Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a local community comes together to honor the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement leader. Speakers from the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the NWA MLK Council discuss King's impact and encourage others to take action in their own communities. As we continue to remember and honor King, his words and dream continue to hold power and inspire progress for all.
Born between 2010 and 2024, Generation Alpha is the youngest and most technologically-driven generation, known for witnessing major historical events like the pandemic and the rise of AI. Coined by social researcher Mark McCrindle, this generation is now quickly emerging as a major target for companies looking to understand and cater to their unique behaviors and interactions with the world. While some experts define Gen Alpha as those born after 2010, others include people up to 12 years old, highlighting the fluidity in defining this influential cohort. With the end of Gen Alpha in 2025, the world prepares for the dawn of Generation Beta.
In the animal kingdom, being an alpha male may seem like the ultimate achievement, but a new study shows that for baboons, it comes with intense levels of stress. Despite having dominance, respect, and first dibs on resources, these primates live in constant fear of losing their position and must guard their mates from rival males. This takes a toll on their physical and mental well-being, showing that being at the top is not as great as it may seem.
Despite criticism for its recent movie releases, Bollywood continues to bring in big profits. In the world of technology, Samsung has made a comeback with the launch of its new smartphone, the Galaxy Alpha. With its compact and stylish metal design and powerful performance, the phone proves to be a worthy contender among the company's flagship devices. The only concern is the price, which might not appeal to all consumers.
In a conversation with Rob Isbitts, investment expert Matthew Tuttle discusses the selfishness problem on Wall Street and how ETFs have solved it. They also explore the potential for levered and inverse ETFs, the value of active management in finding alpha, and the importance of hedges, edges, asymmetry, and themes in investing. Tune in to learn more about Tuttle's unique perspective on the market.
More than half of the rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped from a research lab in Yemasee, South Carolina have been successfully captured as of Sunday evening. A team of veterinarians has confirmed that all recovered primates are in good health after being brought in for wellness exams. The Yemasee Police Department and Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center are working diligently to locate and safely retrieve the remaining escaped monkeys.
Despite high expectations for an Alia Bhatt film, Jigra has only managed to take a slow start at the Indian box office, with first-day estimates falling below even the most conservative predictions. The film is hoped to pick up over the weekend due to the Dussehra holiday, but word of mouth remains mixed. Alia Bhatt will next be seen in YRF's Spy Universe Film, Alpha, which is expected to showcase her star power and generate strong box office numbers.
Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a leading technology company, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of 0.20 per share of Class A Common Stock. The company will also release its Q2 earnings report on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Investors can purchase shares of Infosys through any online brokerage. Other companies in Infosys's space include Wipro (NYSE:WIT), The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT), Alpha Technology Group (NASDAQ:ATGL), ASGN (NYSE:ASGN), and Research Solutions (NASDAQ:RSSS). With a consensus price target of $20.70, there is no analysis for Infosys currently.
Alia Bhatt joins YRF's star-studded spy universe with her upcoming film Alpha. The actress has undergone intense training for her role as a super soldier, and production for the film has officially begun. Along with her, Sharvari Wagh, fresh off the success of her film Munjya, will also be a part of the project, making it a highly anticipated venture by the banner.
American private aerospace firm Firefly Aerospace has made a breakthrough in space exploration with the successful launch of its Alpha Flight 5 (FLTA005) rocket, carrying eight CubeSat for NASA. Dubbed "Noise of Summer", the Alpha rocket took off from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base, and Firefly performed a second stage relight and plane change manoeuvre to further test and validate Alpha's capabilities in orbit. This milestone highlights the company's role as a vendor for both launch and lunar services for NASA, as well as their commitment to supporting NASA's larger space exploration goals in the future. Through the CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI), NASA aims to foster partnerships with universities and non-profits to conduct science and technology experiments in space, further demonstrating the potential of small rockets in the industry.