Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and children’s book author Jules Feiffer has died at the age of 95. The acclaimed artist passed away on January 17 at his home in Richfield Springs, New York. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/01/21/jules-feiffer-cartoonist-humorist-pulitzer-dead
US President Trump issued multiple executive orders on Monday, sparking anticipation among financial markets. However, no specific tariffs directive was included, leaving investors wondering about the implications for inflation and bond yields. Following a WSJ report on the delay, futures markets reacted at 8:30am on Tuesday, leading to some volatility in the bond market. Despite … Read more
Palestinians are returning to their homes in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, a landscape ravaged by over 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas. The truce has brought an eerie silence to the skies above Gaza and Israel. Destruction is widespread across Gaza, with built-up refugee camps interspersed among cities. Drone footage shows vast … Read more
Stocks have surged on Wall Street since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, with the S&P 500 reaching its best week since November. The market has benefited from Trump’s pro-growth policies, lifting risk assets such as bitcoin and oil stocks. However, experts warn that this optimism could be short-lived. Goldman Sachs’ head of asset allocation research, Christian … Read more
This year’s Academy Awards season didn’t start off as expected, but just before nominations were announced, the field gained momentum. The late entries Wicked and A Complete Unknown brought star power to the race. Festival hit Conclave became a box office success. The Substance continued its surprising run through precursor awards, building on its initial … Read more
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has been facing pressure due to the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but the company is gaining ground in server CPUs, making its shares an attractive investment opportunity. Recent market trends show that AMD’s valuation is below its 15-year average price-to-earnings ratio, with strong expected earnings per share growth on the … Read more
Actor Saif Ali Khan has been discharged from Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, six days after being seriously injured in a knife attack during a burglary attempt at his Bandra home. He left for his residence, where heavy force has been deployed to prevent any infection. Khan was advised complete bed rest for a week and not … Read more
The Chicago Bears have finally found their head coach to support quarterback Caleb Williams, and it’s none other than Ben Johnson. The team reached a deal with Johnson on Monday, and the official announcement was made on Tuesday. This move comes after weeks of uncertainty about the coaching search, which saw 17 candidates interview for … Read more
Nvidia has regained its position as the most valuable publicly traded company in the world, surpassing Apple after a significant market shift. The chipmaker’s shares rose 171% in 2024 and nearly 239% in 2023, driven by insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence chips. In contrast, Apple’s shares slid 4% on Tuesday, bringing their year-to-date decline … Read more
Comedian and former host Trevor Noah is set to return as master of ceremonies at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, a role he has played for the fifth consecutive year. He will also serve as a producer on the show. The event, scheduled for February 2, will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los … Read more