William O’Dowd IV, CEO of Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:DLPN), increased his personal investment in the company by acquiring an additional 13,000 shares of common stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $1.09 each, bringing the total value of the transaction to approximately $14,170. This move highlights O’Dowd’s confidence in the company’s future…
Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in late November 2023, addressing ongoing consumer financial protection issues. A few weeks later, the CFPB stepped up its efforts by filing a lawsuit against Zelle, a major peer-to-peer payments network, and its three…
Neuralink, the brain technology startup founded by Elon Musk, announced that it has received approval to launch a new feasibility study using its experimental brain implant and robotic arm technology. This initiative, called FIRST studywill evaluate the safety and functionality of the company’s wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) and its surgical robot. The study is specifically…
SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, has put forward an ambitious proposal to turn its Starbase facility in Boca Chica Beach, Texas, into an officially chartered city. The company has submitted a petition urging local authorities to approve the move, which it says would support the continued growth of its business and workforce…
A judge has ruled against President-elect Donald Trump’s attempts to throw out his guilty plea in a case involving allegations of falsifying business records, a case linked to a controversial payout during his 2016 presidential campaign. The ruling comes in context of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity, raising questions about the…
The US auto market is poised for its strongest performance in years, with new vehicle sales expected to rise to levels not seen since 2019. Industry analysts expect a recovery in 2025, driven by improved affordability, lower interest rates and a gradual normalization of the vehicle market. stocks after years of supply chain disruptions and…
Apple is accused of illegally surveilling the personal devices and iCloud accounts of its employees, particularly when they discuss pay and workplace conditions. A new complaint, filed by Domingo Amar Bhakta in a California state court, accuses the tech giant of requiring employees to install software on personal devices used for work. This software supposedly…
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are reportedly in discussions regarding a potential merger The Nikkei newspaper. The move, which could reshape the global automotive landscape, aims to improve their ability to compete in an industry that is rapidly shifting towards electric vehicles, autonomous technology and intensifying competition from Chinese automakers and Tesla ….
Hershey shares surged as much as 15% in Monday trading following a Bloomberg report suggesting that Mondelez may attempt another takeover of the iconic chocolate company. This marks a notable development in ongoing speculation about Hershey’s future as an independent entity, with its shares now on track for their best day since mid-2016. Prior to…
China’s leadership surprised markets this week by signaling a change in its monetary policy stance for the first time in 14 years. The announcement highlights the depth of the country’s economic challenges, even as experts warn that a large stimulus package remains unlikely. The change involves moving from a “moderately expansionary” monetary policy to a…