The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has overwhelmingly rejected a tentative labor agreement with the United States Postal Service (USPS), sending a strong message that its members expect more. The union, which represents over 99,000 letter carriers, formally notified USPS of the results and invoked Article 16 of its constitution, requiring negotiations to resume … Read more
Microsoft is bringing OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model, known as Think Deeper, to all Copilot users this week. The feature, which was previously only available to paid Copilot Pro subscribers, will now be free for everyone. Think Deeper was launched in October as a premium feature inside Copilot Labs, where users could test new features before … Read more
NASA will host a media teleconference on February 7 at 1 p.m. EST to discuss its science and technology missions flying aboard Intuitive Machines’ second lunar flight. The mission is part of the agency’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which aims to establish a long-term presence on the Moon. The IM-2 mission will include … Read more
January saw both high achievers and laggards in the S&P 500. The index gained 2.8% for the month, with 72% of its stocks rising. Despite a 17% decline in Nvidia’s stock on Monday, many analysts predict double-digit gains for several top performers in the coming year. Analysts have identified several stocks that are expected to … Read more
Nine massage therapists from five high-end spas and wellness centers have come forward with allegations that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker engaged in sexually inappropriate behavior, including exposing his genitals and touching women’s inner thighs during massages. Tucker, 35, is facing accusations from multiple women who claim he made them feel uncomfortable and harassed during … Read more
Oil prices have fallen for the second consecutive week, with the January ICE Brent futures contract set to expire just below $77 per barrel. However, a major bullish catalyst may be looming in early February if the US slaps punitive 25% sanctions on Canada and Mexico. A new report by the International Energy Agency’s former … Read more
Thrifting has become increasingly popular across the US and Canada, with nearly one in three consumers taking part in the past year. For those who enjoy hunting for rare finds, a recent report by Savers Value Village reveals that over 40% of thrifters are from Generation Z. From designer handbags to historical jewelry, some remarkable … Read more
Hedgeye CEO Keith McCullough recently shared his insights on market trends with David Lin, host of The David Lin Report. According to McCullough, the recent development of DeepSeek’s AI model for $6 million is a game-changer that is challenging traditional assumptions about cutting-edge AI development. The cheaper AI development has significant implications for high-margin tech … Read more
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