US stocks ended a busy trading day mixed, but still above key levels. The S&P 500 closed at 6,301, driven by a slight gain of 0.1%. Energy shares slid alongside oil prices. Chipmakers also declined, with Nvidia Corp. falling. However, tech giants Tesla Inc. and Alphabet Inc. will soon release earnings reports, sparking investor interest … Read more
Kristin Cabot, an HR executive at Astronomer, has found herself at the center of a viral infidelity scandal. The 42-year-old is married to Andrew Cabot, a member of one of the oldest and wealthiest families in Boston, known for their rum company Privateer Rum. The Cabots have a long history, dating back to the 19th … Read more
Chinese glass maker Lens Technology is lining up for a potential major supplier role in Apple’s highly anticipated foldable smartphone, according to Citi analysts. The company could contribute 5% of its revenue next year and 12% in 2027 from the device. Lens Technology raised $610 million in its recent Hong Kong public offering, with Citi … Read more
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis will miss the entire 2024 season due to shoulder surgery. The injury is a significant setback for the young quarterback, who was expected to be the team’s future leader. Just last year, Levis was touted as the team’s new franchise quarterback, but his performance and health have been inconsistent. The … Read more
Target is ending its price-matching policy for items sold by Amazon and Walmart, effective July 28. Under the new policy, Target will only match prices of identical items purchased in-store or online at Target.com if they drop within 14 days. The change reflects a shift towards industry standards, as Walmart ended its own price-matching policy … Read more
Figma has announced its initial price range for its highly anticipated IPO ($25-$28) along with an unusual decision to allow existing shareholders to sell more shares than the company plans to sell. The company plans to offer 12.5 million shares, but existing shareholders can cash out nearly 24.7 million shares. Existing shareholders will also have … Read more
PepsiCo is launching its new “Pepsi Prebiotic Cola” as it tries to lure younger drinkers back with its iconic cola flavor. The company hopes the permanent addition will reignite interest in traditional cola, which has fallen out of favor due to consumers increasingly buying sparkling waters and hydration drinks. The new soda shares similarities with … Read more
Plant-based meats have gained popularity for their health benefits, but they still face a stigma due to being labeled as “ultraprocessed.” Experts argue that while some plant-based meat alternatives may be high in salt and saturated fat, others can be healthy options when carefully chosen. According to Roberta Alessandrini, director of the Dietary Guidelines Initiative … Read more
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira is facing a crossroads in his career, following a loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Pereira weighed in at 247 lbs, sparking speculation about a potential heavyweight move. Tom Aspinall, the current UFC Heavyweight Champion, has expressed interest in fighting Pereira and sees it as an intriguing … Read more
Beef prices in the US have skyrocketed by nearly 9% since January, reaching a record high of $9.26 per pound, according to the Department of Agriculture. The increase is attributed to shrinking cattle herds, drought conditions, and an influx of imported beef from countries like Argentina, Australia, and Brazil. The cattle industry faces significant challenges, … Read more