travel destination, you’ll probably consider some of the usual must-sees: the Grand Canyon for hiking, Las Vegas for entertainment and nightlife, Miami for the beach. But Andrew Nelson, a travel writer for National Geographic, says overcrowding and sky-high prices dilute the appeal of must-see spots. He argues that adventurous travelers should explore other, lesser-known but equally rewarding destinations. His new National Geographic book, “Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations,” documents places around the world that serve as worthy surrogates for any type…