The Nasdaq had its worst day of 2024 on Wednesday. Shares of tech giants fell sharply after Google’s and Tesla’s second-quarter earnings — and hefty AI-related costs — disappointed investors. Suggested Reading. After more than a year of witnessing the rapid ascent of big tech stocks...

The massive tech stock selloff triggered by Google and Tesla 'will be short-lived'

Google parent Alphabet reported earnings Tuesday afternoon. Despite sluggish YouTube performance, the company saw Cloud revenue and profits reach record highs and its Search thrived — mostly thanks to its aggressive AI approach. Suggested Reading. J.P.Morgan’s Doug Anmuth said in a research note to investors Wednesday morning that Google’s...

Google's profit margins haven't been this big in more than a decade

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Google's AI-fueled Ask Photos feature, previewed at Google I/O 2024, has begun initial testing, as first shared by 9to5 Google. Ask Photos employs Google's Gemini AI to search a user's photo library using natural language without first organizing and tagging the image. Google hasn't shared any release date, but it looks like a select group of users are being asked to try it out and offer feedback before a broader rollout.Ask Photos essentially expands Gemini's ability to parse visual information from a user's photos. The AI can then comb through images, presumably those in an album or on a device...

Google is about to start scrolling through all your pictures for its 'Ask Photos' feature

After pouring $100 million into spot Ether ETFs on the first day of trading, investors promptly withdrew their money on day two, resulting in total outflows of $26 million — and all of this happened because of Grayscale Ethereum Trust (NYSE: ETHE). Suggested Reading. According to the ETF tracker...

Spot Ether ETFs are hot — except for this one

For its next iPhone, Apple is playing into our sentimentality. It’s also doing something basically all its big smartphone rivals have already done — Apple is reportedly making a foldable iPhone. Suggested Reading. According to the Information, Apple reached out to suppliers in Asia in recent months to...

Apple's iPhone of the future is a flip phone

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

After a day of selloffs, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged over 500 points in the afternoon on Thursday, driven by strong performances from tech giants such as IBM and Salesforce. However, the gains were short-lived, as the Dow and other indexes declined once again. Suggested Reading. As the day...

After gaining 500 points, the Dow falls by the end of the day

It’s the summer of recalls. Ice cream, coffee, and hot dogs have been pulled from grocery store shelves, and now the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of several fresh produce products. Suggested Reading. Wiers Farm, a Willard, Ohio-based farm, on Monday expanded a recall of...

Walmart, Aldi, and Kroger produce is under FDA recall

The creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos wants Pepsi Co. and Frito-Lay to stop their “smear campaign” claiming he didn’t create the spicy snack food. Richard Montañez has filed a lawsuit against Pepsi Co. in which he alleges that he was the victim of fraud, racial discrimination, defamation, and violations of California’s unfair competition law.

The guy who says he invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos is suing Pepsi and Frito-Lay

Lots of people are flying American Airlines, but that isn’t translating into profits. Still, American Airlines stock was up about 5% in Thursday morning trading. The company said in its latest earnings report that it brought in a record $14.3 last quarter, with net income hitting $717 million — but it’s still slashing its guidance. Last quarter, American said that full-year earnings per share would be as much as $3.25, but now it’s forecasting as little as 70 cents.

American Airlines is getting more flyers — but had to lower ticket prices to do it

Overdue credit card bills are the highest they’ve been since the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia started keeping track in 2012. The proportion of card balances that were more than 60 days past due, making them delinquent, topped 2.5% in the first three months of the year, according to a report published Wednesday. That’s more than double the lows seen in the third quarter of 2021, as pandemic-era federal stimulus money helped borrowers pay off their balances in full.

Overdue credit card balances hit their highest level in more than a decade

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Amazon reportedly plans to launch a paid tier of Alexa as soon as this month. The paid tier will offer a version of the voice assistant that has been dubbed “Remarkable Alexa,” is built on a new tech stack and offers greater capabilities, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (July 23), citing unnamed sources.

Report: Amazon Nearing Launch of Alexa Paid Tier

A South Korean billionaire and tech mogul was arrested Tuesday for allegedly manipulating the stock price of a major K-pop agency during a deal last year. Kim Beom-su, who founded the technology company Kakao, has not been formally charged, the New York Times reported. The Seoul Southern District Court issued an arrest warrant for him to be brought into custody, with prosecutors fearing he might leave the country or bury evidence.

A South Korean billionaire was arrested in an alleged K-pop stock manipulation scheme

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Former president Donald Trump isn’t one to mince words. The brash Republican nominee for president has made it clear he’s not a fan of electric vehicles or clean energy and promised to “drill, baby, drill” for more oil. But what would a second Trump administration mean for the EV industry?

A second Trump presidency could mean big changes for EVs. Here’s what to know

Walmart says it’s stepping into a new era of retail – and to keep up with consumers, it must predict what shoppers need. That’s partly because the industry is no longer what it was a decade ago, and according to the company’s first annual Adaptive Retail report, if retailers want to succeed, they must be dogged in adapting, making items quickly available, and tailoring experiences to fit individual customers.

4 key trends Walmart says the retail sector is facing

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

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Google stock is sinking because of high AI spending and sluggish YouTube performance

Google stock sank on Wednesday despite its parent company reporting booming profits and sales that beat Wall Street’s expectations. Google shares sank 5% in morning trading....

Google stock is sinking because of high AI spending and sluggish YouTube performance

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