Stock Surge Story: Lumen Technologies Leaps on A.I. Promise
On a recent Tuesday Lumen Technologies' shares soared marking a striking 93% increase in post-market trading. Coverage and analysis from...
August 7, 2024Section
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From OpenAI to Anthropic: Tracing the Impact of Key Departures on A.I. Development
OpenAI, a leader in artificial intelligence research, is experiencing significant leadership shifts that could reshape its future direction. Greg Brockman,...
August 6, 2024
U.S. Court Finds Google’s Search Monopoly Unlawful: A Milestone in Tech Regulation
In a landmark decision, a U.S. judge ruled that Google's dominant position in the search engine market constitutes an illegal...
August 6, 2024
Kamala Harris Clinches Democratic Nomination
In a landmark move, Kamala Harris has officially become the Democratic nominee for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
August 6, 2024
Buffett’s Big Apple Sale Shakes Market
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold nearly half its stake in Apple Inc. (AAPL34) during the second quarter of 2024.
August 4, 2024
U.S. Deploys Combat Jets and Destroyers Amid Heightened Middle East Tensions
The U.S. is boosting its military in the Middle East due to rising threats from Iran and its allies against...
August 3, 2024
Intel Suffers Largest Stock Drop Since 1974
Intel experienced its largest single-day stock decline since July 1974, a dramatic response to the company's decision to suspend
August 2, 2024
Wall Street in Turmoil as Recession Fears Mount
Wall Street faced a tumultuous day on Friday, August 2. New York stock exchanges saw significant declines, erasing the year's...
August 2, 2024
Weak Payroll Report Boosts Odds of Larger Fed Rate Cut in September
Weak July payroll numbers increase the chance of a 0.5 percentage point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September....
August 2, 2024