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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Big Moves in Tech: Why One Investor Bet Big on Some and Dumped Amazon

Ken Griffin, the head of Citadel Advisors, made some interesting choices in the tech world during the last quarter. With a massive $50. 1 billion under management, Griffin is a big player. He increased his investments in most of the top tech companies, but there was one notable exception: Amazon. G

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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Stocks on Blockchain: A Clash of Titans

A battle is brewing in the world of finance. It's all about trading stocks using blockchain technology. Big names like Robinhood and BlackRock are getting involved. They like the idea of 24/7 trading and instant settlements. It also cuts out middlemen and opens up new ways to use stocks as collatera

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Dec 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Zooming Fast: Top Electric Cars That Leave Others Behind

Electric cars are changing the game. They're not just eco-friendly; they're also incredibly fast. Let's talk about some of the quickest electric vehicles out there. First up, the Aspark Owl. This Japanese supercar is one of the fastest street-legal vehicles. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 1. 72 s

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Mixed Feelings About DOGE: A Look Back

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently shared his thoughts on his time leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He described the experience as "somewhat successful" but admitted he wouldn't take on the role again. This revelation came during a podcast interview with Katie Miller, a for

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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Stocks Dip Then Bounce Back on Tech News

Markets kicked off the week with a downturn, but tech news from China gave them a boost. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dipped early but recovered later in the day. Tech stocks like Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron, and Microsoft showed strength, while others like Google, Tesla, and healthcare stocks took a

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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Tech Titans: Microsoft and Alphabet in the AI Race

Microsoft and Alphabet are two of the biggest names in tech, and they're both making big moves in AI. Microsoft has been busy expanding its cloud services, especially in India. They're investing a whopping $17. 5 billion to build more data centers and boost their cloud capacity. This is part of thei

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Dec 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Intel's Test with Chinese-Linked Chip Tools Raises Concerns

Intel has been experimenting with chipmaking tools from ACM Research, a company with strong ties to China and some units under U. S. sanctions. These tools, known as wet etch tools, are being considered for Intel's cutting-edge 14A chipmaking process, set to launch in 2027. ACM Research, based in C

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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

China's Big Role in the Global Telescope Network

China is playing a big part in a huge global project called the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). This project is about building the world's largest radio telescopes. The SKA will create a ton of data. It's so much that one organization can't handle it all alone. So, they're teaming up with countries ar

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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

Plasma: The Science Behind Faster, Cleaner Fuel Burn

Plasma is not just a concept from sci-fi movies; it's a real phenomenon that can significantly impact how fuels like dimethyl ether (DME) burn. It's not just about making things go faster. Plasma changes the way the gas reacts, and it does this in two stages. Scientists conducted experiments at two

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Dec 12 2025CRYPTO

XRP Joins the ETF Party: A New Way to Invest

Big news in the crypto world! A company called 21shares just launched a new ETF called TOXR. This ETF lets people invest in XRP, a popular cryptocurrency, through their regular bank or brokerage account. That's a big deal because XRP is known for its speed and low costs in cross-border transactions.

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