Palantir Technologies (PLTR) went public on September 30, 2020, with mixed reviews from the investment community. However, over the past four years, the company has steadily gained traction and emerged as a leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. The AI revolution in late 2022 marked a turning point for Palantir. The release of its … Read more
The College Football Playoff committee will make its final decisions on Saturday, determining the fate of teams like Texas and SMU after their thrilling playoff bids ended in losses. Texas (11-2) fell short against Georgia 22-19 in the SEC Championship, ending its hopes for a top-four seed and first-round bye. Despite this, the Longhorns remain … Read more
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently discussed the company’s ongoing legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in an interview on 60 Minutes. Garlinghouse criticized the SEC’s approach, stating that it was a key reason why Ripple formed the industry super PAC FairShake to fight back against what he described as a “war … Read more
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris held its first public mass in five years on Sunday, marking a significant moment for the beloved landmark and the city’s faithful. The service was attended by 2,500 people, including members of the parish, Catholics from across the city, and tourists eager to witness the cathedral’s renovation. Rector Monsignor Olivier Ribadeau … Read more
Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya downgraded Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to neutral from buy and cut his price target to $155, citing limited market share gain potential due to increased competition. The downgrade comes as cloud customers increasingly prefer custom chips over AMD’s products. Arya pointed to Amazon’s recent preference for alternative custom chip … Read more
Bills head coach Sean McDermott faced criticism from NFL legend Tom Brady for his clock management decisions during a crucial game against the Rams. The Bills were trailing 44-42 in the final minutes of the game, but McDermott chose to attempt a QB sneak on the goal line instead of going for the touchdown. Josh … Read more
A new Harvard study suggests that consuming dark chocolate may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by 21%. The research, published online on December 4 in The BMJ, found no similar benefits for milk chocolate consumption. Researchers analyzed data from over 192,000 adult participants who reported their food habits and health status over … Read more
Investors looking to build a steady portfolio in 2025 can consider two strong dividend stocks: Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) and Altria (NYSE: MO). Iron Mountain, a data storage and information management company, boasts an annual dividend yield of 2.38% with a consistent track record of payments. The company’s stable business model suggests potential for further … Read more
Nvidia’s shares declined 3% after a Chinese regulator opened an investigation into the chipmaker over possible antimonopoly law violations, related to its acquisition of Mellanox in 2020. The State Administration for Market Regulation is examining Nvidia’s deals with Mellanox and some agreements made during the acquisition. This move comes as competition between the US and … Read more
Pisces, expect a bumpy ride with planetary shifts happening between December 15 and February 23. Little Mercury will regain its strength on January 2, but Mars won’t fully recover until April 30. During this time, your work life may feel the impact of Mercury retrograding in your career sector and Mars backtracking in your workday … Read more