Palantir Surpasses Earnings and Revenue Estimates Amid AI Growth

Palantir, a major provider of software and technology services, reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter. Shares surged 22% in extended trading following the strong results and outlook. The company’s earnings report follows its historic stock rally last year, during which its shares rose 340%. Palantir attributed its growth to the use of … Read more

Car Bomb Kills 15 in Northern Syria Amid Ongoing Violence

A car bomb exploded near a truck carrying agricultural workers in northern Syria, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more. The blast, which occurred in Manbij, has raised concerns about the stability of the new government. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have plagued the region since … Read more

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Top Prospects and Team Needs

The 2025 NFL draft is approaching, with teams in need of various positions to bolster their rosters. In this mock draft, team needs and prospect grades are balanced to determine the top picks. The Titans might trade out of the first round, but Ward is considered the most talented QB in the class. The Browns … Read more

Illinois Sees Surge in Influenza Cases Due to Flu Season

Flu season is intensifying across Illinois, with hospitals and health departments reporting a significant increase in influenza cases, particularly Influenza A. According to Dr. Vidhya Prakash, Chief Medical Officer at SIU Medicine, the state is seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses due to the flu. The Illinois Department of Health’s Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard reports … Read more

AMD Share Price Target Cut by Analysts Amid Bearish Forecast

AMD’s stock price target was cut by Cantor Fitzgerald ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings release, with data center revenues expected to remain below consensus. This move follows several other investment banks’ bearish views on the company’s prospects. Analysts at Bank of America and Goldman Sachs have slashed AMD’s prices, citing constrained supplies of NVIDIA’s Blackwell … Read more

Nvidia Stock Drops 5% Amid Trump’s New Tariffs

Nvidia’s stock plummeted by as much as 5% on Monday, extending a decline seen in the prior week. The move was sparked by US President Donald Trump announcing new tariffs of 10% on imports from China and 25% on those from Mexico and Canada. The news sent shockwaves through the tech industry, with many investors … Read more

Target Investors File Class Action Over ESG Campaigns

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Target Corporation and its officers over alleged violations of federal securities laws. The lawsuit claims that the company misled investors with false statements about its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mandates. The complaint alleges that Target’s 2023 LGBT-Pride campaign caused widespread … Read more

Trump Tariffs Could Raise Medication Costs and Exacerbate Shortages

President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could worsen existing drug shortages in the US, raise healthcare costs for patients, and threaten cash-strapped generic drugmakers. The proposed import taxes come as the US grapples with an unprecedented shortfall of crucial medicine. The US relies heavily on other countries for pharmaceutical products, especially … Read more

Cooper Kupp Announces Trade Talks with Rams

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has announced that he will be traded by the team, citing a lack of agreement over his future with the organization. In a social media post on Monday, Kupp expressed his disappointment and gratitude towards the LA community for embracing his family during his time with the Rams. … Read more

Medical Device Industry Urges Tariff Exemption Amid Supply Chain Concerns

The Trump administration is facing pressure from medical device industry groups, including Advamed, over potential tariffs on imported goods. The group’s CEO, Scott Whitaker, expressed concerns that tariffs could disrupt the supply chain and impact innovation, R&D, and prices for patients. Whitaker stated that tariffs affect U.S. companies like an excise tax, which could lead … Read more