The 2024 Paris Olympics are not just about the mainstream sports like track and field or basketball. This year, lesser-known sports and women’s teams are receiving a significant boost in funding. From women’s rugby sevens to water polo and women’s track and field, various individuals are stepping up to support these athletes and teams. This
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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) with hopes of driving revenue growth in the future. The company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has been vocal about the positive impact AI has had on Meta’s performance in the digital advertising market. With the recent second-quarter earnings report showing better-than-expected results, it’s
When Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, received support from a portion of the tech investing world, a significant number of venture capitalists immediately rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee. Over 100 VCs joined forces to endorse Harris as she gears up for the November election. This group, known as
Bill Ackman’s hedge fund, Pershing Square USA, recently withdrew its plans for an initial public offering due to what appeared to be a lack of investor demand. This decision came shortly after the fund announced its intention to raise $2 billion, a significant decrease from the previously speculated $25 billion. Despite the setback, Ackman expressed
Europe’s Airbus has recently disclosed a significant drop in second-quarter profits due to the expenses related to investing in higher jetliner production. This, combined with previously announced charges in its Space Systems business, has resulted in a more than 50% decrease in adjusted operating profit to 814 million euros ($879.7 million) for the quarter. Despite
The aviation industry has been facing significant challenges in airplane production post-pandemic. With massive airplane orders missing from this year’s biggest air show, both Boeing and Airbus are struggling to ramp up production while dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic. Issues such as training new workers and ensuring timely commitments have been highlighted as
Vanguard, known for its investor-friendly approach, has recently faced criticism regarding its customer service. As the new CEO Salim Ramji steps in, he has highlighted the need to enhance the customer experience. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) could be the key to addressing these challenges and improving Vanguard’s service standards. One common complaint among Vanguard customers
In a recent interview with CNBC’s “Fast Money,” traders Danny Moses, Vincent Daniel, and Porter Collins expressed their bullish stance on gold. This trio, known for their successful bet against the housing market prior to the 2008 crisis, emphasized the importance of including gold in investment portfolios. Collins highlighted the impact of central bank buying
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has decided to postpone the highly anticipated listing of Pershing Square’s U.S. closed-end fund. This decision was communicated through a notice on the New York Stock Exchange’s website. The initial public offering of Pershing Square USA Ltd., with the ticker PSUS, has been delayed with no specific date announced for the
The recent tech sell-off has caught the attention of hedge fund manager Dan Niles, who views it as a sign that the trade is facing significant challenges. Niles pointed to Google parent Alphabet’s quarterly results as a key factor in highlighting investor impatience. Following the results, shares of Alphabet plummeted by 5%, prompting Niles to
The recent lackluster quarterly results from Tesla and Alphabet have sent shockwaves through the tech-heavy Nasdaq, leading to an expected weak opening for Wall Street. Tesla experienced an 8.5% slump in premarket trading, potentially losing over $65 billion in market value after reporting its lowest profit margin in more than five years. Similarly, Google parent
When computer screens turned blue on a global scale, the consequences were far-reaching. Flights were grounded, hotel check-ins were impossible, and freight deliveries came to a halt. The initial reaction was to suspect a cyberterrorist attack, but the truth turned out to be a botched software update by the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. This incident highlighted
Ford Motor Company recently announced its plans to expand production of its large Super Duty trucks to a Canadian plant, diverting from the original plan of converting the plant into an all-electric vehicle hub. This strategic shift involves investing approximately $3 billion, with $2.3 billion allocated to Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada. The
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin made headlines recently by purchasing a late-Jurassic stegosaurus skeleton for a whopping $44.6 million at a Sotheby’s auction. This acquisition marked the most valuable fossil ever sold at auction, surpassing all previous records in the paleontology world. The 150 million-year-old stegosaurus, named “Apex,” stands tall at 11 feet and measures nearly