Snapchat Unveils New AR-Powered Advertising Feature for Sponsored Filters
Snapchat introduces new AR-powered advertising feature, allowing brands to create sponsored filters for the platform. This innovative offering aims to provide a unique and engaging way for companies to connect with Snapchatters, showcasing the platform’s commitment to evolving its advertising capabilities.
Dubai’s Parkin Makes Impressive Debut on Dubai Financial Market with 30% Surge in Shares
Dubai’s Parkin, a leading parking operator, made an impressive debut on the Dubai Financial Market with shares surging over 30% during its oversubscribed IPO. The company raised a substantial 1.57 billion dirhams ($429 million) and is poised to capitalize on Dubai’s growing population, with residency visas increasing by 63% in the first half of 2023. Parkin’s successful IPO marks the UAE’s first public listing of the year, signaling a positive start for the regional market.
Stocks Set to Make Significant Moves in Premarket Trading
Stocks like Micron, Apple, Astera Labs, and Broadcom are set to make significant moves in the premarket. Micron’s strong earnings and revenue report, Apple’s plans to increase iPhone production, Astera Labs’ IPO, and Broadcom’s share buyback program are all driving market activity today.
Lawsuits filed against sugar producers for price-fixing
Class-action lawsuits filed in federal court in Minnesota accuse the nation’s largest sugar producers of violating antitrust law and conspiring to fix prices. The lawsuits allege an ongoing agreement to artificially raise, fix, stabilize, or maintain granulated sugar prices in the United States. The legal proceedings will likely shed light on the alleged antitrust violations and their impact on sugar prices in the country.
Three Short-Squeeze Stocks to Watch Beyond the Reddit IPO
Get ready for the next big short-squeeze opportunity in the stock market. Intuitive Machines (LUNR), Desktop Metal Inc (DM), and Blink Charging (BLNK) are three stocks with significant potential for short-squeeze and long-term investment success. While the Reddit IPO is creating buzz, these companies offer compelling standalone investment opportunities.
Maryland Attorney General Warns of Online Sports Betting Scams During March Madness
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown warns consumers about potential online sports betting scams during March Madness. Cybercriminals are targeting bettors with aggressive marketing tactics, emphasizing the need for caution and vigilance. Consumers are advised to research sportsbook platforms, check for complaints, and be wary of too-good-to-be-true promotions. Legitimate sports betting programs can be verified through the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, and consumers are urged to report suspected scams to the AG’s Consumer Protection Division or the FBI.
Research Reveals Cause of Mysterious Fairy Circles in Namibia
Researchers from the University of Göttingen and Ben Gurion University investigate the cause of grass dying inside Namibia’s fairy circles. Their findings reveal a lack of water in the topsoil as the cause, disproving the theory of termite damage. The study involved extensive fieldwork, analysis of 500 grass plants, and measurements of soil moisture, shedding light on the ecological dynamics of the fairy circles.
New Study Suggests Planetary Engulfment May Be Common in the Cosmos
A new study published in Nature suggests that planetary engulfment may be a common occurrence in the cosmos. An international team of scientists examined pairs of closely spaced co-natal stars—stars born at the same time from the same dust and gas mixture. While these stars should initially have similar compositions, the researchers found that 8 percent of the twin pairs exhibited one star emitting elements typically found on planets. This insight offers a potential method to enhance exoplanet detection efficiency.
Early Easter Island settlers had contact with South Americans, new plant study finds
A new study finds evidence that the earliest settlers of Easter Island had contact with people from South America as early as 1,000 years ago. Starch grains on obsidian blades at the archaeological site of Anakena suggest a fusion cuisine of Polynesian and South American plants. This sheds light on the early interactions and connections between the indigenous people of Rapa Nui and South Americans.
EU Antitrust Chief Raises Concerns Over Apple’s Core Technology Fee and Security Warnings
Apple’s Core Technology Fee and security warnings about alternative app stores are raising concerns and may come under scrutiny by the EU’s antitrust chief. The fee, which requires developers to pay Apple a fee of 50 Euro cents per install per year, is facing criticism for potentially bankrupting indie developers. Additionally, Apple’s security warnings about third-party app stores have raised concerns about the company’s practices and could lead to further investigations.