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The violent rotation out of Big Tech has dragged the Nasdaq 100 Index down 8% in just over two weeks, leaving it on the cusp of a correction. Whether it can avoid that dubious milestone will likely come down to earnings from a quartet of companies worth nearly $10 trillion combined. In a week that also brings a Federal Reserve interest-rate decision, investors will focus primarily on results from Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday, followed by Meta Platforms Inc., Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. over the next two days. The stakes were already high after a torrid first-half rally for Big…

Kennedy Heath, a member of the NAACP Gary branch, recently placed third in vocal classical performance at the national NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics competition.The competition is first held at the local level, and then those who win gold medals advance to the national competition, Heath said. The competitions, open to high school students, have 30 categories ranging from business, STEM and the arts, she said.In addition to her third-place finish, Heath was one of 40 girls to receive a $10,000 Lancome Write Your Future Scholarship, which is one of the scholarships available to Black students and students…

Side hustles can be a good way to learn new skills, explore a fun hobby, or even make serious money. According to a new survey from NEXT, a small business insurance platform, a surprisingly large percentage of side hustlers are making thousands of dollars per month.Want to see how much money you can make with side hustles? Let’s dig into the NEXT side hustle survey data.About 1 in 5 side hustles earn $5,000 (or more) per monthNEXT recently conducted a survey of 1,000 Americans who have side hustles. The NEXT survey found that, although most side hustlers are making less…

A seasoned finance guru has revealed the four money moves he plans to make if Kamala Harris wins the 2024 presidential election. Sean Bryant warned there will be a ‘guaranteed impact’ on the US stock market no matter who wins the White House in November – Trump or Kamala Harris.If Democratic nominee wins the election, Bryant has a four-part plan in place to protect his money: investing in renewable energy, stalling student loan payments, infrastructure, and real estate. The first move Bryant plans on making is to invest in renewable energy in the event Harris wins and Trump loses.During his time as president,…

There’s a reason why every popular YouTube creator is in the business of selling merchandise. These creators know they’re running a business—and successful business owners find ways to diversify their revenue. Relying on advertising and brand deals can be fickle as they come down to the whims of third parties and algorithms. More than ever, YouTube creators realize selling custom merchandise and other products can bring in revenue while also energizing their fan base. And the best part is the creator is in full control, including designing the merch, running the shop, and promoting their goods. No algorithm required. You…

Learn how to get paid to write for beginners and much more. getty Do you have a way with words? You could turn your prowess with pronouns, verbs and adjectives into a lucrative side hustle when you learn how to make money by writing. Many large and small websites hire freelance writers to produce their content, offering you a platform to share your insights and an opportunity to make some extra dough. Even those who have never written anything besides personal social media posts or journal entries can find a place to sell their writing. This list provides a step-by-step…

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OpenAI could lose as much as $5 billion this year due to the massive costs of running AI products like ChatGPT — and likely needs to raise more money within the next 12 months, according to an eyebrow-raising report published Thursday. CEO Sam Altman’s firm — worth $80 billion as of February — is on track to spend as much as $7 billion this year to train and operate its popular chatbot, according to an analysis conducted by The Information. The whopping sum includes nearly $4 billion earmarked for renting server capacity from Microsoft that’s required to maintain ChatGPT and…

Trump’s speech is an hour behind. A half hour into the wait, restless attendees start chanting “Trump.” The woman sitting in front of me murmurs her own chant:“Bitcoin, bitcoin—that’s what they should be chanting.” She must have gotten the memo: It’s not a Trump rally; it’s a bitcoin rally.When Trump finally takes the stage to “God Bless the USA,” he basks in the glory of his standing ovation, “thrilled…to become the first American president ever to address a bitcoin event.” His next step is to pander to his supporters in the audience. “This is the kind of spirit that will…

During the opening keynote delivered by AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su at Computex 2024, AMD finally lifted the lid on their highly-anticipated Zen 5 microarchitecture. The backbone for the next couple of years of everything CPU at AMD, the company unveiled their plans to bring Zen 5 in the consumer market, announcing both their next-generation mobile and desktop products at the same time. With a tight schedule that will see both platforms launch within weeks of each other, today AMD is taking their first step with the launch of the Ryzen AI 300 series – codenamed Strix Point – their new…