Apple Inc. is in early discussions with Alphabet Inc.’s Google about using its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) system to power a revamped version of Siri, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter. The potential move marks a significant step towards outsourcing key AI technology as Apple seeks to catch…
Intel Corp (NASDAQ: INTC) is rallying late on Friday after President Donald Trump confirmed the US government has finalised a deal to take a 10% equity stake in the beleaguered chipmaker.The aforementioned agreement marks an extraordinary federal intervention in corporate America.The announcement, expected to be formalized later in the day,…
Gold has long been regarded as a traditional safe-haven investment, offering protection in times of uncertainty and market volatility. This year, the precious metal has once again demonstrated its resilience, reaching record highs as tariffs, inflation concerns, and broader market instability drive demand. The surge has also given fresh momentum…
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has achieved a landmark milestone in the cryptocurrency sector, surpassing some of the largest corporate and exchange holdings of Bitcoin to become the world’s second-largest holder, trailing only the pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto.Rapid growth since launchLaunched in January 2024, the IBIT ETF has quickly established…
Fed chair Jerome Powell struck a dovish tone at the Jackson Hole symposium Friday, signalling a shift in policy focus toward supporting a softening labour market, rather than preemptively tightening to curb inflation.While he did not explicitly commit to a rate cut, his remarks were seen as opening the door…
Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (August 22) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news. Bitcoin and Ethereum price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$116,546, a 3.9 percent increase…
Citing a shifting economic situation in the US, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank is ready to adjust interest rates during his speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. Powell indicated that the Fed’s dual mandate goal is essentially in balance, saying the labor market…
By Darren Brady Nelson One of former President Ronald Reagan’s most famous quotes is “trust, but verify.” He made that remark on December 8, 1987, to then-Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev as the audience gathered on that historic day for a nuclear arms treaty. In the wake of US President…
Easement to Facilitate Near-Term Exploration Logistics for New Amalga Gold Project & Secure Road Route Spanning One-Third of Distance from Public Highway to Project Site Grande Portage Resources Ltd. (TSXV:GPG)(OTCQB:GPTRF)(FSE:GPB) (‘Grande Portage’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it has applied for a State of Alaska easement related…
Shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store plummeted roughly 10% on Thursday after the restaurant unveiled its new logo earlier this week as part of a larger brand refresh. The new logo removes the image of a man leaning against a barrel that was prominently featured in the original, leaving…