The future of TikTok, the social media app, rests with the Supreme Court after the federal appeals court denied the company’s petition to pause and review legislation that would ban the platform in the United States. The saga began when President Joe Biden signed a bill this spring, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Advisory Controlled…
Another day, another rally by mega tech stocks. Shares of iPhone maker Apple, Google-parent Alphabet, electric car maker Tesla and AI-chipmaker Broadcom all rallied to new all-time highs, which helped power the tech-heavy Nasdaq to its own record peak. The Nasdaq closed up 1.24%, or 247.17 points, at a record 20,173.89. The broad S&P 500 index ended up 0.38%,…
Friday the 13th didn’t spook investors with U.S. stocks little changed on the day as investors bided time until the Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday. The broad S&P 500 index dipped 0.16 point, or essentially stayed flat, to close Friday at 6,051.09. For the week, it slipped 0.6% to snap a three-week winning streak. The…
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index extended its relentless climb over the week, setting new record highs and nearing the 22,000-point milestone, fueled by strong investor optimism in the Magnificent Seven tech giants and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Year to date, the index has posted a robust 30% gain, on track to outperform the…
Federal authorities announced hackers in China have stolen “customer call records data” of an unknown number of Americans, but encrypted messaging could be the first line of defense for people in the U.S. to secure their communications amid this cyber threat. The “cyber espionage campaign” was announced by the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security…
How excited would you be if you saw British actor Lucien Laviscount of “Emily In Paris” fame dining at Horsefeathers in Tarrytown? Or Drew Barrymore picking up a treat in Scarsdale? Or what about Actor Jacob Elordi of “Saltburn” grabbing coffee in Sparkill, Jon Hamm at Sunshine Coffee Roasters in Rye or former President Bill…
The Boston Celtics recently visited the White House to be feted by US President Joe Biden for winning the 2025 NBA Championship, and fans of the game were surprised to hear the level of awareness of some of the finer-grained statistical details of that 2023-24 championship roster. None more so perhaps than Celtics Vice President…
U.S. stocks are extending their lead over global peers and some investors believe that dominance could grow if President-elect Donald Trump can implement his economic platform without becoming mired in a full-blown trade war or ballooning the federal deficit. The S&P 500 .SPX has gained over 24% in 2024, putting it well ahead of benchmarks in Europe, Asia and…
Black Friday may still be a few weeks away, but early deals and big sale plans are already being announced by popular retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target. Thanks to shifting consumer trends, sales once reserved for a single day or the weekend after Thanksgiving have expanded into the weeks leading up to and after…
If you are having a mobile phone delivered, police are urging that you have it sent with a signature requirement or arrange to pick it up at a store. Thieves nationwide, including metro Detroit, have been targeting these devices. It’s unclear how closely — if at all — these thefts are tied together. In Troy,…