Alphabet is set to report its fourth-quarter results after market close on Tuesday, with analysts mostly bullish on the tech giant’s stock. The company is expected to show growing revenue and profits. Analysts’ consensus predicts a 12% year-over-year increase in revenue to $96.6 billion, accompanied by earnings of $26.19 billion, or $2.12 per share. This … Read more
Israel Adesanya’s third consecutive loss in the UFC’s middleweight division has raised questions about his future in the sport. The former two-time champion, who turned 35 recently, was unable to turn things around in his first non-title fight since 2019 against Nassourdine Imavov. The loss, which came via second-round knockout, has led some fans to … Read more
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson scored 42 points and dished out 10 assists, leading the team to a 124-118 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. This performance tied him for third on the franchise list with Carmelo Anthony. Brunson’s fourth-quarter surge, where he scored 17 points, was crucial in bringing the … Read more
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s president, spoke to The Economist on January 31st in Damascus. The conversation was translated and lightly edited for clarity. What does the future hold for Syria under his leadership? Al-Sharaa has not yet revealed his vision for the country. However, he did express his commitment to rebuilding the nation after years of … Read more
President Donald Trump’s new 10-percent tariff on Canadian energy will significantly impact New York State, where most of the state’s energy supply comes from Canada. Experts warn that this could lead to higher electricity and gas prices for consumers and businesses. The US heavily relies on Canadian crude due to its specific composition, but Canadian … Read more
The Indian rupee has hit a new low, falling past 87 against the dollar, as traders expect the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to start cutting interest rates this week, further weakening its value. According to most analysts, the RBI will begin its easing cycle on Friday, fueled by signs that the central bank is … Read more
Florida’s Space Coast is gearing up for another busy month of rocket launches in February. With 10 orbital rocket launches already scheduled for January, the region is poised to surpass last year’s annual record of 93 orbital rocket liftoffs. Here are the latest missions set to launch from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center: First … Read more
Google is set to release its quarterly earnings on February 4, prompting some investors to take a cautious approach. At current prices, holding onto the stock is considered safe but unlikely to yield significant returns. Analysts predict that Google’s earnings will meet expectations but may not exceed them. Considering this, it’s advisable to avoid making … Read more
A Canadian national, Andean Medjedovic, has been charged by US prosecutors with stealing around $65 million from decentralized finance protocols KyberSwap and Indexed Finance. The Justice Department alleges that Medjedovic made deceptive trades to exploit the protocols in 2021 and again in November 2023, resulting in losses of over $64.8 million. Prosecutors say Medjedovic borrowed … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is not immune to potential harm from tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, despite their close relationship. In a recent earnings call, CFO Vaibhav Taneja warned that the company’s reliance on foreign parts and suppliers could be affected by Trump’s tariff policies. Tesla makes most of its vehicles in the … Read more