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The company mentioned offers a smartphone-based diagnostic platform that utilizes computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Developed by neuroscientists at Princeton University, the technology is focused on evaluating children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD through an app-enabled, smartphone-based diagnostic tool. This innovative approach turns a mobile phone into a medical device for remote and rapid testing. The smartphone-based technology, incorporating AI and machine learning, has attracted the attention of investors given the growing popularity of AI in the healthcare sector. The AI healthcare market is projected to significantly expand from $11 billion in 2021 to $187…

The European Union is planning to phase out its reliance on natural gas sourced from Russia by 2027 due to ongoing conflicts involving Ukraine. Despite being the second largest producer and exporter of natural gas globally, Russia’s market share in the EU has decreased significantly, with the country turning to other markets in the East such as China and India. In 2023, global natural gas demand saw a modest increase of 0.5%, driven by growth in China, North America, Africa, and the Middle East, offset by declines elsewhere. China emerged as the world’s largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG)…

The EU is planning to phase out its reliance on Russian-sourced natural gas by 2027 due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In 2023, Russia supplied only 14 percent of the EU’s natural gas needs, down from 45 percent in 2021. As a result, Russia has shifted its focus to exporting natural gas to China and India. Global natural gas demand increased by 0.5 percent in 2023, with growth in China, North America, Africa, and the Middle East partially offsetting declines in other regions. China, in particular, saw a 7.2 percent rise in natural gas demand as its…

Investors interested in leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) may find value in considering a technology company known for its innovative AI solutions for the U.S. government and businesses. This company has demonstrated significant growth in the AI sector, particularly with its focus on developing data-centric solutions for enterprises, even amidst shifts in the technology landscape. Despite recent market challenges affecting the technology sector, the company’s potential for growth has significantly improved in recent quarters. This is largely attributed to its unique approach in creating generative AI solutions for customers, resulting in record-breaking results and promising future prospects. Key…

Lithium Americas Argentina (TSX:LAAC) has successfully closed a previously announced agreement with a subsidiary of Ganfeng Lithium. As part of the agreement, Ganfeng has acquired US$70 million in newly issued shares of Proyecto Pastos Grandes S.A. (PGCo), which is a wholly owned Argentinian subsidiary holding the Pastos Grande Project. This acquisition represents a 14.9 per cent interest in PGCo and the Pastos Grandes project. Following this development, the shares of Lithium Americas Argentina have increased by 1.75 per cent to C$3.49 as of 12:54 pm ET. Lithium Americas acquired the Pastos Grandes project in early 2022 through the acquisition of…

Richard De Sousa, host of the Rich TV Live podcast, presents his latest insights on Stocks to Watch exclusively for Stockhouse. De Sousa discusses various companies including Walmart, gold stocks, Nvidia, Moderna, Groupon, and Starbucks in this week’s Rich TV Live Stocks to Watch segment. View the weekly video above to discover which companies you should add to your watchlist and potentially consider investing in. Join the conversation by visiting Stockhouse’s stock forums and message boards to engage in discussions and see what others are saying about these and other stocks. Please note that the information provided in this article…

Madison Metals recently released findings from the maiden drill program conducted at the Khan Uranium Project in Namibia, revealing downhole probe and chemical results that confirm the presence of subsurface zones of uranium connected to high-grade surface results. This confirmation was achieved through drill testing along a 590-meter stretch across a mapped area of 1,000 meters. The successful results have prompted Madison Metals to plan for a Phase II drilling program aimed at further defining and expanding the uranium resource. The company’s shares have seen a 3.23% increase, trading at C$0.16 as of 9:29 am ET. The project exhibits characteristics…

The CEO of Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED), David Klein, has announced his retirement at the end of the current fiscal year, which is March 31, 2025. Since assuming the role in January 2020, Klein has overseen the transformation of Canopy Growth into a focused and financially disciplined organization, positioning it for sustainable growth in the cannabis market across various regions. Under his leadership, the company transitioned to an asset-light model in Canada and several international markets, including the development of Canopy USA to provide early shareholder access to opportunities in the U.S. cannabis market. In a statement, CEO Klein expressed gratitude…

The government of Japan has recently lifted an alert for an increased risk of a large-scale earthquake in the region, following a powerful tremor off the southwestern island of Kyushu. The initial warning, which was issued after the tremor, highlighted the potential for a seismic event along the Nankai Trough. However, after monitoring seismic activity in the area and observing no significant changes, the alert was lifted at 5 p.m. The Nankai Trough, located where the Philippine sea plate subducts under the Eurasian continental plate, has the potential for a devastating earthquake and tsunami. The region extends along the coastline…

A federal judge in California has indicated that Alphabet Inc.’s Google will be required to make changes to its app store in the near future. The judge criticized Google for not accepting a jury verdict that found the company had monopolized Android app distribution and billing. The jury’s decision came after a lawsuit from the maker of Fortnite, which alleged that Google had unlawfully abused its power over Android apps, leading to significant revenue for the tech company in 2020. US District Judge James Donato in San Francisco is overseeing the case and is reviewing potential policy changes that Google…