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AI breakthroughs are speeding up the development of humanoid robots, but investors are still skeptical
Investors on the hunt for real-world applications of artificial intelligence may want to consider humanoid robots, which some analysts predict could begin replacing human workers at scale by the end of the decade. “Breakthroughs in generative AI are bringing 3D perception, control, skill planning and intelligence to robots,” Rev Lebaredian, Nvidia’s vice president of omniverse […]
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4 ways I treat myself during the holidays—they all cost $0
I’ll admit it: I buy $7 oat milk cappuccinos and chocolate croissants before I run errands on Saturdays. When my friends indulge themselves in yoga classes and an afternoon of shopping, they call it “a Meg Day.” December Meg is different. Like the vast majority of Americans, I can’t avoid feeling stressed around the holidays. […]
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Bull market tested as volatility spikes, overheated assets cool off. The testing may not be done
A turbulent week on Wall Street ends with a “Thank Goolsbee, it’s Friday” rally, after the Chicago Fed President used a CNBC appearance to refocus investors’ attention on the still-encouraging trend in inflation and the likelihood that interest rates still have room to be trimmed in the context of a healthy economy. Friday’s 1.1% relief […]
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Starboard sees an opportunity to create value at Riot Platforms amid growth in hyperscalers
Business: Riot Platforms is a bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company. It has bitcoin mining operations in central Texas and Kentucky, and electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication operations in Denver. It operates a bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform. Its segments include Bitcoin Mining and Engineering. The Bitcoin Mining segment is engaged in bitcoin mining. The Engineering segment […]
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These stocks, including Nvidia, are among Bank of America’s top stocks to buy in 2025
Bank of America said a slew of stocks, including Nvidia , have plenty of upside in 2025. The firm recently named a few buy-rated stocks that every investor must own heading into the new year. In addition to the chip juggernaut, the names include Block , Cadence Design Systems , Chevron and East West Bancorp […]
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Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles, Kyodo reports
Dilara Irem Sancar | Anadolu | Getty Images Honda and Nissan are considering producing vehicles in one another’s factories as part of their plan to deepen ties and potentially merge, Japan’s Kyodo news agency said on Saturday. Honda will consider supplying hybrid vehicles to Nissan as part of the plan, the report said, without citing […]
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Tech stocks are among those that are still cheap and loved by Wall Street heading into 2025
Several technology stocks are among those that are still attractively valued in the face of mounting concerns of an AI-fueled tech bubble. Megacap technology stocks have had a monster run this year in a rally that’s stretched into yearend on hopes of profit growth tied to artificial intelligence and lower borrowing costs courtesy of Federal […]
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Jim Cramer explains how to spot ‘exquisite moments’ like Friday’s session
CNBC’s Jim Cramer reviewed Friday’s market action, dubbing the session an “exquisite moment,” where stocks opened weak, but the averages climbed by the close. While he said this particular moment has come and gone, he listed ways investors can recognize one in the future, saying these conditions can yield big gains. “We used to call […]
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Government shutdown: House to vote on last-minute funding bill without debt limit hike
WASHINGTON — With just hours to go before the federal government begins shutting down for lack of funds, House Republicans on Friday plan to hold a vote to fund the government for three months and provide disaster relief and farm aid. In order to pass the full House before the midnight shutdown deadline, however, the […]
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Vehicle plows into crowded Christmas market in Germany, killing 2 and injuring dozens
Emergency services and firefighters are on duty at the Christmas market in Magdeburg on Dec. 20, 2024 in Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg. Dörthe Hein | Picture Alliance | Getty Images At least two people were killed and 68 injured after a car sped through a crowded Christmas market in eastern Germany in what officials called a suspected attack […]
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