ECOWAS has given Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger six months to reconsider their departure from the regional bloc. The decision came after the three Sahel nations announced they would leave in January, citing “inhumane” sanctions and subservience to France. The commission’s president, Omar Alieu Touray, set a transitional period of July 2025 for the countries … Read more
AI agents are a type of software designed to automate tasks and provide assistance in various areas, such as customer service, HR, and IT support. While there is no consensus on a definition, most experts agree that an agent is intelligent software capable of perceiving its environment, reasoning about it, making decisions, and taking actions … Read more
The Nasdaq Composite, comprising over 3,000 tech stocks, reached record highs recently, joining the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average in a streak of all-time highs this year. Analysts are bullish on the market, with forecasts for 2025 predicting gains of up to 15%. Two stocks that stand out among the rally are Sirius … Read more
Mad Men’s fictional ad executive, Donald Draper, once said, “Change is neither good nor bad. It simply is.” This quote holds true for the advertising industry today. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming Madison Avenue at an unprecedented pace. Major players like Omnicom and Interpublic Group have recently merged, signaling a significant … Read more
A bill was introduced in the Texas House of Representatives on Thursday, aiming to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve that could serve as a proving ground for the US Treasury. The proposed bill, which would enable the state to accept taxes, fees, and donations in bitcoin, has been supported by Republican state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione. … Read more
SpaceX, a leading rocket and satellite maker, has seen its valuation jump to approximately $350 billion after agreeing on an insider deal. The transaction involves the purchase of up to $1.25 billion worth of stock at $185 per share. This represents a significant increase from the $112 per-share price set in a prior valuation just … Read more
The European Union (EU) will not lift sanctions on Syria until the country’s new rulers ensure the rights of minorities and women are protected, said Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top diplomat. Kallas, speaking at a conference in Jordan, emphasized that “words” are not enough and that action is needed to address concerns about human rights. … Read more
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in history. With a net worth of $143 billion, he has shared valuable insights on how to build wealth like him. For beginners looking to invest wisely, Buffett advises three key principles: risk management, patience, and quality over … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has extended support to dock workers as a looming strike deadline on January 19 threatens to disrupt commercial shipping on the East and Gulf Coasts. This potential disruption comes just days before Trump is set to take office. The strike, which affects workers employed by International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), would … Read more
United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, plans to upgrade its Vulcan rocket to challenge SpaceX’s Starship in the low Earth orbit satellite launch market. The company’s CEO, Tory Bruno, announced that they want to develop a Vulcan model tailored to the lucrative LEO market, where thousands of satellites are … Read more