Warren Buffett, 94, is signaling that he’s not optimistic about the stock market. Berkshire Hathaway’s latest move reflects this, as the conglomerate’s cash pile reached a record $325.2 billion in the third quarter. This represents more than the combined value of Nike, Goldman Sachs, Coca-Cola, and Disney. Berkshire has reduced its stakes in key companies … Read more
FFmpeg developers have successfully implemented a handwritten AVX-512 assembly code path, resulting in up to 94 times faster performance compared to standard implementations. This optimization is particularly valuable for users running on high-performance hardware capable of executing AVX-512 instructions. The improvement comes from leveraging the AVX-512 instruction set’s ability to process large chunks of data … Read more
Being liked can be a powerful motivator, but it’s also a double-edged sword. Our desire for validation can lead us to seek external sources of happiness, making us vulnerable to criticism and rejection. Research shows that people tend to “cling” to negative comments more than positive ones due to a phenomenon called “negativity bias.” This … Read more
The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, a Dallas-Fort Worth company with 12 locations in four states, has sold more presidential election glasses for Donald Trump than for Kamala Harris. The bar’s unofficial poll, which tracks sales of commemorative beer pints and accessories every four years during presidential elections, has correctly predicted the winner of five out … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of North Texas and Oklahoma, including Dallas-Fort Worth. The watch is in effect from 11am on Monday to 6pm and covers all of North Texas counties. The advisory warns of “a few tornadoes likely” along with scattered hail up to 2 inches in size … Read more
Novo Nordisk’s appetite-blocking shot semaglutide, sold under brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, is facing intense competition in the growing obesity market. The company hopes its new lead drug, CagriSema, will achieve at least 25% weight loss without increased side effects. CagriSema competes with Eli Lilly’s Zepbound (Mounjaro), which has shown similar or even greater weight … Read more
A growing number of rare and deadly fungi are spreading rapidly around the world as the Covid-19 pandemic and rising temperatures create ideal conditions for their survival. Recent data reveals a wider geographic spread than previously thought, with some species adapting to warmer temperatures more easily than others. The increased fungal growth is attributed to … Read more
A high-stakes election is on the horizon, and traders are gearing up for the possibility of dramatic policy swings. On Wall Street, teams are working through the night to adjust their bets, with assistance from Hong Kong and Singapore. Popular trading strategies include going long on the dollar and short on bonds. Some hedge funds … Read more
As the US presidential election nears its conclusion, employers are taking steps to minimize workplace disruptions and promote a peaceful work environment. In preparation for potential clashes between staff members with differing views on the candidates, some companies are canceling meetings and approving remote work arrangements. Industry estimates suggest that lost productivity, decreased employee well-being, … Read more
The typical age of home sellers in the US has reached an all-time high, according to a new report by the National Association of Realtors. As of this year, homeowners who are selling their properties are closer to retirement than those in decades past. The average age of home sellers now stands at 63 years … Read more