Month: January 2024

Coinbase awaits approval for bitcoin ETF

Coinbase, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, is currently awaiting approval for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which could have a significant impact on its valuation. The valuation of Coinbase, a leading platform for buying, selling, and storing various cryptocurrencies, is closely…

Costco Offers 1-Ounce Gold Bars on Its Website, Sparking Interest Among Gold Enthusiasts

Costco, the popular bulk-goods retailer, has recently caught the attention of gold enthusiasts by offering 1-ounce gold bars for sale on its website. This move has sparked interest among individuals like Ron Williams, a retired Air Force production superintendent in…

U.S. Crude and Natural Gas Production Soars to Record Highs in 2023

U.S. crude and natural gas production soared to record highs in 2023, presenting a complex political challenge for President Joe Biden as the 2024 presidential campaign gains momentum. The industry’s increased output raises questions about its ability to reduce emissions…

Synopsys in Talks to Acquire Ansys in Potential $35 Billion Deal

A potential $35 billion deal is in the works as big design-software companies, Synopsys and Ansys, are in exclusive talks. The deal, which could be one of the first major transactions of the new year, is expected to be a…

EU Antitrust Head to Meet with Apple CEO and Other Tech Giants

The European Union’s antitrust head, Margrethe Vestager, is set to meet with Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, and other tech giants next week. This meeting comes at a time when Apple seems to be taking a more cooperative approach towards…

Verizon Mobile Phone Service Outage

Verizon mobile phone customers experienced a service outage on Friday afternoon, leaving them unable to make or receive calls for at least an hour. The issue affected customers across various states, with reports of the outage spiking at 11:45 a.m….

Southwestern Energy and Chesapeake Energy Merger

Southwestern Energy and Chesapeake Energy are on the verge of a merger that could create a company worth approximately $17 billion, positioning it as one of the largest natural-gas producers in the United States. Sources familiar with the situation have…

Everence Capital Management Inc. Raises Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has seen an increase in its shares as Everence Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in the company by 2.8% during the 3rd quarter, as reported in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange…

Understanding Market Valuation Indicators

Market Valuation: Is the Market Still Overvalued? Market valuation is a critical aspect of understanding the current state of the economy and investment opportunities. Here is a summary of the four market valuation indicators that are updated monthly to provide…

Florida Man Files Negligence Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ After Exploding Toilet Incident

A Florida man has filed a negligence lawsuit against Dunkin’, alleging that he sustained severe and long-term injuries from an exploding toilet at one of the coffee chain’s locations in central Florida. The customer, Paul Kerouac, is seeking more than…