French cybercrime prosecutors, supported by Europol, have conducted searches at X's Paris headquarters as part of an expanding investigation into the platform's AI systems, including allegations that its Grok chatbot produced millions of sexualized deepfake images.
Defense attorneys for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk will ask a judge to disqualify the prosecution, citing a conflict of interest as the lead prosecutor's daughter witnessed the shooting. The hearing also involves a dispute over showing graphic video evidence.
As prediction markets surge in popularity, their symbiotic relationship with high-volatility cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin is creating new speculative dynamics and attracting retail investors.
HP Inc. announced an immediate leadership transition on Tuesday, appointing board member Bruce Broussard as interim CEO after Enrique Lores stepped down to pursue a new opportunity.
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) has delivered a remarkable 173% return to shareholders over the past three years, with a significant 13% jump in the last week alone, signaling a powerful recovery in the cruise industry.
A wave of insider stock sales at Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, has prompted scrutiny from investors. While insider selling can have innocent explanations, the scale and timing of these transactions have analysts questioning the leadership's confidence in the company's near-term prospects.
Howmet Aerospace's stock retreated 3.8% this week, mirroring broader market softness. However, a look at the five-year horizon reveals a staggering 647% surge, closely aligned with robust earnings growth, underscoring the resilience of the aerospace components manufacturer.
While speculative 'story stocks' dominate headlines, Swiss manufacturing group Mikron Holding (VTX:MIKN) presents a case study in sustained profitability. With EPS growing at 26% annually over three years and significant insider ownership, the firm offers a contrast to loss-making ventures. Yet, flat revenue and EBIT margins prompt questions about its long-term growth trajectory.
A new JPMorgan survey reveals a stark divergence: while 89% of the world's wealthiest family offices hold no crypto, 65% are prioritizing AI investments. Yet, beneath the headline trend, a parallel wave of structured crypto allocation is building among institutional players.
A prominent economist forecasts that Kevin Warsh, if appointed as Fed Chair, could implement a rapid series of interest rate cuts totaling 100 basis points this year, a move that would defy current market expectations and likely weaken the U.S. dollar.
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PayPal Holdings Inc. delivered a disappointing fourth-quarter earnings report and a profit forecast for 2026 that fell short of analyst expectations, sending its shares tumbling. The payments giant cited a pullback in U.S. consumer spending and a slowdown in its core branded checkout business. In a major leadership shift, the company announced HP Inc.'s Enrique Lores will take over as President and CEO effective March 1.
In a detailed webinar, NVIDIA's networking chief outlined how co-packaged optics technology is critical for scaling next-generation AI supercomputers, promising significant power savings and improved reliability for massive GPU clusters.
A surge of industrial development across Texas, from Houston's port to the Mexican border, signals a strategic bet on long-term freight growth, with major projects setting the stage for 2026 and beyond.
Following IBM's fourth-quarter results, Bernstein and Stifel have raised their price targets on the tech giant, highlighting robust free cash flow performance and resilience in its valuation despite sector headwinds.
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) secures bullish coverage from two major firms, with price targets exceeding $200, as its AI platform gains traction in a rapidly expanding market.
Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks has acquired cloud-native observability platform Chronosphere, aiming to provide customers with deeper visibility and control over sprawling AI and IT systems. The move reinforces its platform strategy as analysts highlight the firm's dominant market position.
Adobe's stock outlook softens as multiple analysts adjust ratings and price targets, citing increased competition in creative software and a lack of near-term catalysts, despite its strong market position.
Bank of America and Stifel reaffirm bullish stances on MongoDB, citing strong performance of its Atlas platform and strategic expansion into AI capabilities as key drivers for future growth.
Despite a challenging environment for software stocks, analysts from DA Davidson and Bank of America reaffirm their confidence in Snowflake's long-term growth story, citing its unique positioning in the AI-driven data landscape.
