Swarming cicadas, stock traders, and the wisdom of the crowd
The springtime emergence of vast swarms of cicadas can be explained by a mathematical model of collective decision-making that has similarities to models describing stock market crashes......»»
2023 Apple stock growth lags behind competitors, longest revenue decline in two decades
Today marks the last day of trading for 2023. While AAPL saw a 54% gain for the year, the performance is put in perspective when looking at its competitors and peers. Here’s a look at the revenue declines Apple has seen and how it could turn things.....»»
Adding a small amount of solid carbon to copper boosts its conductivity
A common carbon compound is enabling remarkable performance enhancements when mixed in just the right proportion with copper to make electrical wires. It's a phenomenon that defies conventional wisdom about how metals conduct electricity......»»
AirTags start at $20 each, Apple Watch Series 9 now $70 off, Beats Studio Buds hit $80, more
Bring a little extra peace of mind to your holiday travel with Apple’s AirTags starting at $24 each, or as little as $20 when you buy a four-pack. The savings continue over to Apple Watch Series 9, which is still in stock at $70 off before Apple ha.....»»
Apple"s popular Space Black M3 MacBook Pro returns to all-time best price
The lowest price on record for Apple's M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro is back, with B&H also throwing in free 2-day shipping for fast delivery to your door.In stock and ready to ship, the $1,749 MacBook Pro features Apple's M3 Pro chip with an 11-core CP.....»»
How do financial incentives for CEOs affect business outcomes? Bonuses have minimal effect, stock options have none
Financial incentives for chief executive officers (CEOs) are thought to motivate them to lead their company toward achieving important business objectives. In the first systematic review of all research on CEO incentives, researchers assessed the pre.....»»
B&H Photo has last-minute deals of up to $2,000 off the hottest Apple products
Last-minute shoppers rejoice as B&H Photo offers huge discounts of up to $2,000 off retail, with items shipping next-day or within the week to have gifts in time for Christmas.Last-minute savings up to $2,000.The season's hottest gifts are in stock a.....»»
Nomad launches Titanium Band and Steel Band for smaller 41, 40, and 38mm Apple Watches [U]
The band is finally back in stock after being back-ordered since the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 back in September. Nomad has launched its high-end Titanium Band and Steel Band today for the smaller Apple Watch sizes. These premium metal lin.....»»
Judge rejects Elon Musk’s attempt to avoid testifying in Twitter stock probe
Musk has to testify for SEC probe into whether he violated US securities laws. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bet_Noire) Elon Musk can't avoid testifying in an investigation into whether he violated federal securities l.....»»
Hard-fought COP28 agreement suggests the days of fossil fuels are numbered—but climate catastrophe is not yet averted
As negotiators stagger towards their beds in Dubai and another year's climate talks come to a close, it's time to take stock. Did COP28 achieve the big breakthrough the world needs on climate change?.....»»
Apple stock closes at an all-time-high, added $1 trillion to its market cap in 2023
The AAPL stock closed at $197.96, up 1.67% for the day, a new record high for the company.AAPL closes at an all-time-highIt's hard to bet against Apple in the stock market. The company has consistently outperformed its contemporaries and is one of fi.....»»
AAPL stock closes at new record high after adding $1 trillion to market cap this year
Apple as a company is doing alright. The firm’s stock just closed at an all-time high, valuing Apple at more than $3 trillion. That puts the market cap value add for 2023 over the $1 trillion mark. Not bad. more….....»»
Apple"s upgraded M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch just dropped to $1,499
With a bump up in memory and extra storage, the new M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch is $300 off in addition to $50 off AppleCare. Units are in stock at press time for delivery by Christmas.Save $300 on this M3 MacBook ProIn an epic price cut that's available.....»»
Ford"s Doug Field makes biggest nonfamily insider stock buy in decades
The $2 million share purchase by former Apple and Tesla executive Doug Fields is a show of confidence in the automaker's future, a spokesperson said......»»
Renault to sell first portion of Nissan stake, booking $1.62 billion loss
Based on the current Nissan stock price, the share disposal is worth $824.29 million, Renault said, and represents the first move by the automaker to reduce its Nissan stake to 15 percent from around 43 percent......»»
Wedbush raises "resilient" Apple stock price target to $250
Wedbush continues to be impressed by Apple, raising its price target for the iPhone maker from $240 to $250, a second rise in a three-month period.Apple MixC WenzhouIn September, analysts at Wedbush upped the firm's price target for Apple from $230 t.....»»
Final day: get Apple"s new M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro for $1,749
Matching the record low price we've seen on Apple's brand-new 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip, shoppers can pick up the laptop for $1,749 with free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S. Units are in stock and ready to ship.Holiday shopper.....»»
Get Apple"s M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1,299
Apple's M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD is not only $200 off, but it's in stock with free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S. at B&H.Available for $1,299 in your choice of Midnight or Space Gray, this 13-inch MacBook Air config is.....»»
A 2nd Gotion battery plant plan divides another small town
A crowd that was split between supporters excited about jobs and opponents worried about safety and other concerns held forth for nearly five hours of boisterous public comment......»»
Roar of cicadas was so loud, it was picked up by fiber-optic cables
Brood X made itself known in a way that could change how we monitor insect populations. Enlarge / BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ (credit: astrida via Getty Images) One of the world’s most peculiar test beds stretches above Prince.....»»
The lasting effect of FineWoven: Best Buy and Target aren’t bothering with in-store stock
Here’s something I noticed recently. Despite the hoopla around Apple’s leather-replacing settling, there does seem to be one lasting effect. more….....»»