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......»»
Early evolution of cicadas revealed by analyses of new fossils
To clarify the early evolutionary history of Cicadoidea fossils, the phylogenetic relationships between Mesozoic fossils and extant Cicadoidea, the macroevolution of body structure adaptations, and their relationship with environmental changes, Dr. J.....»»
Taking stock: Private investment in space companies rebounded in 2023
Money flows into commercial space stations, logistics, and lunar exploration are lagging. Enlarge / Firefly Aerospace test-fired its new Miranda engine for the first time last year. Firefly was among the top companies receiving p.....»»
German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen could spin off airbag unit in stock offering
The world's third-largest auto supplier has been looking for a buyer for the airbag unit, which employs around 35,000 people, since 2022......»»
Fisker faces NHTSA probe over Ocean crossover braking complaints; stock sinks below $1
The EV startup, already struggling with sales and distribution, has received nine complaints alleging loss of braking over low-traction or bumpy roads, NHTSA said. One of the complaints alleges a crash and injury......»»
Musk wants 25% voting control at Tesla before fulfilling AI goal
Musk currently owns about 13 percent of Tesla stock after selling billions of dollars of shares in 2022 partly to help finance his $44 billion purchase of Twitter......»»
Efforts to bring trade standards to Paraguay"s Ciudad del Este just make it harder for residents to survive
Paraguay's Ciudad del Este is a busy South American contraband hub where scrappy Paraguayan vendors and Brazilian traders mix with businessmen from places as far away as Lebanon and South Korea. This hive of activity moves billions of dollars' worth.....»»
The 4 best laptops for stock trading and finance in 2024
If you're looking for a solid trading laptop, then these four picks should fit almost any need......»»
Year-end survey spotlights food safety, age-related consumer behavior, out-of-stock trends
Building off the previous month's survey, the December 2023 Consumer Food Insights Report digs deeper into the relationships between food-date labels and the decision to discard food. The report also explores generational differences in food behavior.....»»
Lucid Q4 deliveries fall 10%; stock plummets
The EV startup reported 1,734 deliveries in the most recent quarter and full-year sales of 6,001. Lucid has repeatedly cut its production forecasts amid weak demand for its luxury Air sedan......»»
Penske Automotive, board face shareholder lawsuit over stock buybacks
A lawsuit filed in Delaware alleges the Penske Automotive's board breached its fiduciary duties by allowing CEO Roger Penske to take majority voting control of the company through stock buybacks......»»
Study shows effects of vegetation composition, warming and nitrogen deposition on peatland carbon sink function
Peatlands, which contain about one-third of the global soil carbon stock, are important carbon sinks. Their net carbon uptake is equivalent to ~1% of human fossil fuel emissions or 3%–10% of the current net sink of natural terrestrial ecosystems. H.....»»
Quantum mechanics model unveils hidden patterns in stock markets
A new study published in Financial Innovation has developed a novel quantum model for stock market fluctuations that incorporates economic uncertainty and herding behavior. The study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the origins and implicati.....»»
Fisker names third accounting chief since October as shares plunge
Fisker said it named Angel Salinas as chief accounting officer after the EV automaker lost two previous top accountants since October. Its stock price is down by about a third this year......»»
Apple Vision Pro expected to launch in February
Apple is starting to prepare for the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, with stock arriving at distribution centers and stores getting ready for a release in February.Apple Vision ProApple's inbound mixed-reality headset has always been slated for an ea.....»»
Not all financial predictions for Apple"s holiday quarter are doom and gloom
Despite other investment analysts downgrading Apple, Evercore is more positive and is maintaining a $220 stock price target because of the continued growth of the App Store.Apple's App StoreEvercore has previously been positive on Apple because of wh.....»»
Microsoft poised to overtake Apple as most valuable company
As Microsoft stock rises and Apple's falls over analysts expectation of slowing iPhone demand, the two firms are once more within $100 billion of each other — the smallest gap in over two years.Credit: MicrosoftApple and Microsoft have a long histo.....»»
No one can predict how financial markets will behave with absolute certainty. Here"s why
Some stock market enthusiasts claim to be able to predict financial market trends with fantastic accuracy......»»
Apple stock takes another hit, as Piper Sandler downgrades to neutral
Apple has been dealt another blow to its stock price, as analysts at Piper Sandler have downgraded AAPL to "neutral" over concerns of handset and macro weakness in 2024.Apple's iPhone 15 may have a tough start to 2024As part of a much larger note see.....»»
Forget the proverbial wisdom: Opposites don’t really attract, study finds
Educational attainment, substance use were most common shared traits among couples. What draws us to choose romantic partners? A sweeping new meta-analysis suggests we gravitate toward certain shared traits. (credit: Muramasa).....»»
iPhone 16 won"t be compelling, says analyst with no compelling data
Investment analysts at Barclays say that the 2024 iPhone 16 range won't reverse what it sees as falling iPhone demand, and consequently has lowered its stock price target.Mockup of a possible iPhone 16Barclays has only cut its Apple price target by a.....»»