Jimmy Buffett, the beloved singer-songwriter who enchanted millions with his soulful tunes and tales of sun-soaked beaches and margaritas, passed away on Friday night at the age of 76. His official website released a statement, announcing that Buffett “lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure
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As the holiday-shortened week begins, stocks are expected to continue their momentum despite facing a historically weak period for markets. Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite had their best week since July, while the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since June. This return of risk-on sentiment to Wall Street
Qualcomm, primarily known for its chips and modems in Android phones, has expanded its reach into the automotive industry with its Snapdragon Digital Chassis. This package includes hardware chips, sensors, and software that automakers like GM, Hyundai, and Volvo can utilize in their vehicles. Qualcomm aims to leverage the growing interest in generative artificial intelligence
In recent updates, Google has made significant improvements to its popular flight search tool, Google Flights. The new features provide users with valuable information that can help them save money when booking flights. By analyzing trends and data, Google Flights can now inform travelers whether prices are higher or lower than average and suggest the
3M, a multinational corporation, is nearing the end of the largest mass tort litigation in U.S. history, with a settlement of approximately $6.01 billion. This settlement involves around 250,000 plaintiffs, mainly military veterans and service members, who alleged that 3M manufactured defective earplugs that caused hearing loss. The court-appointed lead plaintiffs’ counsel, Bryan Aylstock, expressed
The rapid advancement of technology, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), has provided immense opportunities and challenges for society. To address the complex implications of AI, renowned leaders in the tech industry, such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and Eric Schmidt, will gather at the
The first half of 2023 has seen exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom perform exceptionally well. However, as investors weigh the tech-driven hype against higher interest rates, momentum is shifting. According to Global X Chief Investment Officer Jon Maier, the impact of interest rates is causing the markets to reconsider their
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax are expected to be available to the public in mid-September. This timeline provides the most specific information to date regarding the availability of the new shots. Although the vaccines are anticipated to be available in September,
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been generating buzz on social media with his promotion of the company’s highly-anticipated Cybertruck. First unveiled in November 2019, this futuristic-looking electric pickup truck has garnered attention for its unique design and technological features. However, despite the hype, Tesla has not released final pricing and specifications for the Cybertruck, leaving
The list of past lunar missions is plagued with failures and setbacks, but India has managed to secure a coveted spot on the moon. On Wednesday, the country successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the lunar surface, making it the fourth nation to achieve this milestone. Not only is the achievement significant, but the fact