Investment bank TD Cowen has lowered its price target for Nvidia (NVDA) stock to $140 from $175, but maintained a Buy rating. The chip maker is expected to benefit from strong technology and a positive long-term outlook. TD Cowen notes that Nvidia’s top line has been growing rapidly, and the upcoming launch of GB200-based NVL72 … Read more
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) has seen its stock performance affected by President Donald Trump’s new tariff regimes, which have been introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The tariffs imposed on nearly all countries and territories, with rates expected to escalate higher, could impact US tech companies. Investment firms Wedbush and Bernstein have expressed concerns … Read more
The popular HBO show “The Last of Us” has sparked debate on whether its fictional Cordyceps infection could happen in real life. The answer is highly unlikely, but the fungus from which it’s based is very real. Cordyceps, also known as the “zombie ant fungus,” infects insects and takes control of their nervous system, forcing … Read more
US President Donald Trump is set to host direct talks with Iranian officials in Oman this weekend, aiming to strike a new nuclear deal on more favorable terms. The move comes as tensions between the two nations remain high, and global economic instability looms. Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) … Read more
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine have developed chewing gum made from lablab beans that neutralizes influenza and herpes simplex virus transmission. The study, published in Molecular Therapy, shows promise for a new tool to mitigate infection spread through the oral cavity. The researchers tested a clinical-grade version of the gum, … Read more
The 89th Masters is just around the corner, and while golf fans know the basics of the tournament, there are many surprising traditions that make the event unique. From caddie bibs to crystal glassware, here are ten facts you might not know about Augusta National. Caddies at the Masters wear white jumpsuits with numbered bibs, … Read more
Lucy, a 3.5ft skeleton discovered in Ethiopia by American palaeoanthropologist Donald Johanson in 1975, has been reconstructed with unprecedented accuracy. The Australopithecus afarensis species’ most intact early hominin, Lucy’s discovery helped prove that human ancestors walked on two legs before developing large brains. Prior to her discovery, scientists hypothesized that larger brain size was required … Read more
Microsoft has rolled out its latest Copilot update in the Windows Insider beta build, bringing long-awaited features for system-wide file search and browser compatibility. The new features aim to enhance the functionality of Copilot, allowing users to access and analyze files across various apps and browsers. The file search feature enables users to find, open, … Read more
The US dollar’s status as a safe-haven asset is under scrutiny amid rising tensions between the US and its trading partners. Last week, the greenback plummeted after President Trump imposed tariffs on major economies. However, in recent days, investors have sought refuge in the dollar once again, driving up its value. The debate over whether … Read more
A top Federal Reserve official, Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin, has expressed concerns about the ongoing trade war, warning that it may lead to fewer jobs and higher prices. While companies are determined to pass along higher tariff costs by way of higher prices, consumers are exhausted by high inflation and may resist. Barkin notes … Read more