Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has engaged in secret talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to reporting published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal.Citing “several current and former U.S., European and Russian officials,” the Journal reported that conversations between Putin and Musk, a Republican megadonor and Pentagon contractor, took place while Russia was waging a brutal war on Ukraine, a top U.S. ally. Topics ranged from business to personal and geopolitical issues.In one instance, Putin pressured Musk to direct SpaceX to withold Starlink, its powerful satellite internet communications service, from Taiwan as a favor to Chinese…
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Today on Market Domination Overtime a slew of market-moving topics are covered.XMC Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Talal Debs discusses the state of carbon credit training. While companies continue to purchase permits for CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions, carbon offset purchases are declining.Federated Hermes senior equity strategist Linda Duessel addresses investor concerns about the potential market implications of the upcoming election. Despite uncertainty around the Trump-Harris race, Duessel explains why investors shouldn’t “worry.”OptionsPlay senior options strategist Brian Overby shares insights on trading options during the upcoming Big Tech earnings reports. He cautions that trading during this period can be “speculative.”Markets…
Imagine a car so pristine, so untouched by time, that it’s almost as if it rolled off the assembly line yesterday. Such is the case with this 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, a rare and highly sought-after example of automotive excellence. With its striking orange paint, carbon fiber accents, and low mileage odometer, this garage queen is a testament to the enduring appeal of classic muscle cars. Under the hood, this Challenger boasts a powerful 6.1 liter HEMI V8 engine, delivering exhilarating performance that belies its age. The car’s sleek exterior is complemented by a luxurious interior featuring heated leather seats,…
Since 1989, I’ve been lucky enough to call St. Petersburg my home. Over the years, I’ve seen our community face many challenges head-on and come out stronger. But one moment stands out.Chris Steinocher [ St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce ]It was August 2015 when a headline hit hard: “Why Pinellas County is the worst place in Florida to be Black and go to public school.” If you were here then, you remember how those words stopped us all in our tracks. The article highlighted five schools, calling them some of the worst in the state. That was a sobering wake-up call…
Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a company specializing in electronic components, announced today that it has entered into a Material Definitive Agreement and completed an unregistered sale of equity securities to Ault & Company, Inc., an affiliated entity. The transaction, which took place on Monday, includes the sale of 100 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock and warrants to purchase an additional 29,564 common shares, for a purchase price of $100,000. This recent sale is part of a larger arrangement where Hyperscale Data has sold a cumulative total of 45,700 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and…
Steel Bike Concept, a French workshop specializing in custom motorcycles, has once again showcased its exceptional craftsmanship. Their latest creation, a stunning street tracker based on a Honda VT750S Shadow, is a testament to their ability to transform ordinary bikes into extraordinary works of art. Starting with a 2010 model, the SBC team stripped the Shadow down to its bare essentials, removing all the factory bodywork, suspension, brakes, and other components. The frame was then extensively modified, with the middle and rear sections rebuilt to achieve a more aggressive tracker geometry. Steel Bike Concept Transforms Honda VT750S Shadow into a…
Carbon credits are the system for companies to purchase permits to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gases (GHGs). Meanwhile, carbon offset purchases continue to decline, including those tied to renewable-energy projects.XMC Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Talal Debs sits down with Julie Hyman and Akiko Fujita for a conversation about the carbon credit market.”We actually address the full spectrum of what we call energy transformation, which means that we want to take the existing infrastructure in our country, which has been so productive for many years and help it transform into its future,” Debs explains.”And…
Carbon credits are the system for companies to purchase permits to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gases (GHGs). Meanwhile, carbon offset purchases continue to decline, including those tied to renewable-energy projects.XMC Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Talal Debs sits down with Julie Hyman and Akiko Fujita for a conversation about the carbon credit market.”We actually address the full spectrum of what we call energy transformation, which means that we want to take the existing infrastructure in our country, which has been so productive for many years and help it transform into its future,” Debs explains.”And…
German SUVs have certainly evolved since they first hit the market in the early 2000s. Although those early models may have stirred some debate, they still lived up to their prestigious nameplates. The Mercedes-Benz ML, while controversial at the time, set the stage for a trend that would later reshape the luxury SUV category. Looking back, its impact on the segment is undeniable. The BMW X5, on the other hand, faced a bit of an identity crisis when it first debuted. It wasn’t immediately clear whether it was designed to be an off-road machine, a refined daily driver, or even…
Shares of semiconductor giants Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) all marched higher Friday after Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya was quoted encouraging investors to invest in the “generational capex cycle in generative AI infrastructure.” Capex is shorthand for capital expenditures. Broadcom, TSMC, and Intel are chipmakers considered part of said “capex cycle,” inasmuch as they produce the semiconductor chips that AI companies must buy if they want their artificial intelligence (AI) programs to function. As of 1 p.m. ET, Broadcom shares were up 2.5%, Intel had risen 3.5%, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, also…