Investment strategist Doug Ramsey warns that the current bull market may be coming to an end. He points to several key indicators, including the recent below-expected US jobs report, which could signal labor-market trouble and potentially tip the economy into recession by mid-next year. Ramsey suggests that investors take heed of these signs, particularly when … Read more
China’s investors, consumers, and intellectuals are divided over the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election, as the country struggles to understand which candidate aligns most closely with its interests. The phrase “T” words – Trump, tariffs, and Taiwan – have been dominating discussions in Beijing and beyond. While some Chinese officials may support a … Read more
Big Money at Stake: Billionaires Pour Millions into Montana Senate Contest A highly contested U.S. Senate seat in Montana has attracted unprecedented spending from billionaires and groups, with over $160 million poured into the closely watched contest so far. The aim is to sway the outcome in favor of a Republican majority, which could significantly … Read more
As the US presidential election nears, Wall Street is bracing itself for potential economic changes under either Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership. However, a key concern among investors is what would happen if Elon Musk were to assume the presidency. According to Piper Sandler, a top investment firm, if Musk’s budget cuts … Read more
The highly anticipated 2024 US presidential election has finally arrived, following a tumultuous campaign marked by intense rhetoric and warnings about democracy’s future. The electoral process has been marred by two attempted assassinations, a candidate switch, and divisive speeches. With the outcome uncertain, millions of Americans are heading to the polls today. According to recent … Read more
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will miss at least one game due to a hamstring injury that is being evaluated by the team. Coach Mike McCarthy ruled him out for Sunday’s home game against Philadelphia, and multiple reports suggest he may be sidelined for multiple games. The injury occurred in the second half of the … Read more
A former police officer, Adam Coy, was convicted of murder on Monday in the fatal shooting of Andre Hill, a 47-year-old Black man. The incident occurred in December 2020, when Hill, who had a cellphone and keys in his hands, was shot four times by Officer Coy in a garage. Prosecutors argued that Coy acted … Read more
A Dutch security firm has discovered a critical “zero-click” vulnerability in Synology’s pre-installed Photos app, which affects millions of devices worldwide. The vulnerability allows attackers to gain root access and install malicious code without needing authentication. Synology was notified about the issue immediately after it was reported at the Pwn2Own hacking contest in Ireland. A … Read more
QNAP has released security patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities exploited during the recent Pwn2Own hacking contest. The company fixed critical SQL injection (SQLi) vulnerabilities in its SMB Service and HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync disaster recovery and data backup solution. The first vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50387, was found in QNAP’s SMB Service and allowed YingMuo … Read more
A security flaw in Synology’s popular photo application has left millions of users’ devices vulnerable to a zero-click attack. Researchers have discovered that the bug, which was exposed during the Pwn2Own hacking contest, allows attackers to gain access to devices and steal sensitive data, including personal files and corporate documents. The vulnerability affects Synology’s BeeStation … Read more