Author: V. Alure

Fears of AI disruption spread to new corners of the stock market last week. Now, a question on investors’ minds entering the holiday-shortened week of trading: How much longer can this sell-first, ask-later kind of market behavior persist? Here’s a closer look at the three big things on tap this week: 1. Palo Alto Networks’ earnings report Tuesday night comes at a pivotal moment. It offers CEO Nikesh Arora an opportunity to refute concerns that artificial intelligence will take away market share from cybersecurity providers — the same concern that has thumped the stocks of other software vendors who sell,…

Read More

We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Stock market swings can be scary for any investors — but they can come with added risk for retirees. That’s why savers in or near retirement usually seek more stability in their portfolio as they say goodbye to a regular paycheck. But they also need to allow for some growth in their portfolio to account for the reality of rising costs and longer lifespans. Gold is an alternative asset that…

Read More

Apple could be preparing its boldest MacBook shake-up in years, with reports pointing to a colourful, lower-cost model powered by the A18 Pro chip. Fresh details from MacRumors suggest that Apple is developing a new MacBook featuring the A18 Pro processor, the same class of chip expected to power its latest iPhones, marking a significant shift in Apple’s Mac strategy by blending mobile silicon with its notebook line to create a more affordable, consumer-focused device.According to the MacRumors report, Apple is testing the new low-cost MacBook in vibrant finishes, including yellow, green, blue, and pink. That palette mirrors the playful…

Read More

We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Investors who are over 50 years old may want to turn to advice from Vanguard founder Jack Bogle as they work toward their long-term financial goals. Investing is a core pillar of retirement planning, and following a few simple strategies can help you save thousands of dollars. Here are three pieces of advice from Bogle’s playbook that can act as a late-game tune-up to your nest egg. 1. Trim your…

Read More

(Bloomberg) — An upscale municipality in Peru’s capital Lima temporarily shuttered over a dozen commercial spaces controlled by one of the country’s top conglomerates, igniting an unlikely battle between the company and a local mayor. Conglomerate Intercorp said about 15 stores had “suffered irregular shutdowns” starting last week in the seaside neighborhood of Miraflores, affecting bank branches, retail stores, restaurants and movie theaters. Intercorp is headed by billionaire Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor, a low-profile magnate who owns Peru’s third largest bank, Interbank, through Intercorp Financial Services Inc, as well as malls through Inretail Peru Corp and several privately held commercial chains. Miraflores, which is headed…

Read More

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said MAGA will lose women’s votes if movement figures keep “mocking the seriousness of women who were trafficked and raped as teenagers and young women.”It is unclear what specific episode Greene was referring to, but she has been slamming President Donald Trump and his allies over the handling of the Epstein files, saying they are looking to provide cover for allies involved in them.All of you MAGA influencers and the rest mocking the seriousness of women who were trafficked and raped as teenagers and young women look like cult fools.Good luck trying to get women…

Read More

California surfing figure Kurt Van Dyke, 66, a longtime resident of Costa Rica known for his deep ties to the global surf community, was murdered in a violent home invasion that has left friends, family and the Caribbean coast community reeling.Van Dyke, originally from Santa Cruz, California, was found dead Saturday morning inside his home in Hone Creek, Cahuita on Costa Rica’s Caribbean side. Local authorities say his body showed signs of asphyxiation and multiple stab wounds, and officers discovered him under a bed with a sheet covering his head and a knife nearby, according to a preliminary forensic examination.According…

Read More