MARK FINCHEM

Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Tech Titans Clash: Nvidia and Alphabet in AI Showdown

The tech world is buzzing with a fierce competition between Nvidia and Alphabet, two giants in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena. Recently, Alphabet's shares hit record highs, thanks to the excitement around its upgraded Gemini 3 model and rumors that Meta might buy its AI chips. Meanwhile, Nvidia, known for its AI dominance, saw its shares dip. Nvidia isn't ta...

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Stock Takes a Dip Amid Elon Musk's Bold Robotaxi Announcement

Elon Musk's recent statement about Tesla's progress in Austin has caused a stir in the stock market. The tech mogul claimed that Tesla is making significant strides in developing its robotaxi service. This news, however, did not sit well with investors, as Tesla's stock price took a downturn following the announcement. The robotaxi project is part of Tesla's ambitio...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Georgia Judge Ends Trump's Election Case

A Georgia judge recently threw out the last criminal case against former President Trump related to the 2020 election. This decision means that Trump won't face criminal charges for trying to overturn the election results. Trump has had three criminal cases dropped since he was re-elected last year. Some of his close friends, like his old lawyer Rudolph Giuliani and...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

When Politics and Military Clash: A Senator's Stand

Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, recently found himself in a heated debate with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Kelly didn't hold back, calling Hegseth "totally unqualified" and suggesting he's just trying to please the president. This all started when Kelly and other Democrats made a video for troops, reminding them they can refuse illegal orders. The Defen...

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Nov 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming Footwear Frenzy: Xbox Crocs Step into the Spotlight

Xbox has teamed up with Crocs to launch a limited-edition gaming shoe, priced at $80. This isn't your typical shoe upgrade. For an extra $30, you get thumbsticks and buttons. Add another $20, and you can personalize it with Jibbitz charms, featuring logos like Doom and Sea of Thieves. This release comes just after the Windows XP-themed Crocs and marks the 20th annive...

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Nov 26 2025CELEBRITIES

A Love Story: Joan Branson's Life and Legacy

Joan Branson, the wife of well-known entrepreneur Richard Branson, has passed away at the age of 80. Her death was announced by her husband on social media, but details about the cause and timing were not provided. Joan was more than just a spouse to Richard. She played a significant role in shaping his business decisions and personal life. Richard often spoke about...

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

Job Market Shows Mixed Signals Amid Economic Shifts

Last week, fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits, hinting that job cuts are still relatively low. The numbers dropped by 6, 000 to 216, 000, which is below what experts predicted. This data is a good way to check the health of the job market. However, the situation isn't all positive. The total number of people receiving jobless benefits went up to 1. 96 m...

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Palantir: A Tech Giant or a Risky Bet?

Palantir is a big name in tech. It's worth a lot of money. But is it worth that much? Let's think about it. First, let's talk about the price. Palantir is expensive. It's trading at high levels compared to its sales and earnings. Some people say, "But Nvidia was like that too! " But Nvidia was growing fast. Palantir is not growing that fast. Palantir makes money. B...

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Nov 26 2025CRYPTO

Yearn Finance: A Closer Look at the Recent Vault Incident

Yearn Finance, a well-known player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, recently revealed an issue with its yUSND vault on the Arbitrum network. The problem was caused by a lack of liquidity in the USND token, which led to significant slippage when swapping liquidation rewards. This incident specifically affected the vault's rETH Stability Pool Strategy, where ...

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

UK Retailers See Relief, But Is It Enough?

Retailers in the UK got a bit of good news recently. The government decided to lower taxes on many shops, hotels, and places where people go for fun. This was part of a big financial plan by the finance minister, Rachel Reeves. The change means over 750, 000 places will pay less tax. But there's a catch: bigger places will pay more to make up for the lower rates else...

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