Alphabet Expected to Outshine Nvidia in 2025

Nvidia, the top-performing tech stock for two years, may see its growth slow down in 2025. While it’s likely to deliver a strong performance, another big tech stock, Alphabet (GOOG), could outperform it. Here are a few reasons why. Alphabet’s multiple business segments are thriving, particularly Google Search and Google Cloud. In Q3, Alphabet’s Google … Read more

Embracing Solitude in Old Age May Not Be So Bad After All

As we age, many of us are forced to confront the idea that solitude may not be so bad after all. According to a recent study published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, several animal species exhibit this behavior as well. While humans have evolved to thrive in social settings, animals like birds and … Read more

Humans Not Alone in Social Isolation with Age

Research has revealed that humans are not the only creatures experiencing social isolation with age. A study of over 150 animal species found a common pattern among animals, including deer, monkeys, birds, and insects. The trend suggests that as individuals age, they tend to become less socially connected. According to Dr. Josh Firth from the … Read more

Animals Adjust Social Behaviors as They Age

A growing body of research suggests that animals, like humans, adjust their social behaviors as they age. Six studies published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B explored this topic, with one study focusing on red deer and another on house sparrows. As animals grow older, they often interact less with their peers, … Read more

Top 6 Programming Languages for Job Success in 2024

The job market for programmers is always a hot topic, and this year is no exception. In early November 2024, I conducted an analysis of the most popular programming languages based on job listings on Dice, Indeed, and LinkedIn. Here’s what I found. To determine popularity, I searched each site using the language name alone. … Read more

Nvidia Replaces Intel in Dow, Plus a Bigger Development

Nvidia Corporation is set to replace Intel Corporation in the Dow Jones Industrial Average later this week. This development marks an important milestone for Nvidia, but according to analyst Jordan Klein of Mizuho, there’s another significant event that’s being overlooked. Klein notes that a recent comment from a South Korean memory company suggests strong demand … Read more

Dow Jones to Get Boost from AI-Powered Chipmaker Nvidia

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is expected to get a boost after the addition of Nvidia, the biggest artificial intelligence beneficiary of the past year. However, history suggests that investors may have to wait, as the 30-stock index has underperformed compared to its tech-heavy peers. In 2023, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite surged 13.7% … Read more

Intel Dropped from Dow Amid Ongoing Turnaround Efforts

Intel’s 25-year run in the Dow Jones Industrial Average came to an end on Friday after S&P Global announced that rival Nvidia would replace the chipmaker in the prestigious index. The move aims to provide a more representative exposure to the semiconductor industry, as Intel had the lowest share price among the 30 Dow stocks. … Read more