PayPal’s Profit Push Slows Growth, Shares Fall 10%

PayPal’s efforts to boost profit have slowed its unbranded card processing business growth, causing shares to drop by nearly 10%. The digital payments giant reported a sharp slowdown in growth for its unbranded payment processing business in the fourth quarter, with total payment volume growing only 2%, compared to 29% a year earlier. This decline … Read more

AI Tool Speeds Up Data Research 15x Faster Than Humans

OpenAI’s new tool, Deep Research, is a game-changer for businesses looking to streamline their data-gathering tasks. This advanced AI agent can tackle complex research tasks that would normally take days or weeks of human effort, completing them in just minutes. The tool is designed to assist professionals in areas like finance, science, and law with … Read more

The Weeknd’s New Film Explores Haunting Themes of Death

The Weeknd is set to star in his new film “Hurry Up Tomorrow”, a psychological thriller directed by Trey Edward Shults. In the trailer, Abel Tesfaye plays himself as a singer struggling with death. The film follows the musician’s journey as he navigates love and loss. Alongside Tesfaye, the movie stars Jenna Ortega as his … Read more

AMD Beats Earnings Estimates Despite Data Center Misses

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) released its fourth-quarter earnings report, beating Wall Street estimates for sales and earnings. However, the stock fell 6% in extended trading after missing data center revenue targets. The chipmaker reported $7.66 billion in revenue, surpassing expectations of $7.53 billion. Earnings per share came in at $1.09, slightly above analyst projections of … Read more

NBCUniversal Cookie Policy Explained

NBCUniversal uses cookies on its websites and services to enhance your experience, track analytics, and deliver targeted ads. This cookie policy explains how cookies are used, how you can manage them, and the consequences of disabling or removing them. **Types of Cookies Used** * Essential cookies for site functionality * Analytics cookies to track website … Read more

Mahomes’ Baby Girl to Cheer on Chiefs at Super Bowl 59

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are aiming for a historic three-peat in the Super Bowl. The team will face off against Philadelphia in Super Bowl 59, where Mahomes plans to have their newborn daughter Golden Raye in attendance. Born just weeks ago during the NFL playoffs, Golden Raye is the … Read more

Spotify Surpasses Estimates in Q4 Earnings

Spotify Technology (SPOT) reported better-than-expected subscriber and user numbers for the fourth quarter, despite lighter-than-anticipated earnings. The streaming giant earned $1.88 per share from sales of $4.53 billion, beating analyst estimates. In addition to its commercial-free subscription service, Spotify offers an ad-supported option, which contributed to the growth in users. The company added 11 million … Read more

CFPB Halts Work Amid Treasury Secretary’s Review

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has put its investigative and enforcement activities on hold amid an agency-wide review ordered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent, who was tapped to lead the watchdog as an acting head, stated that the review aims to “promote consistency” with the new Trump administration. The CFPB had been investigating … Read more

Egg Prices Show No Signs of Relenting

The recent surge in record-high egg prices is unlikely to subside soon, according to economists. Waffle House was among the first major chains to introduce surcharges for egg-based dishes, following a trend adopted by smaller restaurants. With no near-term relief in sight, consumers can expect to see continued price hikes on popular items featuring eggs. … Read more