Y Saraswati lost her husband 30 years ago – she says a $35 widow’s pension every month gives her dignity [Bimal Thankachan] Balaram Bhallavi and his family might finally get a proper roof over their heads. For years, a tiled shanty in a sun-drenched village in India’s central Madhya Pradesh state has been home to […]
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Nvidia Shares Go on a $290 Billion Tear as Clients Splurge on AI
(Bloomberg) — Nvidia Corp. shares rallied back from last week’s selloff as some of the chip giant’s biggest clients are doubling down on artificial intelligence investments. Most Read from Bloomberg The Santa Clara, California-based company’s stock jumped 15% this week, adding nearly $290 billion in market capitalization and posting its best weekly performance since last […]
Biden’s Old ‘0% Inflation’ Comment Comes Back To Bite As McKinsey Says New Biggest Splurge For US Consumers Is Groceries
Biden’s Old ‘0% Inflation’ Comment Comes Back To Bite As McKinsey Says New Biggest Splurge For US Consumers Is Groceries According to a recent CBS News poll, 39% of Americans believe the economy is “good,” with 57% of respondents viewing the economy as “bad.” It’s an issue President Joe Biden has to grapple with as […]
Microsoft’s $100 Billion Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Splurge Could Send This Stock Soaring
The race to develop infrastructure for powering generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications intensified following reports that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and OpenAI are expected to invest $100 billion to $115 billion in a new supercomputer called Stargate, according to tech-focused business publication The Information. While Microsoft and OpenAI themselves haven’t released any details, the two companies […]
How the billionaire spends his fortune, from McDonald’s breakfasts to a rare and ‘indefensible’ splurge
Berkshire Hathaway CEO and chairman Warren Buffett’s net worth is an estimated $136 billion. He’s the world’s eighth-richest person, per Bloomberg, above Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Buffett is known for living modestly and being one of the world’s most generous philanthropists. Warren Buffett’s had a good start to the year — his […]
Nick Cannon used to ‘splurge’ on cars, old and new. Now, he gets to showcase that passion on his new show.
There’s no doubt TV host, actor and comedian Nick Cannon has a lot of drive. He’s now taking his talents — and his lifelong passion for cars — to a new show on Tubi called Nick Cannon’s Big Drive. The eight-episode series shows Cannon linking up with his celebrity friends to talk about car culture […]
Supergoop sunscreen review: Worth the splurge
You’ve probably heard of Supergoop sunscreen — or at least you’ve seen it (the bright, fun packaging is hard to miss). The uber-popular brand came on the anti-sunburn scene in 2005 with a singular mission: to distribute sunblock in public schools. “I learned from my dermatologist that sun damage starts at a very young age […]