Trump mentions Palantir by its stock symbol, becoming the first president to promote a stock. Its value jumped $10 billion in minutes during a 16% drop.
Trump Publicly Supports Palantir Technologies President Donald Trump recently did something quite unusual for a sitting president—he directly endorsed a publicly traded company. In a post on Truth Social, he praised Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR), a defense tech firm, leading to a quick turnaround in its stock price. In his post, he stated, “Palantir Technologies (PLTR) […]
Forex Today: FOMC Minutes support ‘higher-for-longer’ while markets assess the ceasefire
Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, April 9th. The dollar index (DXY) has been hovering around 99.10, bolstered by a flight to safe assets as US trading wrapped up. This comes as expectations grow that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will remain cautious with monetary easing. Following the latest Federal Open Market Committee […]
California’s $125 billion high-speed train project revealed in a 60 Minutes segment
California’s High-Speed Rail Project Faces Heavy Criticism Transportation Secretary Gavin Newsom has conceded that many critiques surrounding California’s high-speed rail project are warranted, as recent estimates suggest that completing the venture will be quite challenging. Officials are now projecting a staggering cost of $126 billion to finish the line connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco. […]
Steve Kroft criticizes ’60 Minutes’ as a ruthless and harmful work environment: ‘I disliked it’
A former correspondent for “60 Minutes,” Steve Kraft, has labeled the show as a “snake pit” characterized by a “lack of civility.” Having spent 30 years at CBS’s renowned program, Kraft recently shared his thoughts on Bill O’Reilly’s podcast, stating that if he had the opportunity to do it all over again, he would likely […]
Bari Weiss plans significant changes for ’60 Minutes’ this summer, according to sources.
Changes Ahead for “60 Minutes” Under Bari Weiss Bari Weiss, the Editor-in-Chief at CBS News, is planning a significant revamp of “60 Minutes.” Reports indicate that layoffs may occur this summer, potentially affecting some of the program’s top talent and producers, as mentioned in a recent article. Sources suggest that these layoffs could happen in […]
Bitcoin breaks in 9 minutes: BTC supporters rush for post-quantum security after Google releases surprising research.
Google Warns Crypto Sector About Quantum Computing Threat Google has alerted the cryptocurrency industry that the threat posed by quantum computing is more immediate than many may have realized. This concern has caught the attention of industry participants once again. A white paper released by Google’s Quantum AI team indicates that breaking the 256-bit elliptic […]
405 Freeway fast tunnel could reduce travel time to 18 minutes
Residents in Los Angeles, who typically navigate the 405 during their commutes, may soon find some much-needed relief through a significant investment. After considerable discussions, the L.A. Metro Commission has given the green light for a heavy-rail subway system to tackle the congested Sepulveda Corridor, an area notorious for its traffic issues. Traveling by train […]
An additional 11 minutes of sleep each night associated with reduced heart disease risk
The key to a healthier heart might not hinge on massive lifestyle overhauls. Instead, it seems that adopting small, manageable daily habits can make a significant difference. A recent study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology suggests that even modest adjustments in daily routines could sharply lower the risk of severe heart-related issues, like […]
March Madness game between Illinois and Iowa delayed 11 minutes due to a broken horn
March Madness Game Delayed by Horn Malfunction During Saturday’s Elite Eight game in Houston between Illinois and Iowa, play was paused for 11 minutes due to a malfunctioning horn at the Toyota Center. The game was interrupted after the loud horn went off to signal the end of a timeout, with less than eight minutes […]
7 signs to recognize in just 5 minutes
As gold prices soared past $5,000 an ounce, many investors have turned to gold IRAs for diversification in their retirement savings. Unfortunately, this surge in interest has also attracted a number of dishonest operators who are willing to compromise retirement funds. Last year, the appetite for gold reached unprecedented heights. Concerned about inflation and economic […]