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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Introducing Norton Neo: The Browser Ahead of You
From Netscape Navigator to Google Chrome: 30 Years of Browser Evolution Thirty years ago, Netscape went public and helped launch the internet era. Its browser, Netscape Navigator, led the way and laid the foundation for how billions of people would access the web. As the internet grew, so did the competition. Internet Explorer soon surged ahead, at one point holding over 90% of the market share and becoming the default gateway to the online world. But as applications became more dynamic and interactive (with digital platforms like Gmail, Facebook and Google Maps), IE struggled to keep up. These apps ran slowly and fell short of expectations. Then, Chrome emerged. It wasn't just incrementally better; it delivered 10 times the leap in performance for JavaScript-heavy applications. The improvement was undeniable. What seemed impossible — taking market share from IE — became inevitable, simply because Chrome made life 10 times better for the new internet experience. Fast forward to 2024, I joined Gen with a clear vision: Generative AI will redefine how consumers enter the digital world. Fittingly, my team has been working in the same office building where Netscape Navigator team made history, and it's here that we're carrying the torch to re-invent the browser for the AI era. Browsers Were Due for a Revolution. This is it. Today, we face a new, equally urgent pain point. The internet is no longer only a collection of websites. It's a fragmented universe of emails, documents, messages, meetings, tabs and cloud and web services scattered across tabs and accounts. We're drowning in information and switching contexts all day, yet struggling to get to what really matters fast. We don't need more information. We need fewer barriers. Less friction. Less cognitive overhead. More clarity. More outcomes. It's time for a new leap. Introducing Norton Neo That leap begins with Norton Neo — the world's first Safe AI-native browser. Norton Neo is built for a world where information is abundant, but focus is scarce. Where apps multiply, but time doesn't. With Neo, AI works seamlessly within your browser — no app switching, no tab overload. Just a proactive assistant powered by ChatGPT-level intelligence you can trust. Neo doesn't just respond — it anticipates. Today's launch is more than a new product. It's a statement: That the browser, one of the most-used apps on every computer — is overdue for reinvention, and that meaningful innovation can come from an S&P 500 company like Gen. Our goal here is simple: to build technology that helps people live more freely and confidently online. During this early access phase of Norton Neo, we're excited to hear what people think — your feedback will help shape what Neo becomes. We're listening, we're learning and we're focused on creating a smarter, safer digital world for everyone. This is just the beginning — not only of a new product, but a new category. Here's what you can expect with Norton Neo in the future. A New Vision for the Way We Browse 1. AI-Native: Empowering You Behind the Scenes Most AI tools today feel disjointed. You jump between apps. You paste prompts. You reword questions. Neo plans to change that. Neo will bring you the intelligence of ChatGPT — but no heavy prompts, no friction, no effort. It works in the background, offering proactive support when you need it. 2. Reinventing Search: A Browser That Connects Your Entire Digital World The traditional browser searched the public web. The new browser searches and helps manage your entire digital world. Looking for a document you saw last week? Neo retrieves it. Need a meeting summary? It's already parsed and ready to go. Why leave the tab open when your AI can remember and find everything for you? Why juggle 100 tabs like it's still the last decade? This isn't just about finding faster as Google Chrome has been doing it for more than a decade. It's about discovering smarter. Neo turns chaos into clarity by being more proactive and more personalized. 3. More Than a Browser but a Doer The next browser isn't a tool. It's a partner, an agent or a personal assistant. It can take action, finish tasks and bring you clarity. The more capable your AI, the more powerful your experience. Need to cancel a reservation, send a follow-up email or fill out a form? Neo handles it or prepares for you. From routine tasks to complex decisions, it's the browser that works with you — quietly, intelligently and safely. It's not just faster browsing; it's smarter living. 4. Built-in Protection from the Start Neo is built on Chromium, so it works with the extensions you already rely on. But what makes it different is what's built in: always-on protection, free ad blocking and trusted safe browsing — all powered by Norton's decades of security expertise. As AI becomes more powerful, trust matters more than ever for everyday people like you and me. That's why Neo brings intelligence to your browser with protection built in from the very start. Backed by a brand known for putting people first, Neo is designed to help you explore what's next with confidence. You don't have to trade intelligence for security or speed for peace of mind. With Neo, smart is secure and your protection is always on. A Paradigm Shift in the Making Just like Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome defined their generations, Norton Neo is here to define the next one. This isn't about another upgrade. This is about a complete reinvention of how you live and work online. A shift from reactive browsing to anticipatory companionship. From clutter and fragmentation to clarity and flow. From Information to Intelligence to Outcome. It's about breaking down the barriers between you and your potential. It's about trust, intelligence, simplicity — and yes, a little bit of magic. The age of reactive browsing is ending. The age of the browser ahead of you is just beginning. Learn more about the First Safe AI-native Browser here: Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Gen Digital Inc.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Moody's, Broadcom, Microsoft and CoreWeave
Chicago, IL – May 20, 2025– Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Moody's MCO, Broadcom AVGO, Microsoft MSFT and CoreWeave CRWV. In poker, a "tell" is a player's subtle character or demeanor change that can unknowingly tip off an opponent and provide crucial information about how strong a hand they may have. The best and most powerful market tell on Wall Street is price action versus news. When the market gets hit with bad news, how fast it rebounds can be a tell for savvy investors. Friday, after the market closed, the Nasdaq and other major US indices fell more than 1% after Moody's credit rating agency downgraded US debt based on the rising US budget deficit. Though stocks suffered a knee-jerk reaction Friday evening, cooler heads prevailed Monday, and stocks shook off the bad news. Such action is a hallmark of a bull market. Savvy investors should ask themselves, "If bad news can't bring down stocks, what is likely to occur when there is no news?" BeSpoke Investment Group (@bespokeinvest) posted a fascinating chart recently that compared the releases of Netscape versus ChatGPT. The precedent, which tracks the tech-heavy Nasdaq, is very similar and provides a strong precedent. After all, the release of the Netscape web browser jump-started the internet boom in the late 1990s, while the ChatGPT chatbot release brought large language models (LLMs) to the masses and started the AI revolution. The overlayed chart shows the current Nasdaq tracking the late 1990s precedent very closely, rising 74.18% through 617 days, while the 90s example tracked 93.42% through the same time. Beyond the price action in the Nasdaq, the performance in individual AI names like Broadcom, Microsoft and CoreWeave shows that the party may just be getting started. If there's anything baseball's steroid era taught, it's that power and distance are correlated. Muscular hitters like Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa smashed records and often hit baseballs out of the stadium. The same metaphor holds for stocks. The S&P 500 Index screamed higher by more than 19% in just 27 days following a warming of trade tensions between the US and China. Considering that S&P 500 returns are historically ~10%, most amateur investors may assume that the market is done moving higher for the year. However, historical data from Ryan Detrick (@ryandetrick) of Carson Investment Research shows us that the exact opposite is true. In fact, since 1950, the S&P 500 Index has been higher one year later 100% of the time when it gains more than 19% in 27 trading days. On Wall Street, just like in poker, observing the subtle tells can be incredibly insightful. The market's resilient reaction to the Moody's downgrade, coupled with the historical precedent of the late 1990s, signals a bullish market ahead. Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks? Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. See Stocks Free >> Media Contact Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Moody's Corporation (MCO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) : Free Stock Analysis Report CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Silicon Valley's Shifting Politics—and The One Thing Uniting Them
Sillicon Valley - road sign information When I started covering Silicon Valley as an industry analyst in 1981, most top tech execs were politically conservative. They were entrepreneurs who believed in a free market and wanted the least government intervention as they began inventing our digital future. However, there was a significant tech milestone in the mid-1990s when tech executives' political positions began shifting slightly towards the middle, and they needed government support to further their information age agenda. It came when Netscape introduced the first internet browser, and even die-hard conservatives began interacting with Democratic President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. Venture capitalists and tech executives realized that the internet was set to become a revolutionary technology that would need more bandwidth, new telecom regulations, and government backing to help grow it for use in broader government, business, education, and eventually consumer markets. Tech execs also knew that they might have a significant ally in the then current administration as Vice President Gore, as a senator, was instrumental in the development of major legislation that made the internet possible. According to Wikipedia, "On June 24, 1986, Gore introduced S-2594, Supercomputer Network Study Act of 1986. As a senator, Gore began to craft the High Performance Computing and Communication Act of 1991 (commonly referred to as 'The Gore Bill ') after hearing the 1988 report Toward a National Research Network submitted to Congress by a group chaired by the University of California, Los Angeles professor of computer science, Leonard Kleinrock, one of the central creators of the ARPANET (the ARPANET, first deployed by Kleinrock and others in 1969, is the predecessor of the Internet). Then, as vice president, Gore promoted the development of the Information Superhighway. This was discussed in detail a few days after winning the election in November 1992 in The New York Times article "Clinton to Promote High Technology, With Gore in Charge." They planned to finance research 'that will flood the economy with innovative goods and services, lifting the general level of prosperity and strengthening American industry.' However, today's tech leaders' political positions are a mixed bag. Last week, Vice President JD Vance came to Silicon Valley for a fundraiser, and the local NBC station asked me how he was viewed in Silicon Valley. Although the station used only a small portion of my answer on the broadcast, here is what I told them about the current political climate with tech execs in Silicon Valley today: A faction of Silicon Valley's tech elite, particularly those aligned with conservative or libertarian ideologies, has strongly supported Vance. Figures such as Elon Musk, David Sacks, and Peter Thiel have publicly endorsed him, viewing his selection as a bridge between technological innovation and national leadership. Musk described the Trump-Vance ticket as an "excellent decision," while Sacks referred to Vance as an "American patriot." This group appreciates Vance's venture capital background and his advocacy for deregulation, which they believe could spur innovation and economic growth. Some moderates in the tech industry acknowledge Vance's understanding of technology and entrepreneurship as potential assets. For instance, venture capitalist Matt Murphy noted that having a tech-savvy individual in leadership is beneficial. However, this optimism is tempered by concerns over Vance's regulatory positions and his alignment with certain conservative policies. Progressive voices and major tech companies express apprehension regarding Vance's stance on issues like Section 230, a statute that shields tech platforms from liability for third-party content posted on their sites, and antitrust enforcement. His support for reducing liability protections for social media platforms and his praise for antitrust actions against big tech firms signal a potential for increased regulatory scrutiny. These positions raise concerns about the future relationship between the federal government and major technology companies. Vance's advocacy for "American Dynamism," which emphasizes aligning technology with national interests, resonates with certain segments of the tech community seeking a renewed sense of purpose in innovation. However, his conservative cultural views, including critiques of multiculturalism and support for restrictive immigration policies, have drawn criticism from others in the industry who value diversity and global engagement. Vice President JD Vance is a polarizing figure in Silicon Valley. While he garners support from conservative and libertarian tech leaders who appreciate his industry background and deregulatory stance, he faces skepticism from progressives and major tech firms concerned about potential regulatory challenges and cultural conservatism. This divide underscores the evolving political dynamics within the tech industry. Although Silicon Valley tech leaders' politics are mixed, they do seem to agree on one thing—that AI is a powerful technology that can be used for good and bad and needs some form of regulation. Current Budget Reconciliation Bill legislation would prohibit federal and state governments from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) for the next ten years. This development, if enacted, would fundamentally reshape the landscape of AI governance in the U.S., with profound implications for innovation, public safety, civil rights, and the global competitive balance. The latest move to use the Budget Reconciliation Bill as a vehicle for AI policy has sparked intrigue and alarm. By leveraging this procedural tool—which allows budgetary measures to pass with a simple majority—the proposed language effectively places a ten-year moratorium on any federal or state regulation of artificial intelligence technologies. Proponents frame this as a bold step toward ensuring America remains at the forefront of AI innovation, removing bureaucratic friction and giving developers a clear runway for growth. However, critics see a glaring blind spot. With no regulatory guardrails, the door opens to unchecked algorithmic bias, data misuse, and the accelerated spread of AI-driven misinformation. The intent to spark innovation is admirable, but the absence of oversight during such rapid technological evolution is deeply concerning. AI is not just a tool of productivity—it's a force shaping economies, societies, and even democratic processes. A decade without regulation could hardwire unintended consequences into the very foundations of our digital future.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US Stocks Brush Off Moody's, Echo Past Tech Booms
In poker, a 'tell' is a player's subtle character or demeanor change that can unknowingly tip off an opponent and provide crucial information about how strong a hand they may have. The best and most powerful market tell on Wall Street is price action versus news. When the market gets hit with bad news, how fast it rebounds can be a tell for savvy investors. Friday, after the market closed, the Nasdaq and other major US indices fell more than 1% after Moody's (MCO) credit rating agency downgraded US debt based on the rising US budget deficit. Though stocks suffered a knee-jerk reaction Friday evening, cooler heads prevailed Monday, and stocks shook off the bad news. Such action is a hallmark of a bull market. Savvy investors should ask themselves, 'If bad news can't bring down stocks, what is likely to occur when there is no news?' BeSpoke Investment Group (@bespokeinvest) posted a fascinating chart recently that compared the releases of Netscape versus ChatGPT. The precedent, which tracks the tech-heavy Nasdaq, is very similar and provides a strong precedent. After all, the release of the Netscape web browser jump-started the internet boom in the late 1990s, while the ChatGPT chatbot release brought large language models (LLMs) to the masses and started the AI revolution. Image Source: BeSpoke Investment Group The overlayed chart shows the current Nasdaq tracking the late 1990s precedent very closely, rising 74.18% through 617 days, while the 90s example tracked 93.42% through the same time. Beyond the price action in the Nasdaq, the performance in individual AI names like Broadcom (AVGO), Microsoft (MSFT), and CoreWeave (CRWV) shows that the party may just be getting started. If there's anything baseball's steroid era taught, it's that power and distance are correlated. Muscular hitters like Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa smashed records and often hit baseballs out of the stadium. The same metaphor holds for stocks. The S&P 500 Index screamed higher by more than 19% in just 27 days following a warming of trade tensions between the US and China. Considering that S&P 500 returns are historically ~10%, most amateur investors may assume that the market is done moving higher for the year. However, historical data from Ryan Detrick (@ryandetrick) of Carson Investment Research shows us that the exact opposite is true. In fact, since 1950 S&P 500 Index has been higher one year later 100% of the time when it gains more than 19% in 27 trading days. Image Source: Carson Investment Research Bottom Line On Wall Street, just like in poker, observing the subtle tells can be incredibly insightful. The market's resilient reaction to the Moody's downgrade, coupled with the historical precedent of the late 1990s, signals a bullish market ahead. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Moody's Corporation (MCO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) : Free Stock Analysis Report CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Globe and Mail
19-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
US Stocks Brush Off Moody's, Echo Past Tech Booms
US Stocks Brush Aside Moody's Downgrade In poker, a 'tell' is a player's subtle character or demeanor change that can unknowingly tip off an opponent and provide crucial information about how strong a hand they may have. The best and most powerful market tell on Wall Street is price action versus news. When the market gets hit with bad news, how fast it rebounds can be a tell for savvy investors. Friday, after the market closed, the Nasdaq and other major US indices fell more than 1% after Moody's ( MCO ) credit rating agency downgraded US debt based on the rising US budget deficit. Though stocks suffered a knee-jerk reaction Friday evening, cooler heads prevailed Monday, and stocks shook off the bad news. Such action is a hallmark of a bull market. Savvy investors should ask themselves, 'If bad news can't bring down stocks, what is likely to occur when there is no news?' Late 90s Internet Precedents Mimics Present BeSpoke Investment Group (@bespokeinvest) posted a fascinating chart recently that compared the releases of Netscape versus ChatGPT. The precedent, which tracks the tech-heavy Nasdaq, is very similar and provides a strong precedent. After all, the release of the Netscape web browser jump-started the internet boom in the late 1990s, while the ChatGPT chatbot release brought large language models (LLMs) to the masses and started the AI revolution. The overlayed chart shows the current Nasdaq tracking the late 1990s precedent very closely, rising 74.18% through 617 days, while the 90s example tracked 93.42% through the same time. Beyond the price action in the Nasdaq, the performance in individual AI names like Broadcom ( AVGO ), Microsoft ( MSFT ), and CoreWeave ( CRWV ) shows that the party may just be getting started. S&P 500 Index Explodes to the Upside, Likely Not Finished If there's anything baseball's steroid era taught, it's that power and distance are correlated. Muscular hitters like Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa smashed records and often hit baseballs out of the stadium. The same metaphor holds for stocks. The S&P 500 Index screamed higher by more than 19% in just 27 days following a warming of trade tensions between the US and China. Considering that S&P 500 returns are historically ~10%, most amateur investors may assume that the market is done moving higher for the year. However, historical data from Ryan Detrick (@ryandetrick) of Carson Investment Research shows us that the exact opposite is true. In fact, since 1950 S&P 500 Index has been higher one year later 100% of the time when it gains more than 19% in 27 trading days. Bottom Line On Wall Street, just like in poker, observing the subtle tells can be incredibly insightful. The market's resilient reaction to the Moody's downgrade, coupled with the historical precedent of the late 1990s, signals a bullish market ahead. 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops." Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.0% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Moody's Corporation (MCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis Report CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV): Free Stock Analysis Report
