Warren Buffett says Berkshire may only do slightly better than the average company due to its sheer size

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger at press conference during the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, April 30, 2022. CNBC Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett said his sprawling conglomerate may only slightly outperform the average American company due to its sheer size and the lack of buying opportunities that could make an impact. The Omaha-based … Read more

Humane’s AI Pin is slightly delayed, now comes with months of free service

Humane announced that its AI Pin would start shipping in March, but there’s been a small delay. Early adopters are now being told orders will arrive in mid-April at the earliest, according to a video update from Humane staffer (and Verge alumnus) Sam Sheffer and emails we saw in Humane’s official Discord channel. On the … Read more

Will airfares come down this year? Yes, but just slightly say reports

The airline industry’s dramatic climb from the depths of the pandemic may be ending soon. A review of multiple reports shows stabilization across several key metrics, as rapid growth ends and a new era of normalcy begins. “2024 is expected to mark the end of the dramatic year-on-year increases that have been characteristic of the … Read more

Xiaomi 13T Pro Review: A Slightly Cheaper Flagship Phone

Xiaomi has put some features that make its devices compelling into a relatively affordable package called the 13T Pro. This smartphone, ahead of the next flagship generation, packs an excellent Leica-branded camera, a large display, and beefy specs. Sensible compromises keep the price down while still delivering a taste of Xiaomi’s top-tier tech. Xiaomi’s 13 … Read more

Covid shots may slightly increase risk of stroke in older adults, particularly when administered with certain flu vaccines

Vaccines for Covid-19 and influenza may slightly increase the risk of strokes caused by blood clots in the brains of seniors, particularly when the two vaccines are given at the same time and when they are given to adults who are age 85 and older, according to a new study. The safety signal was detected … Read more

Hurricane Norma weakens slightly on a path toward Los Cabos in Mexico

Hurricane Norma has weakened slightly but remains a major storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast ByThe Associated Press October 19, 2023, 11:52 AM This satellite image provided by NOAA on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, shows Hurricane Storm Norma approaching the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula on Mexico’s Pacific coast. (NOAA via AP) The Associated … Read more

10-year Treasury yield falls slightly ahead of Friday’s jobs report

Long-duration Treasury yields rose again on Thursday as investors awaited a key jobs report to gauge the path of monetary policy. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped 2 basis points to 4.712%. It had risen as high as 4.884% on Wednesday, hitting a 16-year high. The yield on the 30-year Treasury was marginally down … Read more