Opinion: 10 predictions for stocks, crypto, AI, gold and bonds in 2024

Opinion: 10 predictions for stocks, crypto, AI, gold and bonds in 2024

Here are some markets, economy and stock predictions for 2024, including what would be a most unexpected outcome for the U.S. economy. First, a reminder: “The markets and the economy are not the same.” 1. AI continues to capture the world’s imagination: The biggest corporations start using artificial intelligence for real-world business purposes, including supply-chain management, distribution improvements …

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I’d buy a Ford F-150

I’d buy a Ford F-150

Everyone seems to complain about how hard it is to get good help these days, and even artificial intelligence assistance isn’t without headaches — especially for one Chevy dealer. Screenshots of an exchange over the weekend between someone online and the customer service chat system for Chevrolet of Watsonville dealership in California (and “powered by …

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Toyota unveils two EV crossover concepts arriving by 2025

Toyota unveils two EV crossover concepts arriving by 2025

Toyota said Monday it plans to expand its European lineup of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to six models by 2026. The automaker revealed two new concepts for its upcoming EV fleet, including a “close-to-production” Urban SUV and a Sport Crossover scheduled for a 2025 European launch. Toyota, which Reuters notes is the world’s largest automaker …

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