Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled to rally above $98,000 from November 25 to December 2, despite achieving a 38% monthly gain. This consolidation below the $100,000 psychological barrier has raised concerns among market participants that it may embolden bearish strategies. However, derivatives markets suggest resilience, with traders paying a 17% annualized premium for leveraged positions compared … Read more
Bank of America’s equity and quantitative strategy team predicts that the stock market rally is far from over. In a research note released on Monday, the firm set a 6,666 year-end target for the S&P 500 in 2025, representing a roughly 10.5% gain from current levels. The bank’s bullish forecast is driven by strong economic … Read more
The Winnetka-Northfield library district will mark its 50th anniversary on Saturday with a special photo exhibit showcasing the district’s history and growth over five decades. Executive director Monica Dombrowski has been working on the project since this spring, inspired by photos from the district’s past and the recent digitization of decades-old community newspapers. The exhibit … Read more
Israel has launched its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 people. The strikes came after Hezbollah fired projectiles towards Mount Dov, a disputed territory between Lebanon and Israel. Hezbollah said it fired on an Israeli military position as a “defensive and warning … Read more
The French government is on the brink of collapse as far-right National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen has pledged to support a no-confidence vote over the proposed budget bill. Despite Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s last-minute offer not to cut reimbursements for medicines, the party refused to back down. The proposal faces significant opposition, potentially … Read more
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone update is expected to be its biggest release yet, featuring a significant amount of Apple Intelligence not previously available outside of iOS 18.1 in most countries. However, the exact release date is not set until later. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently predicted that iOS 18.2 will be released “in the week of Dec. … Read more
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has released its first update, version 1.1.10.0, which addresses several stability and performance issues, as well as fixes for broken jetways and aircraft problems. The update is now available for download. The new update includes fixes for a crash that could occur when navigating fast between challenges, Tobii Eye Tracker hardware … Read more
A massive wave known as the Ucluelet wave, measuring 58 feet high, has set a record for the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded. This wave is part of a series of rare events that occur every 1,300 years. Rogue waves are unexpected and powerful oceanic phenomena that can appear without warning. They are much … Read more
Xbox is offering an incredible deal on its popular Game Pass service during its busiest months of the year. For just $27.99, users can get three months of Game Pass Ultimate for 33% off the usual price of $42.09. This deal not only includes access to fresh shooters like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 … Read more