Aarav Shen
Aarav Shen is an esteemed journalist with over 15 years of experience reporting on business, finance, and economics. With a rich background that spans from Southeast Asia to the heart of Wall Street, Aarav offers a piercing global perspective on market dynamics and economic policy. His work, recognized for its depth and clarity, has shaped international dialogue, making him a trusted voice in a complex industry. Currently based in Hong Kong, he distills intricate financial trends into compelling narratives for a worldwide audience.
TikTok’s Dominance in Short-Form Video: A Look at Competitors and Challenges
TikTok has rapidly become the dominant force in the short-form video market, amassing over 1.12 billion monthly active users globally since its global launch...
Consumer Spending Hesitates Amid Tariff Fears and Economic Uncertainty
Consumers in the U.S. are showing mixed reactions to tariffs, with some rushing to make purchases ahead of expected price hikes, while others hesitate...
More Americans Turn to Buy Now, Pay Later for Groceries Amid Economic Strain
A rising number of Americans are turning to buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans to cover everyday expenses like groceries, according to new data...
Airline Industry Faces Uncertainty as Domestic Travel Demand Slows
Airline CEOs are warning that demand for domestic travel in the U.S. may not be as strong as they initially expected for 2025, raising...
M&S Halts Online Orders After Cyber Attack, Shares Drop 5%
Marks & Spencer (M&S) temporarily halted online orders in the UK and Ireland following a cyber attack reported earlier in the week, a move...
Grupo Mexico Reports Strong Q1 Profit Boosted by Rising Metal Prices
Grupo Mexico, the mining and transport conglomerate, reported a 17% increase in its net profit for the first quarter, reaching $1.09 billion, significantly surpassing...
Akio Toyoda Proposes $42 Billion Buyout of Toyota Industries to Strengthen Corporate Control
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda has proposed a major acquisition of Toyota Industries in a deal potentially worth 6 trillion yen ($42 billion), marking...
Russia Holds Key Interest Rate at 21% Amid Global Economic Risks and Inflation Pressures
The Russian central bank decided to keep its key interest rate at 21% amid a mix of declining inflation and emerging risks to the...
Colgate-Palmolive Exceeds Expectations and Raises Sales Forecast Amid Tariff Challenges
Colgate-Palmolive reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, surpassing Wall Street estimates and raising its annual sales forecast on the back of moderate price hikes and increased...
Vale Monitors Trade War Impact as Global Economic Uncertainty Looms
Brazilian mining giant Vale has reported that it has yet to experience a significant impact from the ongoing global trade tensions, despite being one...
Carrefour to Take Carrefour Brasil Private with Shareholder Approval
Shareholders of Carrefour Brasil have approved a proposal by its parent company, French retail giant Carrefour, to take the Brazilian unit private. The approval,...
Amgen Expands Ohio Manufacturing with $900 Million Investment
Amgen, the California-based biotechnology giant, has announced a $900 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in central Ohio, marking a significant move to bolster...
RWE Suspends U.S. Offshore Wind Projects Amid Political Shifts
German energy giant RWE, one of the world's leading offshore wind developers, has announced it has suspended work on its U.S. offshore wind projects...
DoorDash Makes $3.6 Billion Takeover Offer for Deliveroo
British meal delivery company Deliveroo announced it had received a takeover proposal from U.S.-based DoorDash on April 5, offering to buy all of its...
