Hayden Buckfire

Hayden Buckfire

Would You Vote For An AI Chatbot? Voters Have Opportunity To Elect AI Leaders In 2024
Experts predict AI will surpass human intelligence in a few years. Chatbot candidates for public office in the UK and Wyoming raise questions about AI governance.
Life Imprisonment For Short Selling? South Korea Extends Ban, Harshens Penalties
South Korea extends ban on short selling until 2025 to crack down on illegal practices. Institutions like HSBC and BNP Paribas fined for naked shorting.
Apple Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Unequal Pay For Women
Two female Apple employees file class-action lawsuit alleging gender pay inequality. Similar lawsuits in Silicon Valley in recent years.
Disney+ Adds Horror Franchise 'Saw,' X Users React To 'Strange Dichotomy'
Disney+ now offers Saw movies, a surprising addition to its family-friendly platform. Disney's efforts to diversify their media catalogue continue.
Looking For A Job? Microsoft's LinkedIn Introduces Generative AI Transformation For Job Search, Cover Letters
Microsoft subsidiary LinkedIn announced new AI features for job seekers, including conversing with AI, generating cover letters and personalized feedback. These changes could shake up the job market and make digital platforms like LinkedIn even more important.
No Income Tax, Yes To High Import Tariffs? Trump Floats Idea To CEOs, GOP Lawmakers
Former President Donald Trump proposed an "all tariff policy" to replace income taxes in a meeting with CEOs and lawmakers, potentially benefiting the wealthy and harming low-income Americans.
Wendy's Is A 'Show Me' Story, Goldman Sachs Analyst Says: Fast Food Joints Like Chipotle, Domino's Are Still Hot
Mixed results for restaurant company stocks in 2024, Goldman Sachs analyst optimistic about prominent brands in today's price tailwind environment.
As Goes Ohio, So Goes The Nation? Though Still A Loss, Democrats Outperform Expectations By 20 Points In Special Election
In a recent Ohio special election, Republican Rulli unexpectedly won by 9 points in a historically red district, possibly indicating a shift in electorate for the upcoming 2024 U.S. election.
From Mac To Monolith: Apple Surpasses Microsoft As World's Largest Company By Market Cap
Apple traded above $216 a share on Wednesday morning, up over 4.5% on the day and 10% since its WWDC event on Monday afternoon.
Humans Clamor For Weight Loss Drugs, But The Next Users Could Be... Pets?
Could GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in pets be the next big thing? Success of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in human market could pave the way.
Economist Paul Krugman Reacts To May CPI Data: 'Inflation Has Basically Been Defeated'
US CPI data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics was lower than expected. Krugman expressed optimism about the economy's future on social media.
Starbucks Is The Latest Chain To Add Value Menu: What You Need To Know
Starbucks releases new value menu to attract cash-strapped customers after disappointing financials. Prices increased by 39% since 2014.
AI Will Save Time, Revolutionize Advertising, Says Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Report
Enthusiasm over AI has boosted Invesco QQQ ETF's returns. ARK Invest's report predicts faster consumer AI adoption, $9 trillion in consumption, and advertising opportunities.
Trump And Biden Locked In Tight 2024 Presidential Race In Closely Watched 538 Prediction Forecast
The 2024 Presidential Election forecast predicts a 53% chance of Biden winning, down from 62% in April.
Private Equity Giant Blackstone Targets Japanese Market, Anticipates 'Accelerated Growth': Report
Private equity giant Blackstone is expanding to the Japanese market, with plans to invest $9.6 billion by 2027. Other firms, including Berkshire Hathaway, are also targeting Japan for investment opportunities.
Walmart's E-commerce Profitability, New Product Lines Impress Analysts After Shareholder Event
Walmart (WMT) had a successful Q1 and shareholder event. Oppenheimer, Bank of America, and Telsey analysts are optimistic about e-commerce profitability and growth potential, with bettergoods and international markets as driving factors.
Where Will The AI Revolution Strike Next? What New Data Reveals About Companies That Benefit From AI
AI is revolutionizing financial markets, with 41% of S&P 500 companies mentioning it in Q1 earnings calls. Not just tech giants, but also companies like Walmart and Baker Hughes are embracing AI's potential.
Kohl's Says No To Sponsoring RNC, But What Companies Are Signing On To The Event?
Kohl's will not sponsor the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee after Trump's recent conviction, but other companies will still sponsor.
White House Economist Highlights Strong Jobs Report: 'Economy Continues On A Strong But Stable Course'
Lael Brainard, National Economic Council director, praised Biden's economic plan amid strong job data. She also mentioned optimism for future rate cuts.
Netflix Tests New TV App Interface To Stop Users 'Doing Gymnastics With Their Eyes'
Netflix redesigns home screen to increase user engagement and revenue. Larger title cards, automatic trailers, and top-side menu introduced.