A three-week-old oil crisis has sent shockwaves through markets. Investors had hoped that the disruption would be short-term, but now expect a longer period of uncertainty. The market’s reaction to this event was swift and severe – stocks and bonds plummeted together. Even gold, often a safe-haven asset, is experiencing its worst week since 1983. … Read more
Investors expecting the stock market to bounce back after the Iran conflict may be disappointed. Several factors, including private-credit “cockroaches” and record valuations, could hold the U.S. market back. The S&P 500 is pricey in 18 out of 20 valuation metrics, according to Bank of America’s research note. Five are at or near record highs. … Read more
The United States is on a collision course with some of its closest allies due to President Trump’s decision to launch a military strike against Iran. Long-standing allies were not informed about the battle plans until hours before the attack, and they have since publicly criticized Trump for not providing enough military help. The president … Read more
Cursor, a leading AI coding startup, is launching Composer 2, an AI model designed to handle complex coding tasks on behalf of users. The new tool aims to keep pace with larger companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, which have also introduced more powerful AI models for software development. Founded in 2023, Cursor has gained popularity … Read more
Your device has detected a security verification process for this website. The website uses a security service to block malicious bots and ensure only genuine users can access its content. The verification process shows you a page that asks if you’re human. This is a common technique used by websites to prevent automated bots from … Read more
Alibaba, a Chinese tech giant, saw its profit drop by 67% in the latest fiscal quarter. The company’s food delivery arm took a hit from intense competition, causing a red down pointing triangle on profits. However, investors are paying close attention to Alibaba’s plans for artificial intelligence (AI) as it seeks new growth opportunities. Despite … Read more
Cursor has released Composer 2, its third-generation coding model that outperforms Anthropic’s Opus 4.6 on key benchmarks while being significantly cheaper. The new model costs as little as $0.5 per million input tokens and $2.5 per million output tokens, making it a more affordable option for developers. Compared to Opus 4.6, Composer 2 scores higher … Read more
A popular website has stopped working, and the URL for a list of classic sci-fi movies is currently inaccessible. You may see an error message indicating a temporary issue or permanent move to a new location. The exact cause of the problem remains unclear. For the time being, users will not be able to access … Read more
The American Heart Association recommends that people between ages 20 and 40 take proactive steps to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Cardiologist Dr. Estelle Jean emphasizes that even healthy individuals in their 20s or 30s can develop risk factors if they don’t monitor their blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. One in two adults … Read more
High cholesterol isn’t just for middle age. A recent set of guidelines suggests that people can start taking statins as early as age 30 if they’re at higher risk. Children should also begin cholesterol screening between ages 9 to 11. The new guidelines focus on identifying people’s risk for high blood lipid levels, which can … Read more