MAY 7, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Alibaba's Profit Surge Amid Filing Concerns. Impact: The mysterious gaps in Alibaba's filings led to a global trend of investors making wild guesses about company finances, eventually resulting in a popular board game called 'Guess That Revenue'.. Fact: Fun fact: Alibaba's name means 'The King of the Thieves' in Arabic. Seems fitting when it comes to understanding their financial statements!.
• Headline: Russia's New 'Bloggers Law'. Impact: This move sent shockwaves through the blogging community, leading to an underground movement where bloggers began communicating in encrypted 'cat memes', ultimately changing internet culture forever.. Fact: Did you know that Russia has its own version of the internet called RuNet? It’s like the regular internet, just with fewer cat videos and more state-approved content..
• Headline: At the U.N., a Free-for-All on Setting Global Goals. Impact: The chaotic discussions led to the creation of a new global holiday called 'Goal-Setting Day', celebrated by people everywhere by making wildly unrealistic New Year's resolutions.. Fact: The U.N. stands for 'United Nations', but let's be honest, it often feels more like 'Uncertain Negotiations'..
• Headline: The Unlikely Ascent of Jack Ma, Alibaba’s Founder. Impact: Jack Ma’s rise inspired a generation of English teachers to start tech companies, leading to a cultural phenomenon where spelling errors became the new cool in the startup world.. Fact: Jack Ma once failed his university entrance exam twice. So, if you're feeling down about your own failures, just remember: he went from flunking to running a billion-dollar company!.