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(Bloomberg) — Stocks edged lower amid thin trading after an unexpected drop in consumer confidence. The dollar advanced after a US government shutdown was averted. Most Read from Bloomberg Following solid gains on Wall Street Friday, equities struggled to gain traction at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The Conference Board’s gauge of confidence decreased to 104.7, data released Monday showed. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a reading of 113.2. “The bounce in the stock market on Friday probably had a lot to do with the quarterly expiration, but it still calmed things down…
There are way too many online services and subscriptions to keep track of these days, but the flip side is there’s a tool for just about everything. Time is just about up to get a physical gift shipped in time for the holidays, so below we’ve pulled together some of our favorite digital gifts and subscriptions, including time-tested video, music and gaming services as well as tools to clear your mental space and learn new skills. There are also a few subscriptions that provide ongoing, IRL deliveries, if you think your giftee will appreciate the nostalgic charm of a physical…
The U.S. and South Korea have reportedly partnered to develop tools aimed at countering North Korea-linked crypto thefts and tracking billions of dollars in stolen digital assets. The United States and South Korea are said to be working together to create new mechanisms to prevent crypto thefts linked to North Korea, South Korea’s news agency Yonhap News reports. The two countries have reportedly signed an agreement to jointly create technologies to stop crypto thefts. While details remain unclear, South Korea’s science ministry will also support the initiative through 2026. The collaboration comes as the total amount of stolen crypto by…
As drone sightings continue to puzzle authorities and residents in New Jersey and throughout the East Coast, a new tool developed by the FAA has the potential to quickly identify the source of these mystery drones. The feds have been slow to implement the technology and local and state law enforcement report having no access to the new tool. Fox News reports that the FAA’s recently mandated Remote ID technology, which functions as a digital license plate for drones, could provide much-needed answers to the ongoing mystery surrounding the numerous drone sightings across the East Coast. However, the agency’s lack…
A truck driver secures a roll of sell at Nucor plant in Kentucky. Nucor is one of six stocks … [+] discussed below as possible bargains. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)Associated Press The market is expensive, investors wail. There are no cheap stocks anymore. That’s not quite true. Yes, the stock market is expensive, with stocks selling at about 24 times earnings. A normal multiple, historically, is about 15. But there are still some cheap stocks around. To find them, you have to avoid the “Magnificent Seven” investors’ darlings, and look outside the technology sector. You have to poke into out-of-favor…
UFC CEO Dana White(Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty Images After UFC Tampa on December 14, UFC President Dana White told Manel Kape he wasn’t getting a title shot, but he would get what he wanted. It seems we now know what White was referring to during the final post-event presser of 2024. According to multiple reports, Kape is headed for a No. 1 contenders match with current top-ranked flyweight Brandon Royval. Reports say the fight is scheduled for March 1 at the UFC Apex. It will likely be the main event unless the reports…
On Sunday, President-Elect Donald Trump unveiled Bo Hines as his pick for the executive director of a presidential crypto council. “In his new role, Bo will work with [incoming AI and crypto czar] David [Sacks] to foster innovation and growth in the digital assets space, while ensuring industry leaders have the resources they need to succeed,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Together, they will create an environment where this industry can flourish, and remain a cornerstone of our nation’s technological advancement.” In 2022, Trump endorsed Hines for a House seat representing North Carolina’s 13th District. Hines, however, lost his bid…
It was an exciting year for fitness and wellness news, from funding rounds to expansion plans to big-name bankruptcies and acquisitions. Our industry continues to evolve, and we’re here for it all at ATN – but some stories catch more eyeballs than others. These were the 10 most-read stories on Athletech News in 2024. Read on to catch up on any stories you may have missed or to get a refresher on the news that shaped the past year in fitness and wellness. GLP-1 medications are here to stay, whether you like it or not. For the fitness industry, these weight-loss…
Infinity Nikki is my favorite new release of 2024. It’s a cotton candy confection of an open-world game that offers a lot more depth and variety than I expected to find. I enjoy the fabulous wardrobe, the low-key puzzles and the charming side quests. But the most surprising thing about Infinity Nikki was something that I’ve been ignoring in games for years: the photo mode.I didn’t expect this to become a highlight of the Infinity Nikki experience. In fact, when it came up in the long sequence of tutorials during my first session, my initial reaction was, “Oh good, something…
UAE’s first crypto-listed company, Phoenix Group, plans NASDAQ dual-listing. Phoenix Group, the first cryptocurrency company in the UAE to be listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX), is planning to dual-list on the Nasdaq in 2025 to expand its worldwide footprint. Founded in 2017 and based in Abu Dhabi, the company made history in October 2023 when it was registered on the Middle Eastern stock exchange as the first private cryptocurrency and blockchain organization. With government-supported programs creating a flourishing digital economy, the UAE is quickly becoming a center for cryptocurrency innovation and a desirable destination for crypto businesses…