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Stanley Druckenmiller's Top Holding Has Outperformed Its Sector By 252%

Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's latest large wager on biotech company Natera Inc has paid off, with his stake now exceeding $575 million.

Big Lots Holds Liquidation Sales, Analyst Pegs Competitor As Major Beneficiary: 'Market Share Capture Opportunity'

Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced a sale of assets to Nexus Capital. Competitor Ollie's Bargain may gain market share from store closures.

Brazilian Real Plunges As Investors Doubt President Lula's Budget Initiatives

Brazil's real plunges as investors doubt Lula's budgetary plans. Finance Minister warns of speculative attacks, currency falls further. EWZ down 34% in 2024.

Tech Consultant Convicted Of 2023 Slaying Of Cash App Founder

IT consultant Nima Momeni found guilty of second-degree murder for stabbing Cash App founder Tom Lee in 2023. Faces 16 years to life in prison.

Investors Pour Money Into US Stocks, Shun Europe In Historic Fashion

Some European countries have outperformed, but overall, American companies have yielded hefty gains in recent years.

Nvidia And 5 Other Stocks Are Analyst's Top Semiconductor Picks For 2025, Sees 2 AI Trends

Analyst predicts optimistic future for semiconductor industry in 2025, names top picks including Nvidia, among others.

Teamsters Authorize Strike At Amazon's New York Warehouses: 'Get Ready For A Fight' (UPDATED)

Amazon faces labor dispute in New York as Teamsters at two warehouses vote to authorize a strike due to alleged union busting.

Bird Flu Spreads To Cats, Possibly Horses As Officials Signal No Plans To Authorize Vaccination

Avian flu continues to spread with cases in cats, horses, and humans. Scientists monitor wildlife infections. Vaccine development may face challenges.

Alphabet's Quantum Willow Chip Wows Analyst: Google At The 'Leading Edge Of Technology Innovation'

Alphabet's quantum computing technology, Willow, has impressed Wall Street and could provide a significant long-term advantage. Stock up 10%.

Google Introduces AI Agent Prototype That Can Browse The Web

Google unveils AI prototype Mariner, using Gemini 2.0 technology to automate tasks and follow complex instructions. Available to select users.

Apple Strengthens GenAI With iOS 18.2: Genmoji, Image Playground Come To iPhone

Apple releases iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 with new AI-powered features like Image Playground and Genmoji.

As BlueSky Surges, Could Trump Sell His Truth Social Shares Ahead of Inauguration?

Trump Media faces fierce competition in social media industry from giants like Facebook and Twitter. Trump has shot down talk of selling his stake in Truth Social before his inauguration.

Google's Quantum Willow Chip 'Lightyears' From Cracking Bitcoin: Expert

Google's new quantum computing chip Willow can complete tasks in minutes that would take supercomputers 10 septillion years. It's not a threat to Bitcoin yet. Quantum computing stocks surge in 2024.

Activist Investor Urges Macy's To Rethink Strategy, Prioritize Shareholder Returns

Retail giant Macy's faces challenges, activist investor Barington Capital urges focus on real estate to increase value.

Chinese Antitrust Investigation Into Nvidia 'All Speculative': Tech Expert

Tech experts seemed to downplay Chinese regulators' investigation into Nvidia over an alleged breach of antitrust regulations.

CEOs Bulk Up On Security: Mark Zuckerberg Outspent Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk Before UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Companies have stepped up security budgets for their executives in recent years, even before the

Waymo Announces Expansion To Miami: How Soon Will Self-Driving Cars Hit The 'Magic City'?

Alphabet's Waymo expands to Miami, citing the city's reputation for innovation. Their autonomous vehicles will offer more accessible mobility.

FTC Investigating 'Uber One' Subscription Over Alleged Consumer Protection Violation: Report

FTC investigating Uber over alleged customer protection law breach and difficult subscription cancellation process, amid recent profits.

Trump Names China Hawk Jamieson Greer As Pick For Trade Representative

Trump picks lawyer Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Rep. His past statements suggest support for tariffs, which could impact consumers and industries.

Will Trump Lead US Into Trade War With Mexico? President Claudia Sheinbaum Rebukes Threats

Trump announced tariffs on Mexico and Canada, sparking criticism from Mexican President and warnings from experts.