The final trading day of 2024 is today, with investors hoping the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 end their worst month since April on a high note. US stock futures are pointing higher, as investors prepare to take a break from trading with the New Year’s Day holiday on Wednesday. Tesla shares are … Read more
A winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Shasta County, California, with the winner set to take home the fifth-largest prize ever. The ticket matched all six numbers and is estimated to be worth $549.7 million. This marks the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history. No one has won the … Read more
Country music fans are in for a treat as CBS celebrates its annual New Year’s Eve broadcast, “Nashville’s Big Bash.” This year’s show features an impressive lineup of country and pop hitmakers, including Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Shaboozey, Brittney Spencer, Eric Church, Post Malone, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, and more. The five-hour marathon … Read more
US stock markets experienced a downturn today, with the S&P 500 declining by 1.07% and the NASDAQ falling almost 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped almost 1%. Despite this, certain stocks garnered significant attention from investors. Key movers included Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), whose stock surged 36.14% to close at $3.39, driven … Read more
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is closely monitoring the H5N1 avian influenza A virus, which remains a low-risk threat to the general public. Despite this, experts warn that available treatments and vaccines are insufficient to prevent severe disease. NIAID Director Jeanne M. Marrazzo and chief of the Respiratory Diseases Branch Michael G. Ison emphasize … Read more
Apple is kicking off 2025 by offering a free trial period to its popular streaming service, Apple TV+. From January 3rd to January 5th, customers can access the entire library of exclusive content for free on any device that supports Apple TV+, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and more. During this preview … Read more
The US dollar’s recent strength is causing widespread losses in the cryptocurrency market. XRP led the decline, falling over 5% in the past 24 hours. The drop is partly due to the dollar’s impact on traditional assets like gold and bitcoin. Historically, bitcoin moves in the opposite direction of the US Dollar Index (DXY). When … Read more
Netflix’s highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2 made history as it raked in 68 million views in its first three days, topping the weekly non-English TV list in 92 countries and beating out heavy competition from the NFL’s Christmas Day games featuring Beyoncé. The show now holds Netflix’s record for most views in a series … Read more
Rapper Alabama Barker was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles after experiencing severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms. The 19-year-old, who is pursuing a rap career, had been vaping occasionally before quitting cold turkey about a month ago. Her abrupt cessation of use led to panic and medical attention. According to sources close to the situation, … Read more
For two years running, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has missed out on the festive “Santa Claus rally” that typically boosts other stock indexes in December. The disappointing performance of the blue-chip index has left investors wondering why it’s lagging behind. The month began with a bleak start for the Dow, setting a tone for … Read more