A new S&P Global Ratings analysis forecasts the market for euro-pegged stablecoins will surge to €1.1 billion within six years, fueled not by payments but by the tokenization of real-world assets. Major European banks are now entering the fray, spurred by the EU's landmark MiCA regulation.
Elon Musk reframes the U.S. energy challenge, arguing large-scale battery deployment—not new power plants—is the key to unlocking existing capacity. He highlights China's aggressive integration of storage, EVs, and solar as a model of execution the U.S. has yet to match.
Nvidia's upcoming quarterly report is poised to be a defining market event of 2026, with investors keenly focused on its AI chip dominance, the rollout of its next-generation Rubin architecture, and guidance that could signal the stock's next major move.
PayPal reported year-over-year growth in fourth-quarter revenue and profit, yet its shares tumbled nearly 20% as the company issued a conservative forecast for the coming year, sparking investor concerns over its near-term growth trajectory.
Republican candidate James Fishback has sparked debate by launching a campaign profile on the dating app Tinder, aiming to connect with young women on issues like maternity leave and family affordability.
A Senate hearing on Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion takeover of Warner Bros. revealed deep bipartisan unease, with lawmakers warning the deal could stifle competition, raise prices, and limit creative expression in an already consolidated streaming market.
A wave of investor anxiety over artificial intelligence's disruptive potential sparked a broad market sell-off Thursday afternoon, dragging down technology shares across the board. The S&P 500 Information Technology sector fell nearly 3%, with the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks all in the red as traders executed a 'basket-style' retreat from the sector.
Siemens Energy announces a strategic $1 billion U.S. investment, with a significant portion targeting North Carolina to boost manufacturing of critical grid and energy equipment, capitalizing on the nation's industrial resurgence.
PepsiCo announces strategic price reductions on key snack brands, including Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos, responding to sustained consumer pushback against years of inflation-driven hikes.
Heartland Express reports a $19.4 million net loss for the quarter, driven by a major impairment charge from its CFI fleet integration. Despite a revenue drop, the truckload carrier shows sequential improvement in its operating ratio and points to early signs of a market recovery in 2026.
The retail giant Walmart has surpassed a $1 trillion market valuation, becoming one of the few non-tech companies to reach the milestone amid strong e-commerce growth and a strategic shift to the Nasdaq.
SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) is back on investors' radars following significant share price volatility. While recent weekly gains offer a glimmer of hope, they contrast sharply with a challenging longer-term performance and deep annual losses. Analysts are divided on whether the current valuation signals a buying opportunity or a value trap, as the company navigates policy shifts and fierce market competition.
In a strategic move to expand its fashion and beauty footprint, Parker Management has acquired talent agency Estate 5, merging two complementary rosters under the Propagate Content umbrella.
Banco Santander's acquisition of Webster Financial, valued at $12.3 billion, is set to create a top-10 U.S. retail and commercial bank by assets and significantly bolster its deposit base in the key Northeast market, marking the largest bank deal of the year.
A U.S. District Court has halted a Hawaii law requiring disclaimers on altered political media, siding with The Babylon Bee and its legal team from Alliance Defending Freedom. The ruling is seen as a significant check on state power to regulate satire and AI-generated content in political discourse.
Emails reveal the disgraced financier was a key backer of MIT's Digital Currency Initiative, a foundational pillar for crypto, with analysis suggesting the majority of Bitcoin's code was committed after his involvement began.
As the broader TSX enjoys a robust earnings season, a segment of smaller-cap companies is capturing attention for their high-risk, high-reward potential. We examine three such ventures—spanning cannabis, functional mushrooms, and AI diagnostics—that are on the radar of growth-oriented investors.
Charter Communications' Spectrum is rolling out a trio of major initiatives—including guaranteed response times and a new hybrid Wi-Fi product—in a bid to stem the loss of hundreds of thousands of internet subscribers, as competition from fixed wireless and fiber intensifies.
As a key 2026 priority, the Financial Services Institute is pressing regulators for a contractor classification rule that protects the independent advisor model, while also targeting broader legislative and enforcement reforms.
Siemens Energy announces a major $1 billion investment to scale up U.S. manufacturing of grid equipment and gas turbines, aiming to create over 1,500 skilled jobs as electricity demand from data centers and AI soars.
