Nvidia (NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) have been top-performing artificial intelligence stocks in 2024 according to Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall. However, with the recent surge in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), their strategies are worth re-evaluating. Hall attributes his success in these AI stocks to their significant growth potential and innovative technologies. For instance, … Read more
Micron Technology, a leading chipmaker, saw its shares decline by 12% in extended trading following the release of weaker-than-expected second-quarter guidance. Despite an earnings beat, the company’s revenue and adjusted earnings per share were in line with analysts’ expectations. For the second quarter, Micron projected revenue of $7.9 billion, plus or minus $200 million, and … Read more
Amazon drivers across four US states have gone on strike, but the company claims it won’t affect holiday deliveries. The Teamsters union represents 7,000 workers nationwide, mostly drivers who wear Amazon vests and deliver packages in vans. However, Amazon disputes that they’re employees, claiming many picketers aren’t actually working for them. The strike, which began … Read more
A new study published in the journal Nature has shed light on the origins of syphilis, suggesting that the disease may have been brought back to Europe by sailors returning from their colonization of indigenous Americans. The theory, known as the “Columbian hypothesis,” proposes that diseases were exchanged between Europeans and Americans as new goods … Read more
A prehistoric mastodon jaw has been discovered in a backyard in Orange County, New York. The find is the first of its kind in the state in over 11 years. According to reports, the jaw was unearthed during renovations at an old house. Experts have confirmed that the bone is indeed from a mastodon, a … Read more
A massive earthquake struck the Pacific nation of Vanuatu two days ago, leaving a trail of destruction and uncertainty over the number of dead and missing persons. Despite the initial 14 deaths confirmed by the government, officials say the toll is likely to rise. Emergency workers have been sifting through rubble in search of survivors, … Read more
WWE has announced its main event for the upcoming debut of “Raw” on Netflix, pitting CM Punk against Seth Rollins in what is expected to be one of the most highly anticipated matches in 30+ years of the show. The match was revealed during a “Raw on Netflix Kickoff Special” held on YouTube. Punk and … Read more
Singer Christina Aguilera has celebrated her 44th birthday in style, sharing a seductive black-and-white photo on Instagram that left fans breathless. The “Dirrty” singer posted a topless snap showcasing her toned physique, with only her hand protecting her modesty. The photo was captioned “Birthday suit #44,” and it comes after Aguilera recently opened up about … Read more
Russia’s central bank is expected to raise interest rates by 200 basis points in its meeting on December 20, amid soaring inflation and a weaker ruble. The move aims to tame the rapidly rising consumer price index, which reached 8.9% in November, up from 8.5% in October. The surge in inflation has been driven by … Read more
EA is giving away a piece of software as part of its holiday giveaway for EA Play members on Xbox. The latest free redemption is STAR WARS Battlefront II: Celebration Edition, which includes access to various skins and customization content. The Celebration Edition offers the base game, along with 25+ Hero Appearances, including six Legendary … Read more