SEC says GameStop’s stock surge was more than just a simple short squeeze
But excessive short interest "likely contributed" to the initial price spike. Enlarge / *Glass-breaking noise* (credit: Aurich Lawson) Back in January, when we attempted to explain the meteoric rise of GameStop's stock price,.....»»
Crime blotter: NFL player robbed, SEC hacked, and iPhone thieves being arrested around the US
An SEC hack involved spoofing an iPhone, an NFL player's iPad is stolen from his car, and "porch pirates" are being caught.A man in handcuffs (Pixabay) The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the latest in Apple-related crime. Con.....»»
Want $1 Million in Retirement? 2 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades.
Want $1 Million in Retirement? 2 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades......»»
Venom: The Last Dance is already falling short at the box office
Its opening weekend may have only just begun, but Venom 3 is already falling short of its franchise's standards at the box office......»»
This Top Stock Is in the Best Position to Capitalize on the Unprecedented Growth It Sees Ahead
This Top Stock Is in the Best Position to Capitalize on the Unprecedented Growth It Sees Ahead.....»»
Novel light source enables better temporal resolution of UV-induced molecular dynamics
The Attosecond Science group at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science has developed a novel light source capable of producing extremely short pulses for the investigation of UV-induced molecular dynamics with unprecedented temporal resolution. S.....»»
SEC fines tech companies for misleading SolarWinds disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged four current and former public companies – Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited – with making materially misleading disclosures regarding cy.....»»
Spirit Stock Spikes After the Budget Airline Says It Will Lay Off Staff and Sell Jets
Spirit Stock Spikes After the Budget Airline Says It Will Lay Off Staff and Sell Jets.....»»
Stalking rates in Australia are still shockingly high—one simple strategy might help
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals one in seven adult Australians have been stalked in their lifetime: one in five women and one in 15 men......»»
Having the "right" friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you'll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored......»»
Should You Buy This Millionaire-Maker Stock Instead of Coca-Cola?
Should You Buy This Millionaire-Maker Stock Instead of Coca-Cola?.....»»
This Sam Altman-Backed Nuclear Stock Just Doubled in a Week. Is It Too Late to Buy?
This Sam Altman-Backed Nuclear Stock Just Doubled in a Week. Is It Too Late to Buy?.....»»
Meet America"s Newest $1 Trillion Company. Warren Buffett Has Spent $77.8 Billion Buying Its Stock Since 2018
Meet America"s Newest $1 Trillion Company. Warren Buffett Has Spent $77.8 Billion Buying Its Stock Since 2018.....»»
Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates in London neighborhoods, finds study
Rising numbers of houses and flats listed as short-term lets on Airbnb are associated with higher rates of crimes such as burglaries and street robberies right across London, according to the most detailed study of its kind......»»
A simple password mistake led to 5.3 million leaked health records
Unprotected Mexican health care database left unprotected leads to 5.3 million users with their data stolen and exposed to identity theft and more......»»
Advanced driver-assistance systems could become $307 billion market by 2035, report says
Revenue from advanced driver-assist systems is expected to surge from just $1.7 billion in 2023, according to a report by Oliver Wyman Forum. The firm also expects massive revenue growth in EV charging services......»»
In political ad barrage, EVs get the short end of the stick, especially in Michigan
Some $21.5 million has been spent on EV-related ads this election cycle. About 88 percent, or $18.9 million, of it is negative, according to a study......»»
These simple accessories will elevate your MacBook experience
With the M4 MacBook Pros just around the corner, now is the perfect time to consider some great accessories to enhance your experience. Whether you’re sticking with your current MacBook or upgrading, these accessories are compatible with various mo.....»»
How to breed horses in Minecraft
Breeding horses is fairly simple in Minecraft. Follow this basic guide and you'll have a full-sized horse ranch in no time......»»
Structural biology analysis of a Pseudomonas bacterial virus reveals a genome ejection motor
The viruses that infect bacteria are the most abundant biological entities on the planet. For example, a recent simple study of 92 showerheads and 36 toothbrushes from American bathrooms found more than 600 types of bacterial viruses, commonly called.....»»
Microbes in environment drove methane emissions more than fossil fuels between 2020 and 2022, analysis finds
Microbes in the environment, not fossil fuels, have been driving the recent surge in methane emissions globally, according to a new, detailed analysis published Oct 28 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by CU Boulder researchers a.....»»