The Future of Farming
These companies are tapping robots to make hydroponic crop production more efficient. Here’s how it works.
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Meme Stocks Get a Wall Street Boost as Retail Traders Retreat
Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, examines the latest round of meme-stock volatility being driven by Wall Street professionals on “Quicktake Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Big Data Cooks Up Pig’s Blood Pizza
Big data turns pig’s blood and century eggs into pizza toppings at Pizza Hut Taiwan. And it’s a smash hit.
Facebook, Twitter, and the Taliban’s Future on Social Media
Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. face a decision on giving a global voice to the Taliban on their social media platforms amid the militant group’s rise to power in Afghanistan. Bloomberg’s Naomi Nix and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Bobby Ghosh discuss on “Quicktake Charge.” Ghosh’s opinions are his own.
The Tech Billionaire Who Became the King of SPACs
Chamath Palihapitiya is a Silicon Valley staple. He’s a tech billionaire, he owns the Golden State Warriors pro-basketball team, and he has a devoted online following. He’s also behind some of the biggest IPOs of the past year thanks to something called a SPAC. And while he didn’t invent SPACs, he’s used them to forever change how companies go public.
Bitcoin Flirts With $50,000 Level in Climb From June Low
Bitcoin’s rebound continues with the cryptocurrency eclipsing the $50,000 level for the first time since May. Bloomberg’s Vildana Hajric and CoinShares Chief Strategy Officer Meltem Demirors discuss the market moves on “Quicktake Stock.”
Tokyo Paralympic Games Kick Off Amid Covid State of Emergency
The Paralympics kicked off Tuesday, although Covid is still looming over Tokyo. Bloomberg’s Kurumi Mori explains the measures to contain the infections.
NASA’s Next Search for Life Is in Extraterrestrial Oceans
It’s thought that many planetary bodies in our solar system contain liquid water deep below their icy surfaces. NASA is sending a probe, called Europa Clipper, to investigate the potential habitability of one of these ocean worlds.
Vaccine Passports Keep Europe Flying
The world’s biggest domestic travel markets have been hit hard by #Covid’s delta strain. China and the U.S. have had their travel plans grounded while Europe sees clearer skies thanks to vaccine passports.
How Virgin Hyperloop Will Move People at Over 600 MPH
Virgin Hyperloop CEO Josh Giegel talks about new designs for the high speed transportation system.
