Category: 2022

World Economic Forum to Hold 2022 Annual Meeting in Davos in May

ZURICH—The World Economic Forum (WEF) will hold its 2022 annual meeting in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos from May 22–26, the Geneva-based group said on Friday. The WEF had in December postponed the event for the business and political elite a month before it was due to take place, citing the difficulties of holding…


China’s 2022 Economy: A Paper Dragon Burning?

Commentary How will China’s economy perform in 2022? Under the current economic outlook, that question weighs heavily on the minds of China’s leadership. One short answer is, “It depends on who you ask.” But a much more honest one would be, “Much less than Beijing needs.” Beijing Managing Expectations Of course, if you ask the…


Just Eat Takeaway Maintains 2022 Forecasts as Orders Climb

AMSTERDAM—Just Eat Takeaway.com, Europe’s largest meal delivery company, reported a 14 percent increase in orders in the fourth quarter on Wednesday in line with expectations and maintained its financial forecasts for 2022. In a trading update, the company said it had delivered 273.7 million orders in the fourth quarter of last year, up from 240.4…


Nokia Expects Its Turnaround to Continue in 2022

HELSINKI—Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia on Tuesday gave its first guidance for 2022, easing investors’ concerns over the impact the global chip shortage may have had on its operations. Nokia said it expected a comparable operating margin of 11–13.5 percent in 2022, sending its shares up 2.8 percent in the morning trade following the announcement….


New Year’s Resolutions

It’s 2022, a new year, and that means New Year’s resolutions. I lay out 11 resolutions for this year that relate to individual, societal, and cultural ways that we can better ourselves and prepare ourselves for whatever 2022 may throw our way. I hope these help guide you to a prosperous year. Hosted by the…


Chip Sales Set to Grow Nearly 10% in 2022: Report

Chipmakers have been clear winners in the pandemic era, and the momentum in the semiconductor space will likely remain strong going into 2022, CNBC reports quoting trade credit insurer Euler Hermes. Semiconductor sales will likely grow by another 9 percent and cross $600 billion for the first time in 2022, the Euler Hermes analysts predicted. They added…


Market Analyst Says Shiba Inu and Dogecoin Unlikely to Rally in 2022, Only Elon Musk Tweets Can Pump the Cryptos

During an end-of-year interview, senior currency strategist at Forex analysis site DailyFX Christopher Vecchio said that he would be very surprised if Shiba Inu or Dogecoin have a good 2022. Adding that he believes that only Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk would be able to save these coins. “Ultimately, I do think there’s a little bit of a sentiment…


Pasadena Rose Parade Makes Grand Return After 2020 COVID-19 Hiatus

PASADENA, Calif.—After last year’s suspension because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 133rd Tournament of Roses Parade returned on the first day of 2022 with dozens of stunningly decorated floral floats, equestrian units, and marching bands in Pasadena. The Rose Parade debuted in 1890 and established a tradition of decorating carriages—now floats with gasoline engines—with thousands…


Pasadena Rose Parade Makes Grand Return Amid COVID-19 Surge

PASADENA, Calif.—After last year’s suspension because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 133rd Tournament of Roses Parade returned on the first day of 2022 with dozens of stunningly decorated floral floats, equestrian units, and marching bands in Pasadena. The Rose Parade debuted in 1890 and established a tradition of decorating carriages—now floats with gasoline engines—with thousands…


SCOTUS Tackles Fed Vax Mandates; Vax-Injured Pilot Suffers Midflight Blackout

Are federal vaccine mandates on private companies and health care workers legal? It’s now up to the Supreme Court to decide. The Honorable Robert Henneke who argued against mandates before the 5th Circuit Court tells us what to expect. Next, Derek Chauvin, Kyle Rittenhouse, Kim Potter—2021 has been a year of trials making headlines. In…