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S&P 500 Achieves Record High in Historic Bull Market: Market Overview

The week concluded positively on Wall Street, witnessing stocks reach unprecedented highs amid speculation that the Federal Reserve will initiate rate cuts this year, thereby enhancing the outlook for Corporate America.     A surge in the technology sector, the most influential group in the S&P 500, propelled the index to a record high for […]

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The Year of Collaboration: Big Tech’s Embrace of AI Startups

A fresh wave of artificial intelligence startups has caused a stir in Silicon Valley and the broader business landscape throughout this year. However, amid the changes, one constant remains: Big Tech’s continued dominance.   Following Microsoft Corp.’s $10 billion investment in OpenAI in January, a race ensued among other tech giants to collaborate with leading

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YouTube and Spotify Refrain from Launching Apple Vision Pro Apps, Following Netflix’s Lead

YouTube stated on Thursday that it has no plans to release a new app for the Apple Vision Pro or allow its existing iPad app to function on the device, at least not initially. In a similar move to Netflix, YouTube recommends users access its content through a web browser, specifically mentioning Safari on the

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Challenging Five Misconceptions Surrounding Women and Finance

We’ve made significant progress, ladies. While men continue to dominate Wall Street and financial institutions managing our money, they still, on average, earn more than women in equivalent roles. Traditional depictions of financial advisors in commercials often feature men. However, James Brown’s assertion that “This is a man’s world/ But it wouldn’t be nothing, nothing,

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Trump Renews Request for Mistrial in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

Former President Donald Trump’s legal team, led by attorney Alina Habba, has once again requested a mistrial in the defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. This request is based on Carroll’s admission during cross-examination that she deleted emails containing death threats, stating it was the most expedient way to remove them from her

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Elon Musk’s AI Startup Secures $500 Million Toward $1 Billion Funding Objective

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI, has garnered $500 million in commitments from investors toward its $1 billion fundraising objective, sources familiar with the matter reported.   The company is engaged in discussions regarding a valuation ranging from $15 billion to $20 billion. However, terms remain subject to potential changes in the upcoming weeks, according

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Lowest Jobless Claims Since September 2022: A Dive to 187,000 in the US

“Surprising Drop in US Unemployment Claims: Lowest in Over a Year, Demonstrating Labor Market Resilience”   New data from the Labor Department reveals that initial applications for unemployment benefits in the US unexpectedly fell to the lowest level in more than a year, highlighting the labor market’s resilience at the beginning of the year. The

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The Major Transformation.

Transformations can commence with a spectacle, such as the introduction of Picasso’s “Guernica.” However, more frequently, they unfold gradually, influenced by subtle shifts in the economic and political domains that render people more amenable to change.   This revolution is better characterized as an evolution: A growing number of women have been graduating from college,

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For Wealthy Older Women, Love Gets a ‘Yes,’ but Marriage Gets a ‘No’

For women of financial means, the decision to embrace love while eschewing marriage becomes a prevalent choice in later years. The notion of “to have and to hold” loses its allure for many older women, particularly those with financial independence. This shift reflects evolving societal norms and the empowerment of older women to shape their

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House and Senate Approve Short-Term Bill, Preventing Government Shutdown Until March

On Thursday, Congress approved a measure to fund the federal government into March, marking the third temporary spending bill in four months. Lawmakers faced challenges in reaching a consensus on long-term funding plans, leading to the passage of this stopgap legislation. The approved bill extends deadlines to March 1 and March 8. Notably, funding for

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