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Late Goal by Tchouaméni Secures Victory for Madrid against Las Palmas

Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni played a crucial role, coming off the bench to score a late header and secure a 2-1 comeback victory against Las Palmas, propelling his team to the top of LaLiga on Saturday . Carlo Ancelotti's squad now leads the table with 54 points from 21 games, two points ahead of second-placed Girona. Girona will play their 22nd league game against Celta Vigo on Sunday . Real Madrid faced challenges in the first half, lacking creativity without their LaLiga top scorer Jude Bellingham, who was suspended due to accumulating his fifth yellow card in the previous weekend's narrow win against bottom side Almería . Las Palmas, starting the weekend in eighth place, only four points away from European spots, displayed a solid defense that neutralized Real's forwards Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, who seemed to miss Bellingham's influence in midfield . Although Real maintained possession, they struggled to create clear chances. In the 53rd minute, L...

IBM's Stock Reaches a 10-Year High Due to Optimistic AI Prospects

IBM's shares soared nearly 13% to reach a level not seen in over a decade, fueled by an impressive revenue outlook driven by high demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) services. The company's generative AI business, encompassing services like those powered by its Watson AI platform, witnessed a remarkable doubling of orders in the fourth quarter. This surge is expected to contribute to a 4%-6% growth in revenue for IBM in 2024 . Key players in IBM's AI-related bookings include consulting firms and software companies, with Germany's SAP SE being a notable contributor. IBM's Chief Financial Officer, James Kavanaugh, highlighted that these collaborations played a significant role in the strong performance . IBM's shares reached $196.89, marking their highest point since June 2013 and adding around $20 billion to the company's market capitalization. The stock experienced an almost 11% increase, setting it on track for the most substantial daily percentage...