AbbVie Inc.’s (ABBV) shares are trading higher on Friday after the company reported strong fourth-quarter earnings. The company beat analyst expectations with adjusted earnings per share of $2.16, surpassing the projected $2.11. In terms of revenue, AbbVie outpaced consensus estimates, reporting $15.102 billion in quarterly sales, a 5.6% increase on a reported basis and a … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a super-Earth capable of sustaining life in an eccentric orbit around its star. Meanwhile, researchers have made groundbreaking findings on the geographic origins of domestic sheep, shed light on human migration, and confirmed that you can’t escape the second law of thermodynamics. In other news, biologists have discovered a brain-controlling fungus that … Read more
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Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) is facing immense pressure as Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) approaches its scheduled release later this year. The company’s management must meet high expectations from investors and customers, with the game being one of the most anticipated in history. TTWO has a stellar reputation, but its reliance on franchise games like … Read more
The 2025 Grammy Awards are just around the corner, and fans are eagerly awaiting a night of music, tributes, and performances that will take place in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air on CBS and stream live and on demand on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on February 2. Trevor Noah will host … Read more
Scientists have discovered a new, never-before-seen fungus that infects cave spiders, turning them into mind-controlled “zombies”. The fluffy white fungus, named Gibellula attenboroughii, was found on the grounds of a destroyed Irish castle and is believed to use chemical signals to control its spider hosts. The fungus works by releasing its spores from infected spider … Read more
West Virginia University is requiring all faculty members, researchers, and administrative employees who use outdated computers running Windows 10 to upgrade or replace their machines by September 30. This change aims to eliminate security risks associated with using an unsupported operating system. The deadline applies to all WVU campuses, including Health Sciences Center locations. Faculty, … Read more
US Probes DeepSeek, Apple and HPE Amid Global Economic Shifts The US is investigating whether DeepSeek, a cloud computing company, acquired Nvidia chips from a Singapore-based third party. Meanwhile, Apple expressed optimism despite facing challenges in China. The tech giant’s acquisition of Juniper Networks has hit a speedbump after the US Department of Justice flagged … Read more
Several US companies have rolled back diversity initiatives in response to pressure from conservative groups. However, some CEOs are publicly defending their firms’ policies. Deutsche Bank’s CEO Christian Sewing is the latest executive to take a stand. In a press conference, he stated that DEI programs are “integral” to his company’s strategy and have brought … Read more
Apple has released iOS 18.3, a significant update that addresses numerous security vulnerabilities, including one already exploited in real-life attacks. The update fixes 29 vulnerabilities, with two being specifically linked to critical kernel flaws. According to experts, these flaws could allow attackers to gain root privileges and execute code with kernel-level access. However, it’s worth … Read more