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Alibaba-backed Chinese startup Moonshot has launched one of the more popular generative AI chatbots called Kimi.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesChinese startup Moonshot on Thursday released its latest generative artificial intelligence model which claims to beat OpenAI’s ChatGPT in “agentic” capabilities — or understanding what a user wants without explicit step-by-step instructions.The model, called “Kimi K2 Thinking,” builds on the K2 model released in July by Beijing-based Moonshot, which is backed by Alibaba.The update comes as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang this week again urged the U.S. to press ahead in a race against Chinese-developed AI. Some major U.S. companies such as…

One last item to mention in the early Black Friday sales is holiday themed sheet sets on sale for 40% off.  There are sateen or flannel or regular cotton options but these are really selling out fast.  You can click here to see what is on sale.  If you want a little throw blanket and pillow to go with it, those are on sale for $6.00.  Click here to take a look.

Most kitchens are well-stocked with pantry staples, the foundation of all recipes. But every good chef knows that the best meals feature a variety of flavors, including some spice. Technique is important: Too much or too little of any single ingredient can make a big difference.The same approach applies to portfolios. Earlier this year, many U.S. investors learned that their mix was off after foreign stocks significantly outpaced U.S. shares … just as the S&P 500 stumbled badly. It quickly became clear that many investors were underexposed to foreign markets and overexposed to the United States.In a June survey, Schwab…

Key Takeaways Those under age 35 had a median transaction account balance of $5,400 as of 2022 and an average balance of $21,000. Those in the 35-44 range had a median of $7,500 and an average of $42,000. Those in the 45-54 range had a median of $9,000 and an average of $71,000. The average down payment on a home in the U.S. is around $60,000, as of the third quarter of 2025. If you’re looking to buy a home in your 30s or 40s, you can boost your savings by seeking out down payment assistance, strategically paying down debt,…

Key Takeaways Block shares tumbled Friday after the payments provider posted weaker-than-expected earnings and higher expenses.Cash App remains a big source of growth for Block, outpacing Square’s gross profit gains for the third quarter. Block (XYZ) shares slumped Friday after the fintech company’s quarterly results fell short of Wall Street’s expectations on the top and bottom lines. The stock dropped close to 8%, making it one of the biggest decliners in the S&P 500 Friday. Read Investopedia’s full daily markets coverage here. Block reported adjusted earnings of 54 cents a share on revenue that rose about 2% year-over-year to $6.11 billion in the third…

GeoWealth, a turnkey asset management platform, introduced a Private Model Marketplace that coalesces strategies it’s been amassing for the past year using models constructed by Apollo, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and J.P. Morgan Asset Management.Through GeoWealth’s unified managed account technology, advisors using the platform can build custom models or pick from pre-built ones that include exposure to private markets. Users can create standalone models or combine them with public models in the same custodial account. “We built the Private Model Marketplace to provide advisors with a turnkey, fully managed solution that delivers private market exposure without the operational burden,” GeoWealth…

Roberta Pescow writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. The article Car Shipping: How It Works originally appeared on NerdWallet.

Medicare provides health insurance to 69 million Americans. During Medicare open enrollment, which runs from October 15 to December 7 this year, people can enroll in the program or change plans. You can also switch from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan (or vice versa), and weigh your Part D prescription drug plan coverage against other options.If you choose original Medicare (Part A and Part B), you can also buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy from a private insurance company to cover services and out-of-pocket costs not covered by original Medicare.It’s important to note that you can only…

Gold is having a moment, and so is Costco.The retail giant’s glittering 1-ounce gold bars have been selling out consistently online, with curious investors and everyday members alike clamoring for access. Costco now offers 24-karat gold, silver and platinum options through its website (and occasionally in warehouses). Some shoppers are picking up bullion the same way they stock up on paper towels and bottled water.But what makes Costco’s gold bars even more intriguing isn’t just the price or the brand. It’s the potential to earn up to 4% in rewards through Costco’s membership and credit card programs. For savvy shoppers,…

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