Goldman Sachs has expanded its management committee and appointed new executives to lead various divisions ahead of a potential increase in dealmaking activity. The bank’s CEO, David Solomon, said the new group of leaders represents “the very best” of the firm’s culture and will help advance strategic objectives. The management committee, established in 1965, is … Read more
Nvidia, a leading provider of AI infrastructure chips, has seen its share price surge from around $11 in late 2022 to nearly $140 today. Despite concerns about valuations overshooting their mark, the company’s sub-50 price-to-sales ratio indicates it remains fairly valued. In comparison, quantum computing companies like Rigetti sport price-to-sales ratios over 100. Nvidia’s consistent … Read more
EA has finally decided to shut down its long-maligned Origin app, citing it’s being replaced by a new app that also faces criticism for its clunky interface and limited compatibility. The transition won’t be seamless, especially for users running 32-bit versions of Windows or Mac. For those on 64-bit machines, the change might seem minor, … Read more
US President Donald Trump has been accused of corruption over his new multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency meme coin, $TRUMP. Former government ethics officials and presidential experts have described the venture as a “shameful” conflict of interest, citing concerns that it could benefit from Mr Trump’s policies. The president had launched the coin ahead of his inauguration, with … Read more
For decades, we’ve imagined our ancient ancestors as fierce hunters, feasting on raw meat. However, new research published in Science reveals that early relatives of present-day humans were mostly vegetarians. Scientists analyzed tooth enamel samples from seven prehistoric humans of the genus Australopithecus, who lived in southern Africa around 3.5 million years ago. The study, … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, called Spravato, as a stand-alone treatment for adults with major depressive disorder that is difficult to treat. The approval makes Spravato the first-ever therapy for this type of depression. Spravato is effective in improving depressive symptoms within 24 hours after treatment and … Read more
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The US stock market is expected to open higher on Tuesday, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq each posting their best weeks of 2025. However, the S&P 500 is still down 2.2% since Election Day. On Wednesday, Abbott Laboratories will report its quarterly earnings, making it the only company among the “Club” names to … Read more
The Black Eyed Peas, featuring will.i.am, Apl.de.Ap, and Taboo, have canceled their first-ever Las Vegas Strip residency. Scheduled for February 15 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the 15-date engagement was abruptly scrapped due to “current circumstances.” In a statement on Instagram, the group apologized for any disappointment and assured fans that ticket providers would … Read more
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been holding since January 21, but the situation in Gaza remains dire. At least 10 Palestinians have been killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli army raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Elise Stefanik, US President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the ambassador to the United … Read more