Reported 11 months ago
Taiwanese celebrity Xie Xin shared her parents' terrifying experience of being robbed in Spain, suspecting the hotel's involvement. Her father went into shock and was rushed to the hospital after being choked by the robbers, while her mother suffered from trauma for years. Xie Xin expressed gratitude for Taiwan's safety and urged everyone to cherish and protect Taiwan. The incident revealed the dangers of traveling abroad and raised concerns about security in Spain.
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Reported 11 months ago
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Reported 11 months ago
OpenAI將推出ChatGPT的語音助手功能的發布延後，以確保其能夠安全有效地處理來自數百萬用戶的請求。該人工智能初創公司在五月份的產品發布活動上揭示了這一語音選項，這是其GPT-4模型的更新版本GPT-4o的一部分，該模型在實時處理文本、音頻和圖像方面表現更好。OpenAI計劃將語音功能在秋季放給所有付費訂戶使用，同時也在準備在未來推出視頻和屏幕共享功能。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Foundry's founder and CEO Jared Quincy Davis discusses the importance of GPU in AI, highlighting the underutilization issue in the AI sector. Davis emphasizes the increasing demand for Foundry's services, pointing to the significant growth potential in AI applications yet to be fully realized. The CEO also mentions the rising demand for AI from various sectors, including enterprises and startups, reflecting a growing interest in utilizing AI for both production and innovation purposes.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Paramount Global is moving forward with asset sales to reduce debt, with bankers hired to streamline operations. Reports suggest discussions about potentially selling the Paramount lot and leasing it back with a buyback option. The company is exploring various options, including selling non-core TV stations and potentially partnering with a tech platform for Paramount+. Layoffs are expected, with a focus on cutting costs by $500 million, but no decisions have been made on the final number of job cuts. Debt repayment and potential mergers and acquisitions are being considered, but any significant moves are unlikely before the next U.S. presidential election.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Deutsche Bank highlights the surge in call option volumes for US mega-cap growth and tech stocks compared to the rest of the S&P 500. Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman discusses how this trend could indicate a potential 'blow off top' and a stretch in market positioning, leading to a pause in upward momentum as companies enter a buyout blackout period before earnings announcements.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
McDonald's has launched a $5 value meal featuring a choice of a McDouble burger or McChicken sandwich, along with four-piece chicken McNuggets, small fries, and a small soft drink in an effort to bring customers back following a challenging first quarter. Despite the potential hit on margins, franchisees hope this limited-time offer will drive more traffic to McDonald's restaurants. Analysts believe the value menu will entice customers to purchase additional items to boost profitability and address concerns about rising prices. Other fast-food chains like KFC and Burger King have also introduced similar value meals recently.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
People 金媽Goldie Hawn和外孫女同行度假，兩人在相片中彼此合照，展現相似感。Hawn表示：「與家人一同度假！這是一份最棒的禮物❤️。」她和丈夫Kurt Russell是八個孫子的祖父母，包括女兒Kate Hudson的孩子和兒子Oliver Hudson的孩子。Hawn透露她的子女將心智平和和勤奮等原則傳授給他們的後代，並表示作為父母，他們有著極大的責任。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On June 27, a huge asteroid named 2011 UL21, one of the largest near-Earth asteroids, will have a close approach to Earth, coming within 4.1 million miles. Despite being classified as a 'potentially hazardous asteroid' due to its size, it is not expected to collide with Earth. If you're interested, you can watch its live approach through a free livestream by the Virtual Telescope Project on June 27, and it won't come this close to Earth again until 2089.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
The Atlantic Council estimates that extreme heat costs the US GDP $100 billion annually, with potential to double by 2030 due to climate change. Heatwaves affect agricultural and labor productivity, increase costs of cooling for businesses, and pose health risks, impacting economic output. Infrastructure like electric grids also needs updates for resilience. President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Nathaniel Keohane suggests investments and policies are needed to mitigate emissions contributing to climate change and address the economic impacts of heatwaves.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
In NVIDIA's upcoming shareholder meeting on June 26, Chipotle will undergo a 50-for-1 stock split, and earnings reports from Micron Technology, General Mills, Levi Strauss, and BlackBerry are expected. New home sales data for May will also be released. NVIDIA's stock broke a losing streak, Chipotle's stock has grown over 43% YTD, with Micron expecting revenue growth in 2024, and home sales estimated at 640,000. For more insights and market updates, watch the full episode of Market Domination Overtime for expert commentary.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Rivian股票（RIVN）周三大漲，因電動汽車製造商宣布與大眾汽車達成合資協議，帶來新一輪資金注入。大眾汽車宣布將與Rivian合作開發用於兩家未來電動汽車中的“下一代軟件定義車輛架構”。根據協議，大眾汽車將通過“可轉換為Rivian普通股的未擔保可轉換票據”最初投資10億美元，之後可在2026年前分期額外投資40億美元，總計股本注入為50億美元。這一消息消除了市場對Rivian現金流問題的擔憂，並讓公司為推出R2和R3大眾市場SUV準備足夠資金。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
美國老牌連鎖餐廳Hooters傳出關閉40多家分店，原因是食材成本上升和人力成本增加。Hooters回應將推出冷凍食品，並積極拓展海外市場。截至2023年，Hooters全球共有293個據點，比2022年減少1.3%。台灣擁有3間分店。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
According to a Bloomberg survey, one-third of economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise its interest rate in July and reveal a roadmap for quantitative tightening (QT). The survey shows growing interest and potential market volatility ahead of the decision, with different views on the timing and scale of bond buying reduction by the BOJ.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
FedEx anticipates a profit for fiscal 2025 above Wall Street estimates, with shares soaring by 14.9% in extended trading. The company aims for earnings of $20 to $22 per share, surpassing analysts' expectations of $20.92. FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam expressed confidence in achieving momentum in fiscal 2025, despite challenges in its Express overnight delivery unit and diminishing gains from operational efficiencies. The company's revenue in the fourth quarter increased to $22.1 billion, slightly beating estimates, while shares saw a 12-month gain of 10% at the close of trading.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Amid a contentious divorce case, Billy Ray Cyrus has filed new court documents claiming he was physically, verbally, and emotionally abused by his soon-to-be-ex-wife, Firerose. This comes as a response to Firerose accusing Cyrus of psychological abuse during their brief marriage. The situation escalated with allegations of unauthorized credit card charges and threats related to a preventive double mastectomy, illustrating a tumultuous legal battle between the two parties.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
投資公司KKR將於週二從開發商Quarterra Multifamily贊助的封閉式基金收購18個多家庭房地產資產組合，總值約21億美元。該組合涵蓋加利福尼亞州、華盛頓州、佛羅里達州、德克薩斯州、喬治亞州、北卡羅來納州、科羅拉多州和新澤西州，共包括5,200套房源。KKR將與知名的多家庭房地產經營商Carter-Haston、MG Properties和Dalan Real Estate合作經營這些資產。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
通用汽车的自动驾驶出租车部门Cruise周二宣布，该公司已任命一位前Xbox创始工程师为美国汽车制造商陷入困境的自动驾驶车辆公司的新CEO。Marc Whitten将于7月16日接任首席执行官，Cruise宣布。自从去年Kyle Vogt辞去CEO一职以来，Cruise一直有两位联合总裁负责管理该公司，其后车辆一次事故引发了公司的危机。这两位联合总裁将继续留任Cruise。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Emerging-market currencies, including the Mexican peso and Brazilian real, weakened against the US dollar despite weak US economic data, with high-yielding currencies like the Hungarian forint and Polish zloty also experiencing losses. South Africa's rand fell amid global risk aversion, while comments from Federal Reserve governors influenced market sentiment. In the bond market, countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and South Korea issued bonds, with interest in Indonesian green bonds and Ukraine receiving military aid. Latin American stocks declined slightly, while the overall emerging-market stock index rose, supported by increased profit forecasts for EM companies.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Shares of Nvidia are rebounding as it spearheads the tech sector's growth and the broader market rally, with Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick noting the company's significant role in driving the market. Sosnick discusses how institutional portfolio managers face 'weaponized FOMO,' where the fear of missing out drives them to stay in line with their peers in the market, creating a piling effect that heavily weights certain stocks. Despite concerns about the tech rally, Sosnick points out that Nvidia's earnings potential justifies its valuation levels.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
French President Macron called a snap election, leading to potential civil unrest. Ben Emons, founder of Fed Watch Advisors, suggests opportunities in French bonds which are considered safer assets in the Eurozone compared to Italy or Greece, as well as French stocks like banks which seem overextended. Investors may find opportunities in both French stocks and bonds leading up to the election as geopolitical tensions may present investment opportunities, despite initial market reactions suggesting overselling. Emons also touches on the upcoming UK elections and the potential impact of inflation and fiscal policies on the markets.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Cliff Asness, co-founder of AQR Capital Management, mentioned at the Bloomberg Invest conference in New York that the firm is increasing the role of machines in its operations. Asness noted that letting machines make more decisions has contributed to the firm's improved performance. AQR has diversified into trend-following strategies and ventured into esoteric markets like Malaysian palm oil and milk. Asness also highlighted the market's increased inefficiency due to factors like meme stocks and valuation gaps, influencing the firm's investment strategies.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Kyunghee Kim discusses the importance of allowing kids to experience boredom. With today's busy schedules, children are often over-scheduled and deprived of unstructured time. Kim argues that boredom leads to unstructured time, which in turn fosters creativity. She provides tips for parents to incorporate unstructured time into their kids' routines to promote creativity and overall well-being. By allowing children to feel boredom and engage in unstructured activities, parents can help them develop important skills and foster creativity.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
The city of Detroit has passed an ordinance to prohibit gas stations from locking customers inside the store following a fatal shooting that occurred after a clerk locked the door during an argument. The new law makes it illegal for employees to remotely lock doors of businesses with protective glass. The incident in May 2023 stemmed from a $3.80 dispute, resulting in a fatal shooting where one person died and others were injured. The clerk and another individual involved are facing charges related to the incident.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
The Bravo series 'Top Chef' is venturing outside the U.S. for its 22nd season by filming in Canada, following previous seasons shot in London and Wisconsin. Judges Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons announced the Canadian road trip on Instagram, with Simmons excited for a homecoming as she is from Toronto. The upcoming season, without a premiere date yet, will showcase Canada's culinary scene, highlighting the diverse food culture in cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Canada's tourism promotion agency, Destination Canada, welcomes the opportunity for the country to be featured on the show.
Source: YAHOO