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Richard Drury By Pierre Debru This year started on a strong note, with global equity markets gaining 8.9%.1 The initial focus was on artificial intelligence, its growth potential and its impact on corporate profitability. However, with better-than-expected economic data being published in the U.S., but also in Europe and China, market confidence grew, leading to a regional broadening of the …

Earth Day on April 22 will be an occasion to celebrate the beauty of nature. But the sweet call of nature might be drowned out by the shrill cries of “drill, baby, drill,” President Biden will trumpet his strong environmental record, honor his legacy and roll out the green carpet for the event. Republicans will just walk away.   The celebration of the …

BAFTA CIRCLES CALENDAR The British Academy has confirmed the date of the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, which will now be held on Sunday February. 16. As per recent scheduling arrangements, the awards — arguably the biggest film awards outside the U.S. — takes place two weeks before the Oscars on March 2, 2025. Regular film festival attendees may note that the …

Retirement Annuities: The Basics The basic idea behind these insurance products—a guaranteed stream of income, often for a lifetime—sounds pretty appealing. However, critics are quick to point out that they also have a lot of drawbacks, not least of which is their cost compared with other investment options. Before signing a contract, make sure you understand both the pros and …

“Paradromics actually has the highest-bandwidth interface, but they haven’t demonstrated it in humans yet,” Robinson says. The electrodes sit on a chip about the size of a watch battery, but the device requires a separate wireless transmitter that is implanted in the chest and connected to the brain implant by a wire. There’s a drawback to all these high-bandwidth devices, …

On Wednesday, Colorado expanded the scope of its privacy law initially designed to protect biometric data like fingerprints or face images to become first in the nation to also shield sensitive neural data. That could stop companies from hoarding brain activity data without residents realizing the risks. The New York Times reported that neural data is increasingly being collected and …

“‘You’re not Dylan Thomas, I’m not Patti Smith, this aint the Chelsea Hotel,’ absolutely obsessed with this lyric, love the Chelsea Hotel, love Patti Smith, need to stop by the Chelsea Hotel this weekend and play this song on repeat!” —SB “I love when Taylor drops an F-bomb…she’s so silly goofy about it.” —ET “No question this is about Matty.” …

Master your investing psychology, and profits are more likely to follow. When you dare to venture into what’s perhaps the most speculative market of our time, you need to be mentally prepared for what’s to come. Cryptocurrency investments are not for the faint of heart, nor are they for those who are intolerant of volatility as well as risk. If …

With Taylor Swift fans already delirious with anticipation about the release of her new album, the singer proceeded to send them stratospheric early Friday by revealing that The Tortured Poets Department is a double album. Following the release of the new record’s first 16 songs at midnight, a mysterious countdown to 2 a.m. E.T. appeared hidden on her Instagram. “It’s …

Holifield hired Eva to help get her account back. But Eva warned that the chances of success were impossible to predict. Eva herself had, for reasons unclear to her, lost access in late January to Meta’s Media Support Partner Portal, a channel to more dedicated support for public figures and organizations. Someone else with Portal access offered to lend it …

LONDON (Reuters) – Cash equivalent funds saw a $160 billion tax-related outflow in the week to Wednesday, according to a Bank of America’s weekly report that cites fund flows and asset allocation from data provider EPFR, while U.S. stocks suffered their second week of outflows. The $4.1 billion pulled from U.S. equities in the latest week meant that U.S. stocks …

As an antioxidant, it protects skin against environmental aggressors such as pollution and even UV when combined with sunscreen. It tackles multiple skin concerns in one go, ranging from uneven skin tone to discolouration. “Free radicals generated by sunlight and pollution pose a constant threat to healthy-looking skin,” says Wanda G. Chandler, master aesthetician at SkinSpirit, a New York-based skin …

A sign marks the location of a Nordstrom store in a shopping mall on March 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.  Scott Olson | Getty Images The Nordstrom family is once again considering taking the department store private and has formed a special committee to evaluate bids, it announced on Thursday.  CEO Erik Nordstrom and president Pete Nordstrom recently told the …

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a …

The world of mattresses is as varied as the sleepers who use them. Memory foam mattresses are known for their contouring properties: they adapt to the shape of your body, which means you’ll always feel supported no matter what position you prefer to sleep in. They’re especially popular among those with chronic pain or those who prefer a mattress that cradles …

CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / April 18, 2024 / Imagine this: you excitedly purchase a timeshare, dreaming of idyllic family vacations. But years down the line, the magic fades. Exchanging for desirable locations proves difficult, maintenance fees soar, and your timeshare feels more like a burden than a benefit. This is the reality for many timeshare owners. But there’s hope. …

CRED has received the in-principle approval for payment aggregator license in a boost to the Indian fintech startup that could help it better serve its customers and launch new products and experiment with ideas faster. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, valued at $6.4 billion, received the in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India for the payment aggregator license this week, according …

House speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 16. Julia Nikhinson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Julia Nikhinson/AFP via Getty Images House speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 16. Julia Nikhinson/AFP via Getty Images House Speaker Mike Johnson announced plans earlier this week …

Paper Boat Creative Quant Investment research and stock picks come from many places, but not all resources are created equal. Computer-driven strategies – the power of quantitative analysis and collecting and analyzing numerical data in a fraction of the time – offer investors the opportunity to instantly evaluate stocks to help avoid companies with poor fundamentals contributing to portfolio losses. …

It looks like Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are rebounding back into their romance. One month after breaking up for a second time, the Real Housewives of Miami star and the son of basketball legend Michael Jordan were spotted getting cozy in Miami Beach April 17.  Larsa, clad in a white one-piece swimsuit and matching shorts, held hands with Marcus—who wore a white tank and neon patterned trunks—as …