Investors chasing gold’s upside momentum was a major driver of its recent surge. Their relentless capital inflows helped catapult gold up to extraordinarily-overbought levels, really ramping risks for a reversal.
Hooker Furnishings offers a relatively attractive dividend yield of 10.4%, reflecting its commitment to returning capital to shareholders despite recent earnings volatility.
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The markets tried to shrug off the growing risks of war in multiple locations around the world, although equities were off a bit from their new all time highs.
The rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs), has introduced a profound and unsettling challenge to the very concept of verifiable truth. As of late 2025, these advanced AI systems, while capable of generating incredibly fluent and convincing text, frequently prioritize linguistic coherence over factual accuracy, leading to a phenomenon colloquially known [...]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the photography industry, ushering in significant changes that demand adaptation from professionals. As of late 2025, AI's influence is no longer theoretical but a practical reality, influencing everything from image capture and editing to workflow automation and content generation. This seismic shift is creating both unprecedented challenges, particularly concerning job [...]
Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is making substantial, ongoing investments in AI infrastructure and tools, specifically targeting the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) market. This isn't just a minor initiative; it's a major strategic bet on AI's future profitability and widespread adoption, aiming to deeply embed AI into the core operations of millions of SMBs. This aggressive [...]
San Francisco, CA – October 31, 2025 – Google's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) ambitious integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its ubiquitous search advertising platform is rapidly transforming the digital landscape, but not without significant controversy. As AI Overviews (formerly Search Generative Experience, or SGE) and AI Mode become increasingly prominent, concerns are mounting over the potential [...]
Washington D.C., October 31, 2025 – The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is undergoing a significant transformation under the leadership of its new Director, John Squires, who assumed office in September 2025. Squires has unequivocally placed Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the zenith of the agency's priorities, signaling a profound recalibration of how AI-related inventions [...]
AUGUSTA, ME – October 31, 2025 – In a landmark move poised to shape the future of artificial intelligence governance at the state level, Governor Janet Mills' Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Maine has officially released its final report, detailing 33 key recommendations. This extensive roadmap, unveiled today, aims to strategically position Maine to [...]
New York, NY – October 31, 2025 – Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has issued a stark warning regarding the inherent "factual blind spot" of artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs), asserting that their current capabilities pose a significant threat to verifiable truth and could accelerate the proliferation of misinformation. His recent statements, echoing long-held [...]
Fayetteville State University (FSU) is making a groundbreaking leap in social work education by integrating cutting-edge virtual simulation Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its curriculum. This transformative initiative, announced in late October 2025, positions FSU as a leader in preparing future social workers for the complex realities of their profession, particularly in the critical field of [...]
The Miami-Dade County Public Defender's office has emerged as a groundbreaking leader in the legal field by extensively adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance its operations and support its demanding caseload. This strategic integration, which began with beta testing in 2022 and operational use for front-line defenders by June 2023, with public announcements around [...]
Live cattle futures closed with $1.32 gains in the expiring October contract, with other contracts down $1.42 to $2, as December was down $4.25 this week. Cash trade shifted from $230 early in the week to $232 in the north on Friday, with Southern sa...
The wheat complex posted Friday strength to close out the month. CBT soft red wheat futures were 8 to 10 cents in the green, as December was up 21 ½ cents this week. KC HRW futures were up 7 to 11 1/2 cents on Friday, with Dec up 23 cents....
Lean hog futures closed the Friday session with 10 to 45 cent gains, as December was dpwn 62 cents this week. USDA’s national base hog price from Friday afternoon was reported at $84.17, down 57 cents from the Thursday PM report. The CME Lean Hog In...
Cotton futures were up 4 to 42 points to close the Friday session, as December was up 134 on the week. Crude oil futures were back up 30 cents/barrel to $60.87, with the US dollar index back up $0.197 to $99.545. The October 30 online auction from Th...
The corn market posted steady to 1 ¼ cent gains across most contracts on Friday, as December was up 8 ¼ cents on the week. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1/4 cent to $3.91 1/4. Spillover support was noted from strength in the w...
Soybeans posted gains of 7 to 9 cents across most contracts on Friday, helping to push the weekly gain to 55 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 6 1/4 cents higher at $10.33 1/2. Soymeal futures were up $4.50 to $6.10, with Dec...
San Francisco, CA – October 31, 2025 – In a significant stride towards harmonizing the often-conflicting demands of innovation and compliance, LeapXpert, a leading provider of enterprise-grade messaging solutions, has introduced a groundbreaking AI-powered suite designed to instill unprecedented levels of order, oversight, and accountability in business communications. Launched in March 2024 with its Maxen™ [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is orchestrating a profound transformation within the semiconductor industry, fundamentally altering how microchips are conceived, designed, and manufactured. This isn't merely an incremental upgrade; it's a paradigm shift that is enabling the creation of exponentially more efficient and complex chip architectures while simultaneously optimizing manufacturing processes for unprecedented yields and performance. The [...]
The semiconductor industry is currently undergoing an unprecedented transformation, pushing the boundaries of physics and engineering to meet the insatiable global demand for faster, more powerful, and energy-efficient computing. As of late 2025, the landscape is defined by a relentless pursuit of smaller process nodes, revolutionary transistor architectures, and sophisticated manufacturing equipment, all converging to [...]
October 31, 2025 – The global semiconductor supply chain stands at a critical juncture, navigating a complex landscape of geopolitical pressures, unprecedented AI-driven demand, and inherent manufacturing complexities. This confluence of factors is catalyzing a profound transformation, pushing the industry away from its traditional "just-in-time" model towards a more resilient, diversified, and strategically independent future. [...]
The relentless pursuit of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) by Big Tech giants has ignited an unprecedented demand for advanced semiconductors, ushering in what many are calling the "AI Supercycle." At the forefront of this revolution stands Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), whose specialized Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have become the indispensable backbone for training [...]
The semiconductor industry stands at the precipice of a profound transformation, with the memory chip market undergoing an unprecedented evolution. Driven by the insatiable demands of artificial intelligence (AI), 5G technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), and burgeoning data centers, memory chips are no longer mere components but the critical enablers dictating the pace and [...]
The global semiconductor sector is currently experiencing an unprecedented investment boom, a phenomenon largely driven by the insatiable demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a strategic worldwide push for supply chain resilience. As of October 2025, the industry is witnessing a "Silicon Supercycle," characterized by surging capital expenditures, aggressive manufacturing capacity expansion, and a wave [...]
