83-year-old baseball card company Topps is going public
Sports trading cards are super popular thanks to the craze over non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. That’s one reason why Topps, the company…
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Baseball card giant Topps is going public via a $1.3 billion SPAC deal
Sports trading cards are super popular thanks to the craze over non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. That’s one reason why Topps, the company…
Continue ReadingA new program can animate old photos. But there’s nothing human about artificial intelligence
It’s hard to explain the mix of emotions that spark upon seeing a photo of Frederick Douglass come alive with the click of a button. And yet,…
Continue ReadingESPN fired Paul Pierce after his racy Instagram Live video
ESPN fired NBA analyst Paul Pierce after the Boston Celtics legend posted a racy Instagram Live video over the weekend. The video featured Pierce in…
Continue ReadingNorwegian Cruise Lines wants CDC to let vaccinated passengers sail
Norwegian Cruise Line wants to start US cruises again on July 4, and it’s willing to require all passengers and staff to be vaccinated before…
Continue ReadingCredit Suisse execs out as bank takes $4.7 billion hit from hedge fund collapse
The collapse last month of US hedge fund Archegos Capital cost Credit Suisse nearly $4.7 billion and two of the bank’s top executives their…
Continue ReadingTens of thousands of stores could still close even after the pandemic ends
The pandemic has already slammed stores across the country. The aftermath might not be any easier for retailers. The pandemic sped up the shift to…
Continue ReadingThe NFT bubble might be bursting already
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are all the rage. But their popularity may have already peaked. Prices of NFTs, the digital certificates that have…
Continue ReadingThe 2024 GMC Hummer SUV is a large 830-horsepower electric family hauler
Last fall, when General Motors revealed the GMC Hummer EV electric pickup, Duncan Aldred, head of the Buick and GMC brands, told CNN Business,…
Continue ReadingCovid decimated the US services sector. Now it’s roaring back
Spring has arrived, and America’s services sector — an enormous part of the economy — is positively booming. As some pandemic restrictions…
Continue ReadingMovie theater stocks are roaring thanks to ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’
HBO Max subscribers had the option to stream “Godzilla vs. Kong” in the comfort of their homes during Easter and Passover weekend, but…
Continue ReadingThis Amazon-backed startup is trying to save the planet, one motor at a time
Turntide Technologies is on a mission to save the planet, one motor at a time. The startup, armed with an influx of cash from Amazon, Bill Gates and…
Continue ReadingTesla’s stock rises on record Model 3 and Model Y deliveries
No Model S or Model X cars on the Tesla assembly line is apparently no problem for investors. Friday Tesla revealed it did not build any of its two…
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US services sector booms to record high in March
Spring has arrived, and America’s services sector is positively booming. As some pandemic restrictions are relaxed and vaccines are put in more…
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Was my Facebook data leaked? Here’s how to tell
Over the weekend, cybersecurity experts revealed that about half a billion Facebook users’ personal information was breached — a treasure…
Continue ReadingHigh fees and pricey cowboy boots: Why crypto spending isn’t about to go mainstream
Last month, I set out to buy my father, an avid Before the Bell reader, a non-fungible token, or NFT. We’d spent lots of time discussing the…
Continue ReadingThe US recovery is speeding up but the global economy isn’t out of danger
The economic recovery in the United States and China is gaining steam, triggering a wave of upgraded forecasts and optimistic commentary. Meanwhile,…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s has a sweet new treat
McDonald’s is expanding its lineup of sweet treats with a new McFlurry flavor. Beginning May 3, the chain is adding a Caramel Brownie McFlurry…
Continue ReadingDelta temporarily fills middle seats in response to flight cancelations
Citing several contributing factors, Delta Air Lines canceled approximately 100 flights Sunday. “Delta teams have been working through various…
Continue ReadingThis is Amtrak’s new dream map after Biden’s infrastructure push
President Biden, sometimes called “Amtrak Joe” for his train enthusiasm, appears to be living up to the name. The $2 trillion…
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