When it comes to horoscopes and predictions based on celestial bodies, many scientifically minded individuals may dismiss them as pure superstition. However, a recent study from Japan sheds light on a fascinating correlation between the birth month of Japanese spear squid and their mating strategies. Marine biologists from the University of Tokyo discovered that male
The lingering effects of COVID-19 on taste and smell dysfunction have been a topic of significant interest among healthcare professionals and researchers. A recent national cross-sectional study shed light on the long-term consequences of the virus on these sensory functions. While taste dysfunction appeared to resolve within a year after exposure to COVID-19, smell loss
Goldman Sachs’ David Kostin has noted that even amidst concerns of margin pressures due to higher inflation, he expects earnings to increase this year. Approximately one-fifth of companies have reported thus far this earnings season, with roughly two-thirds beating bottom line expectations and one-third exceeding top line estimates. This suggests that companies are managing to
PepsiCo recently reported their quarterly earnings and revenue, both of which surpassed analysts’ expectations. However, the company still faced challenges in the U.S. market due to weaker demand. This was primarily caused by Quaker Oats recalls and the backlash to the higher prices of their drinks and snacks. Despite beating revenue expectations, PepsiCo experienced a
The tech sector has been experiencing a lot of volatility lately, with the chief executive of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund pointing out that there is “clearly a lot of froth” in the market. This assessment comes as U.S. tech giants like Tesla, Meta, Microsoft, and Google parent company Alphabet are set to release their earnings