After months of consolidation, the semiconductor sector appears poised for a major breakthrough, reigniting investor interest in this newly market-leading industry. After strong growth in 2023 and the first half of 2024, the semiconductor industry faced challenges mid-year. The sharp sell-off in July, fueled by rising expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, … Read more
Will quantum computing be the next trillion-dollar market opportunity? Investors are certainly betting on it. The quantum computing sector is gaining momentum, and two companies are at the forefront of its development. Both companies have seen impressive stock gains, fueled by investor enthusiasm and the enormous potential of this transformative technology. But given the vastly … Read more
Robotic surgery used to be the stuff of science fiction movies. Not anymore. They are becoming more and more popular every day. Although fully autonomous operations are not yet a reality in the medical sector, the field is developing rapidly. Robotics is now being used to empower surgeons to perform more precise, safe and effective … Read more
Share repurchase authorizations are useful indicators to always keep in mind. Share buybacks are often viewed as an indirect return of capital to shareholders. When a company buys back its shares, it reduces the number of shares outstanding. All other things being equal, this increases earnings per share (EPS), which often leads to higher share … Read more
A group of photos showing US President-elect Donald Trump (left) and his choice for the next FBI director, Kash Patel. – Reuters/File US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that he aims to appoint loyal Kash Patel as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in a move that could mean replacing … Read more
The Internet of Things (IoT) describes a network of electronic devices equipped with sensors to collect and exchange data over the Internet. It allows devices (things) to exchange data in real time without direct human intervention. The concept has been around since the 1990s, but it did not gain significant traction until the advent of … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference during the Davos Agenda World Economic Forum in Moscow, Russia on January 27, 2021. – Reuters Senior Russian lawmakers said on Sunday that any Ukrainian strike on Russia using American missiles could lead to World War III. Reuters I mentioned. Washington’s decision to allow Kiev to strike … Read more
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) walks past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (left) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jovic made the go-ahead layup with 7.8 seconds left to send the Miami Heat past the Minnesota Timberwolves 95-94 … Read more
TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana during the PBA Governors’ Cup Final Game 5 against the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net TNT came away with a win to repeat as PBA Governors’ Cup champions after defeating Barangay Ginebra 99-72 to take a 3-2 lead in the final series held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on … Read more
Scottie Thompson–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net It was Barangay Ginebra’s turn on Friday night to put an end to TNT and finally place themselves on the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals roster after a well-deserved win in Game 3. And coach Tim Cone hopes the 85-73 victory in front of a large All Saints crowd at the Smart Araneta … Read more