NYTimes Sues Microsoft and OpenAI; SQM and Codelco Strike Lithium Deal
The New York Times has filed suit claiming that Microsoft and OpenAI have infringed on copyrighted material. In Chile, a big deal in lithium.
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2023 Crypto Roundup: VC Funding and Hacking Losses
Here is a look at some of 2023's lowlights for cryptocurrency, including funding for startups and the impact of hacking.
Uber Stock Price Prediction in 2030: Bull, Base & Bear Forecasts
On May 10, 2019, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER | UBER Price Prediction) opened for trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company had priced the stock at the low end of its…
Nano Dimension Buys Stratasys, Bristol Myers’s Shopping Spree, Apple Gets a ‘No’
Another acquisition for Bristol Myers, another acquisition offer from Nano Dimension, and Apple's Watch woes.
What Part of the Country Has The Worst Crime? The Answer Might Surprise You
Between 1960 and 2020, the number of crimes reported to U.S. law enforcement agencies reached a peak of 14.9 million in 1991. The number fell to 7.72 million in 2020, slightly lower than the…
‘Local Boy’ Buys a Big-Time Soccer Team
Chemical industry billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has succeeded in his quest to acquire a stake in his hometown soccer club, Manchester United.
Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) Dividend: Is It a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Exxon's acquisition of Pioneer raises the question of how long to hold onto Pioneer stock for its high dividend yield.
A Major Acquisition and Other News Ahead of the Holiday Weekend
The last trading day before the Christmas holiday has stocks headed for a mixed opening following a good, not great, inflation report.
Pre-Holiday Earnings Due: FedEx (FDX), Micron (MU), Carnival (CCL), Nike (NKE)
Here is a look at four companies set to report quarterly earnings before the holiday slowdown begins. Happy Holidays!
Shell vs. Chevron: How They Compare, Company History & More
The world’s second- and third-largest integrated oil companies both got their start in the last half of the 19th century. Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX | CVX Price Prediction) traces its California beginnings back to…
Some Apple Watches Go Off the Shelf; Is US Steel the Next Pebble Beach?
Apple is removing some Watch models ahead of an expected ban on future sales, and opponents line up against U.S. Steel acquisition.
US Steel Going to Japan; EV Maker Nio Gets Boost from Abu Dhabi
Japan's Nippon Steel agrees to acquire U.S. Steel for $14.1 billion, and EV maker Nio gets a cash infusion from Abu Dhabi.
Google Stock Price Prediction in 2030: Bull, Base & Bear Forecasts
Unlike new companies today that pull in millions in early venture funding, Google’s first infusion of cash in 1996 totaled $100,000 from a single angel investor. The company incorporated in 1998 and raised its…
Soaring Solar, Costco Earnings, GM Layoffs, New Rivian Deal
Rivian scores a deal with AT&T, GM lays off 1,300, Costco rewards investors, and solar stocks jump on expected cuts to interest rates.
Fed Dot Plot, Buffett Bets Oil Prices Will Fall, More Economic News
The Federal Reserve is now expected to cut interest rates three times next year. Warren Buffett bought more Occidental Petroleum stock.
COP28 Deal, Fed Rate Announcement, More Inflation, Tesla Recall
The COP28 summit ended Wednesday, the Fed is not expected to raise interest rates, PPI is slipping, and Tesla has recalled 2 million cars.
Apple Stock Price Prediction in 2030: Bull, Base & Bear Forecasts
On December 10, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) celebrated its 43rd anniversary as a publicly traded stock. Apple stock made its 1980 debut at $20 per share. Since the IPO, the…
Inflation, Oil Prices, Gasoline Prices and EVs
Consumer price index reaction is mixed, while falling oil and gasoline prices offer some relief to American consumers.
Is This the Beginning of the End for Macy’s?
Two investment firms have reportedly made an offer to acquire Macy's for a premium of around 32%. Will the famed department store survive?
Broadcom (AVGO): A Stealth AI Chipmaker Reports Earnings
The integration of VMware got a lot of attention in Broadcom's fourth-quarter earnings release, despite having no impact on the results.