A rally driven by artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to continue in tech stocks, including Fortinet (FTNT), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), and Goldman Sachs (GS). Investors should keep an eye on these five stocks as they reassess their current holdings and work on their watchlist. Fortinet’s stock has been trading above a 100.59 buy … Read more
The world’s major central banks are set to announce interest rate decisions this week, drawing attention from investors bracing for the final stretch of monetary policy in 2024. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point, while Japan and Sweden are also poised to make changes. In contrast, … Read more
The winter season can bring a sense of cheer, but for many Americans, it also brings mental struggles known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or “the winter blues.” Brazos Valley mental health expert Marc Klekar says the strongest way to beat these feelings is by forcing yourself to get up and start doing something. With less … Read more
Scientists have long known that modern humans outside Africa inherit 2-3% of their DNA from Neanderthal ancestors. Now, two studies using ancient DNA have pinpointed a single period of interbreeding between 45,000 and 49,000 years ago as the source of this ancestry. Neanderthals and early humans encountered each other multiple times over tens of thousands … Read more
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has joined forces with President-elect Donald Trump on a mission to downsize the US government, including potentially slashing budgets and workforces of science agencies. This move has raised concerns about Musk’s political influence on science in the United States. Musk, co-chairing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside biotech entrepreneur Vivek … Read more
Scientists have warned that a devastating solar flare is overdue on Earth, which could be more powerful than billions of atomic bombs when it hits the planet. The most accurate study to date has found that these superflares can cause widespread damage, including wiping out satellites and power grids. According to researchers, these events occur … Read more
Solar superflares are extremely strong solar flares with energies up to 10,000 times that of typical solar flares. A new study of 56,000 sun-like stars reveals that these events could occur about once per century, shedding light on the potential for rare but extreme solar outbursts. The study found that our sun might produce superflares … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have secured their place in the playoffs, thanks to the Green Bay Packers’ 30-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. A loss by the Seahawks means the Vikings can now secure a playoff spot, while a Detroit Lions defeat would open up the door for the division title and top … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched its Proba-3 mission to study the solar corona, a region around the Sun that is crucial for understanding space weather and the solar wind. The mission, which involves 14 ESA member states and Canada, aims to fill critical observational gaps in this field. Two satellites, Proba-3 Occulter … Read more
Three hot stocks in 2024 – Palantir Technologies (PLTR), MicroStrategy (MSTR), and Axon Enterprise (AXON) – will join the Nasdaq 100 index before its Dec. 23 open, according to Nasdaq Inc. The move is largely expected for PLTR. On the other hand, Moderna (MRNA), Super Micro Computer (SMCI), and Illumina (ILMN) are among the smallest … Read more