McDonald’s has reported a surprise increase in global comparable sales for the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand in the Middle East and Japan. The company saw its shares rise nearly 5% in early trading, despite a significant drop in US sales due to an E coli outbreak. US sales fell by 1.4%, the largest … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith has achieved a historic feat in football, winning a Heisman Trophy, an NCAA championship, and a Super Bowl title. The 2024 season’s finale saw the Eagles dominate the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, securing Smith’s place among just four other players to have accomplished this rare trifecta. Smith joins an … Read more
Nvidia shares rose 2.79% to $133.47 as a new report suggests DeepSeek, an AI chip development project, may benefit Nvidia rather than harm it. Market strategist James Ooi believes DeepSeek’s lower computing power needs could lead to increased AI opportunities for Nvidia and other stocks in the field. The tech giant’s stock initially took a … Read more
Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor, has disclosed a significant stake in oil refiner Phillips 66 and is urging the company to sell or spin off its pipeline business. The firm believes the move could fetch over $40 billion and improve the company’s operations. Phillips 66 shares rose by 4.9% before trading began, following news … Read more
Google has launched its Presidents’ Day sales, offering discounts on various Pixel devices. The deals include: * Pixel 9 Pro/XL handsets starting from $649 (reg. price $999) * Pixel 8a starting from $399 (reg. price $499) * Unlocked Pixel 7 Pro at $500 off * Google Pixel Tablet starting from $299 (reg. price $399) * … Read more
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx ownership group, led by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, have had their option to acquire control of the team extended for an additional 90 days. The arbitral panel made this decision in a 2-1 ruling, allowing Lore and Rodriguez to continue pursuing NBA approval. Glen Taylor, Chairman of Taylor Sports Group, … Read more
A recent video of Apple CEO Tim Cook dining quietly at a restaurant in New Orleans has gone viral on social media. In the clip, Cook is seen walking into the eatery dressed casually and goes unnoticed by those around him, even though he’s accompanied by NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. The user who shared … Read more
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World leaders, tech moguls, and policymakers gathered in Paris this week for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, co-hosted by Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi. The conference aimed to discuss various A.I.-related issues, including regulation, safety, and the industry’s progress. Europe is having second thoughts about its tough laws on data privacy and social media, with … Read more
US President Donald Trump has warned that the ceasefire with Hamas will be canceled if Israeli hostages are not released by a specified deadline. The warning comes as negotiations between the two sides have stalled over the fate of several Israeli captives taken during the conflict. According to US officials, the deadline for hostage release … Read more