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Kelly is under fire for questioning whether Epstein was, in fact, a pedophile

Investor Steve Eisman pushed back against Michael Burry's warning about how major technology companies are accounting for their AI infrastructure spending, saying that he does not believe the issue is as consequential as the famed hedge fund manager suggests.

After 27 years, the Berkeley Math Circle's flagship BMC-Upper program has shut down because the University of California, Berkeley implemented… The post Brickbat: Doesn't Add Up appeared first on Reason.com.

Hedge fund manager Eric Jackson has made an aggressive projection for mortgage finance company, Better Home Finance Holding Co. (NASDAQ:BETR), predicting a multi-thousand-percent move based on its underlying economics and market opportunity.

Buying in bulk feels like the ultimate grocery hack. You pay less per ounce, stock your shelves, and avoid extra trips to the store. But the math doesn’t always work out. “Club size” groceries can sometimes be more expensive in the long run, waste more food, and even occupy valuable…

Every shopper loves a good deal, but behind those bold red tags and “limited-time offers,” there’s often more going on than meets the eye. Retailers employ subtle pricing strategies that rely on math and psychology to make discounts appear more substantial than they actually are. Understanding this hidden math can…

It’s hard to resist the thrill of a “Buy One Get One” sign. The promise of getting something free feels like a win, especially when grocery budgets are tight. But lately, many shoppers have started to question whether these offers actually save money. The math behind some promotions doesn’t seem…

Investor Michael Burry sought to clarify certain misconceptions about his latest options bet against Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR), after details of the position were widely misinterpreted in media reports.

The math seems simple: buying in bulk always saves money. Warehouse clubs and the “Family Size” box have trained us to believe that a bigger package equals a better deal. But this grocery-saving “truth” is often just a marketing illusion. Stores know that shoppers associate bulk with value and will…

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported losing $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase from the year prior, and the majority of losses came from imposter scams.

Donald Trump says his DHS blitz fixed Chicago. But the math and the neighborhoods choking on pepper spray tell a different story. It wasn’t a victory; it was a victory-themed propaganda dressed in tactical gear.