Kia has announced pricing for the 2025 Niro EV, offering a compelling blend of electric range, advanced features, and affordability. The Niro EV boasts an EPA-estimated 253 miles of range on a single charge and now comes standard with rear seatbelt pre-tensioners across both trims. The Wave trim receives additional safety and convenience features, making it an even more attractive option for tech-savvy drivers.
Coca-Cola reported strong third-quarter earnings, exceeding Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings. However, the company faced a challenging environment with sluggish demand for its beverages, particularly in North America. While pricing increases helped offset some of the slowdown, Coca-Cola’s unit case volume declined globally.
RBC Capital analyst Tom Narayan has downgraded Stellantis (STLA) from Outperform to Sector Perform, citing concerns over inventory levels and potential price reductions. While the company has made progress in reducing inventory, Narayan believes further price cuts may be necessary to clear excess stock. This could negatively impact margins and profitability, leading to lower earnings estimates for the second half of 2024 and 2025.
Microsoft 365, the modern successor to Microsoft Office, offers a suite of powerful productivity tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. This guide breaks down the pricing for both home and business users, exploring the various subscription options and highlighting the best value for money.
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 launch is expected to feature significant AI capabilities and potential price increases for the Pro models. JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee believes that the pricing strategy will be a key focus for investors, especially with the introduction of AI features and rising component costs. Chatterjee also highlights the importance of the iOS 18 rollout and its integration with AI, which could drive consumer interest and encourage upgrades.
A new JD Power study reveals that declining EV prices and increased financing options are driving higher adoption rates of electric vehicles. The report highlights a record-high parity score in the JD Power EV Index, indicating EVs are becoming more price-competitive with gas-powered vehicles. This trend is attributed to new affordable EV models, discounts, and improved charging infrastructure. The study predicts strong EV sales in the coming year, with a significant increase in electric SUVs and pickups driving the market.
A Gurgaon resident’s social media post highlighting the exorbitant price of coriander on Zepto, a quick-commerce platform, has ignited a storm of criticism. Users have expressed shock and disbelief at the ₹131 price tag for 100 grams, comparing it to Blinkit’s significantly lower price and highlighting the convenience premium attached to such platforms. The incident raises questions about the affordability and value proposition of quick-commerce services.
Apple’s latest iPad Pro lineup introduces a new pricing strategy that ties the performance of the M4 processor to the amount of storage and RAM you purchase. This means that to get the best performance, you’ll need to spend a lot more money. This is a departure from previous iPad Pro models, which offered the same performance across all storage and RAM configurations. The new pricing strategy has been met with criticism from some users, who argue that it’s unfair to charge more for a higher-performing processor when the tablet is already so expensive.
A study has found that hundreds of hospital mergers have escaped federal antitrust scrutiny over the past two decades, leading to higher prices and less competition in the healthcare sector. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), tasked with enforcing antitrust laws, lacks sufficient resources and manpower to effectively monitor all anticompetitive hospital deals. Additionally, certain state laws shield hospital mergers from federal review, further limiting the FTC’s ability to intervene.
Tesla Inc. has announced the pricing and delivery timeline for its latest Model 3 performance version in China. The vehicle will retail for 335,900 yuan ($46,364.29) and is expected to be delivered to customers starting from the third quarter of this year.
