UPS Stock Plunges on Weaker Earnings Than Expected

United Parcel Service (UPS) stock declined on Tuesday as the company released its quarterly earnings report, revealing slower-than-projected sales and profits. Despite this, the CEO emphasized that the dividend payout is “rock solid.” The underwhelming results come despite previous expectations for a stronger recovery in the logistics industry. Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/ups-stock-price-earnings-fae0074e

Acetaminophen May Be Linked to Increased Risk-Taking Behavior

Acetaminophen, commonly taken for pain relief, may have a surprising effect on people’s risk-taking behavior. According to research published in 2020, the medication can make individuals feel less negative emotions when considering risky activities, increasing their willingness to take risks. Researchers found that participants who took a single dose of acetaminophen engaged in more risk-taking … Read more

Samsung to Produce Tesla’s AI Chips in Massive Texas Deal

Samsung Electronics has secured a $16.5 billion deal with Tesla to produce the electric car maker’s advanced AI semiconductors at its new Texas plant. The agreement marks a significant win for Samsung’s foundry division, which has struggled in recent years. The partnership is set to run through 2033 and will focus on producing Tesla’s next-generation … Read more

U.S. Tariffs to Drive Up Prices Even with Trump Trade Deals

The US is likely to see higher prices for goods despite President Trump’s efforts to forge new trade deals, experts say. The new normal for US tariffs on foreign goods starts at 15%, and companies are warning that this will lead to higher operational costs and increased prices for consumers. Nestle, Moncler, and General Electric … Read more

US Tariffs Slow Global Growth Amid Markets’ Ignorance

US President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies are taking a toll on global growth, despite financial markets seeming to shrug off the impact. New tariffs announced with the European Union, Japan, and other countries aim to slow investment and rewrite supply chains at America’s expense. The latest trade deals mark another step in Trump’s trade barrier … Read more

Target Ends Amazon and Walmart Price Matching Policy After 12 Years

Retail giant Target is ending its price matching policy for products sold by competitors Amazon and Walmart after 12 years. The change takes effect July 28, allowing customers to request a price match only for products sold at Target or Target.com. The policy change comes as Target faces sales decline challenges. In its recent earnings … Read more

James Cameron Releases Thrilling Avatar: Fire & Ash Trailer

James Cameron has officially released the action-packed trailer for his next Avatar fantasy epic, Avatar: Fire & Ash. The film is set to return to Pandora and introduce two new tribes: the Wind Traders and the fire-hurling Ash People clan. The trailer showcases intense aerial battles between Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his Na’vi family … Read more

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