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From Cheddar. We may not be headed for a 2008-esque disaster, but increased geopolitical tension paired with the end of the tech boom means volatility could stick around.
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From Cheddar. We may not be headed for a 2008-esque disaster, but increased geopolitical tension paired with the end of the tech boom means volatility could stick around.
From Cheddar. Bitcoin halving typically raises the value of the cryptocurrency – and it could be an ‘exemplary’ hedge against inflation.
From Cheddar. Alphabet’s chief financial officer says Google is making jobs cuts as it restructures its finance team. CFO Ruth Porat wrote in a company memo that the team, quote, ‘collectively have to make tough decisions, including how and where we work to align with our highest priority area,’ citing the industry wide shift to…
From Cheddar. Meta is rolling out its competitor to Chat GBT. Meta A.I. is a virtual assistant now available on all Meta platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Whatsapp. The assistant can help users with questions and generate A.I. images and video. Meta A.I. is powered by the company’s large language model, the Meta Llama Three.
From Cheddar. After the 2021 boom, IPO activity slowed down significantly, in part due to monetary policy – but things are getting moving again with tech-friendly companies like Iboutta and Rubrik making a public debut.
From Cheddar. You may have noticed fewer new venture capital-backed startups (like Airbnb or Uber) lately. The market slowed to a crawl after 2021, but things are expected to take off again in 2025.
From Cheddar. Workers at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant have begun casting their ballots in a union vote. If a majority of the roughly four thousand workers support the union drive, they will be represented by the United Auto Workers union. After a high-profile strike last summer that won a new contract with the big three…
From Cheddar. A new study suggests that left unchecked, climate change will come with a hefty price tag. The study, published in ‘Nature,’ found that climate change will cost $38 trillion dollars a year by 2049. Compared to a world with no warming, researchers at the Germany’s Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research calculated that…
From Cheddar. While the U.S. may slowly be on the path to lowering inflation (and therefore interest rates), Europe has thoroughly trounced America, putting it on the path to lower rates by this summer.
From Cheddar. Not only is April Financial Literacy Month, it’s also the kickoff of the spring homebuying season. So now is the time to make sure you have a financial plan in place – and why it might not be wise for that to include buying your first home.
From Cheddar. Author of ‘Clean Meat,’ Paul Shapiro joins Cheddar to discuss how the cellular agricultural revolution helps lower rates of foodborne illness and greatly improves environmental sustainability. Plus, how his company The Better Meat Co. is bringing healthier food options to the table.
From Cheddar. April’s release of the monthly Housing Starts and Building Permits reports by the Census Bureau provides crucial insights into the construction activity in the housing market. These reports are an economic indicator, shedding light on the current state of the housing market and its broader economic impact.
From Cheddar. Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, where you can book a vehicle from trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. CFO Chuck Fisher joins Cheddar from the driver seat of the new Tesla Cybertruck, to talk travel trends and what is next for the platform.
From Cheddar. Get ready for a new era of Netflix movies. The streaming giant appointed a new head of its film division and he’s shifting away from the high-budget blockbusters and prestige dramas of the past several years. Dan Lin, producer of films like ‘the Lego movie’ and the adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘It,’ has…
From Cheddar. News from Tesla just out this morning, shareholders will be asked to approve CEO Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package that has a potential worth of $55 billion. Initially, Musk received options to buy 303 million shares of Tesla at $23.34 Each as part of his pay package. It was worth $51 billion when…
From Cheddar. Americans will likely be dealing with higher interest rates for longer. Speaking yesterday, federal reserve chair Jerome Powell confirmed what economists have suspected, that the fed wants to see inflation heading down again before it considers a rate cut.
From Cheddar. Recent headlines might make it sound like World War III is imminent, but when it comes to your finances, it’s not the time to panic. The market is coming off its longest winning streak since 2011.
From Cheddar. Caitlin Clark is heading to the Indiana Fever, the number one draft pick and the highest-scoring college basketball player of all time. And while she may not be getting millions from the WNBA, there’s a few ways she’ll net compensation for her generational talents.
From Cheddar. A new report from market research firm IDC says that sales of the Iphone fell 10% in the most recent quarter, and its almost entirely due to falling popularity in China. Apple sold 50 million Iphones from January through March, compared to 55 million in the same period a year ago. In the…
From Cheddar. According to a Wall Street Journal report from anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the U.S. Department of Justice plans to sue Live Nation, the country’s largest concert promoter and ticketing website, for violating antitrust laws. The lawsuit, which is allegedly coming in the next few weeks, alleges that Ticketmaster abused its market…
From Cheddar. Corporate earnings season is underway, that time when companies share their billions in sales or double-digit profits. But the data shows even companies are struggling with high inflation and interest rates.
From Cheddar. Imagine conversing face to face with your favorite actor, president, athlete, or singer from the past or present all with the help of artificial intelligence. Soul Machines is reimagining the way we interact with AI thanks to advancements in personalized digital experiences. Greg Cross, CEO of Soul Machines, explains how his company is…
From Cheddar. Ryan Serhant is both a successful entrepreneur and an industry expert in brand marketing. You can now access all of his trade secrets and personal strategies in the new digital coaching platform “Sell It”.
From Cheddar. Google has removed links to California based news outlets, citing a proposed law that would require the company to pay publications a "journalism usage fee" for using their content alongside digital ads. The California Journalism Preservation Act was proposed in 2023 and is currently pending in the state legislature.
From Cheddar. Oil prices hit their highest level in six months on Friday and they’re expected to keep rising following Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel over the weekend. Iran, the third-largest oil producer in OPEC, could face new sanctions from the G-7 countries, according to a Biden administration official.
From Cheddar. Food waste – uneaten scraps or leftovers sent to landfills – is responsible for 10% of global emissions. Mill, a new product from the co-founder of Nest, thinks technology can play a role in eliminating it.
From Cheddar. By the time the 2024 election is over, be prepared to see some form of a recession – but this shouldn’t be as bad as what we experienced in 2020 or 2008.
From Cheddar. Amazon’s CEO says the company could become a leader in the artificial intelligence space. In his annual letter to shareholders, CEO Andy Jassy wrote the company is "building a substantial number of Genai applications across every Amazon consumer business." That ranges from customer-facing tools like ‘Rufus,’ Amazon’s shopping assistant, and Alexa, to coding…
From Cheddar. International Master Alice Lee defeated grandmaster Irina Krush to win the American Cup – becoming one of the best women players in the world in the process – but she’s not stopping there.
From Cheddar. Inflation continues to tick slightly higher – but look beyond the ‘Magnificent Seven’ and you’ll see there are plenty of companies still doing well.
From Cheddar. You can track your sleep habits or heart rate, but how about your brain? Neurable’s MW75-Neuro headphones turn your focus and productivity into data you can use to avoid burnout – here’s how they do it.
From Cheddar. New York Community Bank is currently offering the nation’s highest interest rate for a savings account. Users who sign up for a my banking direct account via New York Community Bank’s online arm will get a 5.55% Annual percentage yield. This comes about a month after the regional financial institution had to raise…
From Cheddar. The Federal Reserve wants ‘greater confidence’ that inflation is easing before it cuts interest rates. That’s according to the minutes from the fed’s March meeting. Inflation dominated Fed officials’ conversations, with concerns that it is not headed on a ‘sustainable’ path to 2 percent.
From Cheddar. Tensions in the South China Sea, Apple moving to India, and banning TikTok? The podcast ‘Face Off: The U.S. Versus China’ helps explain how we got here.
From Cheddar. Cust2Mate is a leading innovator in retail technology, aiming to revolutionize the shopping experience. By implementing smart cart technology, the tech company addresses the issue of theft while enhancing the shopper’s journey.
From Cheddar. Boeing delivered less than 100 planes in the first quarter of 2024. The company says just 83 planes were successfully handed off to its airline partners in the first three months of the year, with just 29 in March. That’s the lowest levels since 2021. This comes after several near disasters on Boeing…
From Cheddar. Target is adding cameras to self-checkout in hopes of deterring theft. The new technology, called Truscan, will look for any barcodes that have not been scanned by customers and alert them with both visual and audio cues. According to Bloomberg sources, target is already testing Truscan at some stores.
From Cheddar. Intel is making a run for Nvidia’s artificial intelligence crown. Yesterday, Intel revealed its latest A.I. chip, the Gaudi 3, and the company says it’s faster, more powerful, and uses less energy than Nvidia’s H100. Intel says the Gaudi 3 can help train or run A.I. models, and the chips will be available…
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From Cheddar. As we head into the second quarter, there’s an argument in favor of buying Boeing stock. Why? As one expert says, ‘there’s nowhere else to get planes.’
From Cheddar. The Biden administration has unveiled a plan, Plan B, to address the student loan debt crisis.
From Cheddar. Spirit Airlines will defer the delivery of some airbus planes in order to boost the company’s cash reserves. The planes, originally set to be delivered in 2025 and 2026, will now be delivered between 2030 and 2031. The company says this will increase liquidity by $340 million dollars. Spirit will also receive between…
From Cheddar. Thumbtack’s latest app updates help homeowners easily navigate the complexities of home ownership
From Cheddar. Introducing the One App for Your Home: A New Thumbtack for a New Era. Thumbtack’s latest app update offers 30 features to help homeowners easily navigate the complexities of home ownership. With personalized guidance on projects and professional hires, Thumbtack aims to simplify the process and empower homeowners to take confident action.
From Cheddar. According to Triple A, the average gas price right now is $3.60 Per gallon, but analysts are warning that could start to creep higher. Economists and analysts are warning that oil prices could continue to rise due to tensions in the Middle East. Iran has promised a retaliatory strike against Israel after its…
From Cheddar. With inflation and prices still on the rise, it might be worth considering a carpool app. One of them, Singapore-based Ryde, just went public in the U.S.
From Cheddar. Another issue for Boeing over the weekend as a Southwest flight, using a Boeing 737 aircraft, had to immediately land after taking off after part of the engine fell off during its departure from Denver International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the issue after the incident took place on Sunday morning,…
From Cheddar. Full Glass Wine Co., the company behind Bright Cellars, Wine Insiders, and Winc, knows you fell in love with home delivery during the pandemic – and it’s investing millions into making it even better.
From Cheddar. Cheddar Correspondent Remy Blaire discusses Bitcoin’s Q1 surge and upcoming halving. Will the momentum continue? Learn about the impact on prices and miners.
From Cheddar. It might sound counterintuitive, but the Fed cutting interest rates three times this year could cause inflation to spike and actually be worse for markets and the economy as a whole.
From Cheddar. If you live in Oregon you may be the lucky winner of that enormous Powerball jackpot over the weekend. A single ticket that was sold in the state matched all numbers to win the $1.326 Billion grand prize. It is unknown as of now if it was one person who bought the ticket…
From Cheddar. Elon musk announced that Telsa will unveil its ‘Robotaxi’ this summer. Musk made the announcement on X and said can expect to see the Robotaxi on August 8th. In the past, the Tesla CEO said the company is producing a car without control for humans to use and that fully autonomous taxis could…
From Cheddar. JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon thinks artificial intelligence could be the next printing press or steam engine. In his annual letter to shareholders, Dimon focused on the potential for A.I. to reshape the economy and the JPMorgan chase workforce.
From Cheddar. As Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company promises a $25 billion expansion in Arizona, the Biden administration said earlier today it will give the chipmaker up to $6.6 Billion in federal grants. This marks the second major U.S. chipmaking grant announcement of the last three weeks from the Biden administration, as the president works to…
From Cheddar. Celebrate National Beer Day with Samuel Adams! Explore the craft beer revolution, future plans, and support for local entrepreneurs.
From Cheddar. There’s seven months until Election Day 2024. Afterwards, 401(k) and investments traditionally react well… unless there’s a recession.
From Cheddar. March was a blockbuster month for jobs, with 303,000 new positions – and paired with slower wage growth, an economist and a portfolio manager agree this could be the ‘best of both worlds.’