Last Look At Snowfall Models As 'Snowpocalypse' Begins How Will This Weekend's Mega-Storm Compare to the Winter Blasts of 2016 and 1996? Meteorologist Ben Noll says this weekend's snowstorm could be similar to the Blizzard of 1996. For our more seasoned readers, 1996 was an unforgettable winter. Many younger readers, however, have grown up in snow droughts and years of corporate media narratives c...
Last Look At Snowfall Models As 'Snowpocalypse' Begins How Will This Weekend's Mega-Storm Compare to the Winter Blasts of 2016 and 1996? Meteorologist Ben Noll says this weekend's snowstorm could be similar to the Blizzard of 1996. For our more seasoned readers, 1996 was an unforgettable winter. Many younger readers, however, have grown up in snow droughts and years of corporate media narratives centered on Al Gore's global warming alarmism. Yet here we are on Saturday morning, looking over the latest weather models that show more than half the country under a winter storm warning. Noll wrote on X earlier that "55 percent of all people living in the United States — some 190 million — were under an alert related to the storm." The latest snowfall predictions stretch from Texas to the Northeast. "This is legitimately one of the biggest storms I can recall tracking. Snow spans from Arizona to DC this evening," private weather forecaster BAWMX wrote on X. This is legitimately one of the biggest storms I can recall tracking. Snow spans from Arizona to DC this evening... pic.twitter.com/GaxnLzjF9U — BAM Weather (@bam_weather) January 24, 2026 Winter appears locked in across the Lower 48 for the next several weeks. Winter is LOCKED in for the next 3-4 weeks. Several cold blasts Several storm threats Its 2014 version 2.0 Period. https://t.co/jvirtQ6o4e pic.twitter.com/17YGcYyarZ — BAM Weather (@bam_weather) January 24, 2026 Next, let's refine the snowfall outlook for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Courtesy of private weather forecaster NY NJ PA Weather weighs in below. Thanks to early-week client notes from energy research firm Criterion Research, we were well ahead of the curve in explaining how the Arctic cold blast, combined with a major winter storm, could create power-grid risks. The storm threatens to crimp natural gas supply through production freeze-offs and reduced pipeline flows, increasing pressure on already stressed-out regional power grids. Our focus will be ...
A little patience could go a long way for investors. One of the most important tech companies in the world is semiconductor (chip) producer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.21%), or TSMC. It's the world's largest semiconductor foundry and one of the most valuable companies, with a market cap of over $1.7 trillion as of market open on Jan. 21. If TSMC's stock price momentum were to contin...
A little patience could go a long way for investors. One of the most important tech companies in the world is semiconductor (chip) producer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.21%), or TSMC. It's the world's largest semiconductor foundry and one of the most valuable companies, with a market cap of over $1.7 trillion as of market open on Jan. 21. If TSMC's stock price momentum were to continue, it could be a stock that turns $1,000 into $16,000. It won't happen overnight or in the next year -- or even in a few years -- but it's very much within reach for long-term investors who have patience. Over the past 20 years, Taiwan Semiconductor's stock has averaged 19% returns (or 23% when including dividends). I don't expect this to continue over the next 20 years, but if we take a more "conservative" 15% annual average return estimate, a $1,000 investment today could be worth over $16,300 in 20 years. Expand NYSE : TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Today's Change ( 2.21 %) $ 7.24 Current Price $ 334.61 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.7T Day's Range $ 331.46 - $ 337.12 52wk Range $ 134.25 - $ 351.33 Volume 521K Avg Vol 13M Gross Margin 59.02 % Dividend Yield 0.92 % Only time will tell how Taiwan Semiconductor's stock performs, but one thing is for sure: Its business is built for sustained success. Its chip manufacturing capabilities are leagues ahead of that of its closest competitor, making it the go-to for chips used in everything from smartphones to computers to TVs, to data centers to cars and more. With the tens of billions in investments and years of research and development it takes to build and maintain cutting-edge fabrication plants (where chips are created), I don't foresee TSMC losing its dominant position anytime in the foreseeable future.
A little patience could go a long way for investors. One of the most important tech companies in the world is semiconductor (chip) producer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.29%), or TSMC. It's the world's largest semiconductor foundry and one of the most valuable companies, with a market cap of over $1.7 trillion as of market open on Jan. 21. If TSMC's stock price momentum were to contin...
A little patience could go a long way for investors. One of the most important tech companies in the world is semiconductor (chip) producer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.29%), or TSMC. It's the world's largest semiconductor foundry and one of the most valuable companies, with a market cap of over $1.7 trillion as of market open on Jan. 21. If TSMC's stock price momentum were to continue, it could be a stock that turns $1,000 into $16,000. It won't happen overnight or in the next year -- or even in a few years -- but it's very much within reach for long-term investors who have patience. Over the past 20 years, Taiwan Semiconductor's stock has averaged 19% returns (or 23% when including dividends). I don't expect this to continue over the next 20 years, but if we take a more "conservative" 15% annual average return estimate, a $1,000 investment today could be worth over $16,300 in 20 years. Expand NYSE : TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Today's Change ( 2.29 %) $ 7.50 Current Price $ 334.87 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.7T Day's Range $ 331.37 - $ 337.15 52wk Range $ 134.25 - $ 351.33 Volume 13M Avg Vol 13M Gross Margin 59.02 % Dividend Yield 0.92 % Only time will tell how Taiwan Semiconductor's stock performs, but one thing is for sure: Its business is built for sustained success. Its chip manufacturing capabilities are leagues ahead of that of its closest competitor, making it the go-to for chips used in everything from smartphones to computers to TVs, to data centers to cars and more. With the tens of billions in investments and years of research and development it takes to build and maintain cutting-edge fabrication plants (where chips are created), I don't foresee TSMC losing its dominant position anytime in the foreseeable future.
Sundance film festival: The actor is a charming presence in the otherwise overly twee and consistently unfunny tale of isolated siblings dealing with a visitor Once upon a time, two siblings lived on an abandoned Scottish isle, isolated from the modern world and suspicious of all outsiders. The siblings, a brother and sister, believed themselves to be descended from the gulls that peppered the isl...
Sundance film festival: The actor is a charming presence in the otherwise overly twee and consistently unfunny tale of isolated siblings dealing with a visitor Once upon a time, two siblings lived on an abandoned Scottish isle, isolated from the modern world and suspicious of all outsiders. The siblings, a brother and sister, believed themselves to be descended from the gulls that peppered the island’s scenic cliffs; they also believed, on some level, that they too were gulls – or, at least, they acted like it, flapping and squawking about. Debauched fairytales like these loom large over The Incomer, Scottish writer-director Louis Paxton’s odd and aggressively quaint first feature, which asks a high conceptual buy-in of its audience. From the first shots of Isla (Gayle Rankin) and Sandy (Grant O’Rourke) caw-caw-ing like birds and beating sacks labeled “incomer” with clubs, Paxton commits to an askew, often alienating angle of humor – quirky, at times juvenile, a touch dark, altogether difficult to settle into for anyone with an aversion to twee. The Incomer is screening at the Sundance film festival and is seeking distribution Continue reading...
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the best stocks to buy and hold for 20 years. Pixabay/Public Domain On January 21, 2026, UBS maintained its ‘Neutral’ rating with a $280 price target on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) ahead of earnings. While reflecting on the strong early demand for the iPhone 17 series, the investment firm reported that its supply-chain checks point to a modest pull-forward in the De...
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the best stocks to buy and hold for 20 years. Pixabay/Public Domain On January 21, 2026, UBS maintained its ‘Neutral’ rating with a $280 price target on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) ahead of earnings. While reflecting on the strong early demand for the iPhone 17 series, the investment firm reported that its supply-chain checks point to a modest pull-forward in the December quarter amid rising memory costs, prompting higher production. Therefore, UBS lifted iPhone unit sales by approximately 12%-13% to 84.5-85.0 million units. Furthermore, the firm believes that cost inflation, particularly in memory, has likely resulted in slightly stronger late-quarter sell-through than previously expected. This creates short-term upside while also pointing to long-term margin sensitivities, according to UBS. Meanwhile, on the same day, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) also drew Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng’s attention, who reiterated a ‘Buy’ rating with a $320 price target. The analyst argues that the stock’s recent 4% pullback stems from short-term concerns about costs and Services segment growth, rather than any deterioration in long-term fundamentals. The investment bank projects 9% iPhone revenue growth in both fiscal 2026 and 2027, alongside 13% year-over-year growth in fiscal Q1 2026. The firm’s projections reflect pricing mix along with a 26% expected surge in China shipments. For the longer term, Goldman sees the iPhone Fold launch and software-driven upgrade cycles as key growth catalysts. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) focuses on designing and selling consumer electronics and software-driven services worldwide. While we acknowledge the potential of AAPL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI st...
The unfamiliar sensation coursing through West Ham is hope. Seemingly down and out after their devastating defeat to Nottingham Forest earlier this month, the prospect of Nuno Espírito Santo masterminding the unlikeliest of escapes feels far from outlandish after seeing his side treat the London Stadium to the rare sensation of a performance full of craft, desire and tactical intelligence. Sunderl...
The unfamiliar sensation coursing through West Ham is hope. Seemingly down and out after their devastating defeat to Nottingham Forest earlier this month, the prospect of Nuno Espírito Santo masterminding the unlikeliest of escapes feels far from outlandish after seeing his side treat the London Stadium to the rare sensation of a performance full of craft, desire and tactical intelligence. Sunderland were blown away by three goals inside the first 43 minutes. They looked stunned by West Ham’s intensity and quality in attack. Jarrod Bowen was outstanding, Crysencio Summerville scored for the third time in as many games and the brilliance of Mateus Fernandes in midfield suggested that West Ham will be able to cope if they grant Lucas Paquetá his wish to join Flamengo. Of course, West Ham remain outsiders to stay up despite recording back-to-back wins in all competitions. They are two points below Forest before Sean Dyche’s side visit Brentford on Sunday and remain without a clean sheet since August. Yet Nuno has to take heart from this mini-revival, even if Sunderland were the most obliging of guests. View image in fullscreen Mateus Fernandes fires home West Ham’s third first-half goal. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA West Ham, who are closing in on a deal for the Fulham winger Adama Traoré, had to build on last weekend’s win over Tottenham. Nuno named an unchanged side and looked to attack. West Ham were in an old-fashioned 4-4-2, with Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos leading the line, and placed much of their focus on finding Bowen and Summerville in space on the wings. Sunderland met the threat by putting Trai Hume on the right of midfield, where he was tasked with tracking Summerville’s movement. Yet there was a crispness to West Ham. They were without Paquetá, still nursing a sore back, but they are making light of the Brazilian’s absence in midfield and did not take long to find gaps in Sunderland’s defence. It was 1-0 when the ball reached Bowen on the right in ...
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is included in our list of the best stocks to buy and hold for 20 years. Photo by Bryan Angelo on Unsplash In January, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s growth narrative is a mix of short-term pressure and longer-term infrastructure positioning. On January 20, 2026, Reuters reported that Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is now seeing tariff-related price spikes on its e...
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is included in our list of the best stocks to buy and hold for 20 years. Photo by Bryan Angelo on Unsplash In January, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s growth narrative is a mix of short-term pressure and longer-term infrastructure positioning. On January 20, 2026, Reuters reported that Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is now seeing tariff-related price spikes on its e-commerce platform, with CEO Andy Jassy saying sellers are gradually passing on costs to consumers following an inventory pull-forward that ran out in the fall of 2025. The analyst noted active, bargain-focused shoppers amid hesitation toward higher-priced discretionary items, adding to uncertainty about 2026 demand elasticity. The company’s shares declined in early trading, reflecting investor sensitivity to consumer resilience amid higher costs and a broader market pullback. Meanwhile, on January 15, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) was seen advancing its plans to secure strategic inputs for growth. Reuters reported that Rio Tinto had been finalized as the copper supplier for the company’s data centers. The mining giant’s Nuton leaching program is a venture focused on developing and deploying proprietary, innovative copper bioleaching technologies. The move reflects AWS’s role in structurally growing copper demand associated with AI infrastructure despite soft short-term retail margins. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), a global technology and e-commerce company, operates online retail platforms. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services delivers cloud computing, storage, and digital infrastructure to consumers, enterprises, and governments globally. While we acknowledge the potential of AMZN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-t...
Spanish police on Saturday said they had freed 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution in “conditions of slavery” in Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands, and arrested 14 people. The network profited not only from sexual exploitation but also from selling stimulants and drugs to clients. “The victims were kept in conditions of slavery; they had to be available at all times,” th...
Spanish police on Saturday said they had freed 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution in “conditions of slavery” in Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands, and arrested 14 people. The network profited not only from sexual exploitation but also from selling stimulants and drugs to clients. “The victims were kept in conditions of slavery; they had to be available at all times,” the national police said. Advertisement Some of the women were already on the Spanish mainland or “had travelled from China to Spain after accepting purported job offers as therapeutic massage therapists, with a salary of around 2,000 euros a month, or as cooks or caregivers”, the statement said. The operation ended with 14 arrests: 12 in the Balearic Islands and two in Barcelona. Advertisement Seven of those arrested were remanded in custody. All the detainees are Chinese nationals except one, a Spaniard.
PFG Investments LLC grew its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 12.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,047 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,587 shares during the quarter. PFG Investments LLC's holdings in...
PFG Investments LLC grew its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 12.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,047 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,587 shares during the quarter. PFG Investments LLC's holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $3,923,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in TSM. Symphony Financial Ltd. Co. increased its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 6.8% during the 3rd quarter. Symphony Financial Ltd. Co. now owns 2,019 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $558,000 after buying an additional 129 shares during the period. Latitude Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 13.2% in the third quarter. Latitude Advisors LLC now owns 3,694 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $1,032,000 after acquiring an additional 430 shares in the last quarter. Orion Capital Management LLC increased its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 95.0% during the third quarter. Orion Capital Management LLC now owns 195 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $54,000 after acquiring an additional 95 shares during the period. Dash Acquisitions Inc. raised its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 19.4% in the 3rd quarter. Dash Acquisitions Inc. now owns 1,409 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $430,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC raised its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 4.5% in the 3rd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 12,591,542 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $3,516,692,000 after purchasing an additional 544,750 shares in the last quarter. 16.51% of the stock is owned...
A cathartic strike from Beth Mead and a second from Mariona Caldentey earned Arsenal a 2-0 win over Chelsea and pulled them to within a point of their London rivals in the WSL table. A first victory for Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, and first away win against Chelsea in eight years, dented the holders’ title hopes in the process. The Blues now sit six points behind rampant league leaders Manchester ...
A cathartic strike from Beth Mead and a second from Mariona Caldentey earned Arsenal a 2-0 win over Chelsea and pulled them to within a point of their London rivals in the WSL table. A first victory for Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, and first away win against Chelsea in eight years, dented the holders’ title hopes in the process. The Blues now sit six points behind rampant league leaders Manchester City, who travel to London City Lionesses on Sunday with the chance to extend that lead to nine. There were some forced changes to Arsenal’s starting XI, with Olivia Smith’s suspension and Frida Maanum’s illness adding to injuries to several key players, including the England duo Leah Williamson and Chloe Kelly. Perhaps the best way to describe the first half, from the point of view of the visiting team, is that it was like suffering wave after wave of deja vu. Despite their depleted number, Renée Slegers’s side were dominant in possession, at times weaving together some lovely patterns of play. However, the end product was notably absent once again, the Gunners searching for the eye-of-a-needle pass through Chelsea’s stoic and well-balanced back three of Lucy Bronze, Naomi Girma and Millie Bright. As a result, by the break the visiting team had had almost 60% possession but just two shots on target to show for it. Slegers had focused on the issue prior to the game – Arsenal just needed to get “the final thing” right, she had said. That is a pretty significant final thing though and, as the game stretched on with Arsenal failing to capitalise on their dominance, it felt increasingly like it would be another game where they would be punished on the counter, as they had been against Manchester United in their 1-0 League Cup semi-final defeat on Wednesday night. Their best threat came from Mead on the right, the forward’s link-up with full-back Emily Fox providing their most dangerous outlet and Mead’s crosses into the box equally threatening. It was no accident, then, that Ar...
PFG Investments LLC lifted its holdings in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 17.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 142,898 shares of the chip maker's stock after buying an additional 21,216 shares during the quarter. PFG Investments LLC's holdings in Intel were worth $4,794,000 as of ...
PFG Investments LLC lifted its holdings in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 17.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 142,898 shares of the chip maker's stock after buying an additional 21,216 shares during the quarter. PFG Investments LLC's holdings in Intel were worth $4,794,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of INTC. Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new position in shares of Intel during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC bought a new position in Intel during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Global Wealth Strategies & Associates raised its stake in Intel by 214.5% during the third quarter. Global Wealth Strategies & Associates now owns 1,173 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 800 shares during the last quarter. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna bought a new stake in Intel in the second quarter worth $28,000. Finally, West Branch Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Intel during the second quarter valued at $28,000. 64.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Get Intel alerts: Sign Up Key Stories Impacting Intel Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week: Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on headline numbers — Intel exceeded expectations for revenue and EPS (Q4 revenue $13.67B; non‑GAAP EPS $0.15), showing demand traction for AI and PC products. Intel Q4 results Q4 beat on headline numbers — Intel exceeded expectations for revenue and EPS (Q4 revenue $13.67B; non‑GAAP EPS $0.15), showing demand traction for AI and PC products. Positive Sentiment: Some analysts raised targets or reiterated support post‑report, citing the long‑term foundry/AI opportunity (examples: Benchmark raised its target and Jefferies n...