The banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is poised for a pivotal transformation. As the initial wave of AI and cloud experimentation subsides, 2026 is emerging as the year the industry moves decisively toward operationalizing technology with robust governance, explainability, and compliance at its core.
Liberty Global, Europe's cable and mobile giant, has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to integrate Gemini AI and cloud tools across its operations, aiming to enhance TV platforms, automate services, and explore new revenue streams.
Amazon Air is set to launch operations at Jacksonville International Airport by late 2026, marking a strategic expansion of its air cargo network into Northeast Florida and promising to accelerate delivery times for the region during peak seasons.
Elon Musk consolidates his space and artificial intelligence ventures, with SpaceX acquiring xAI to form a private sector titan valued over a trillion dollars, aiming to solve AI's energy crisis by moving compute to space.
House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts a fractured Republican conference upon lawmakers' return to Washington, with hardline members demanding contentious policy riders in exchange for votes to end the government shutdown.
Kforce reports stronger-than-expected Q4 2025 results, citing the highest sequential growth in its tech business since 2022. The company sees early signs of a market recovery, fueled by client demand for flexible talent to tackle AI-driven projects and foundational IT work.
InterDigital has secured a new multi-year patent license agreement with LG Electronics, extending its royalty base into consumer electronics like digital TVs and display monitors, signaling a strategic diversification of its licensing revenue.
While the fried chicken segment continues to dominate fast-food traffic, Buffalo-based Hen House Nashville Hot Chicken has filed for bankruptcy protection, highlighting the uneven fortunes within the popular sector.
For the second consecutive year, a Chicago-based financial institution has become the nation's first bank to fail. Regulators shuttered Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, citing unsafe practices and depleted capital. The FDIC swiftly arranged for Detroit's First Independence Bank to assume most deposits and assets, ensuring customer funds remain secure.
Amid widespread anxiety over AI-driven job losses, a new report from the Yale Budget Lab finds little evidence of large-scale labor market disruption, raising questions about whether 'AI-washing' is being used to justify corporate layoffs.
With Advanced Micro Devices set to report Q4 results, derivatives traders are pricing in a significant post-earnings move, betting the chipmaker's momentum can extend its recent 25% surge from yearly lows.
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has urged migrants to leave South Africa, echoing his late father's stance, following violent protests at a Durban primary school where immigration was blamed for admissions shortages.
As Palantir Technologies reports a massive surge in U.S. government revenue, CEO Alex Karp publicly defends the company's controversial surveillance platforms, insisting they contain safeguards against overreach. The defense comes amidst growing public and political scrutiny over its contracts with immigration enforcement agencies.
Amid a growing outbreak in northern Mexico, U.S. agricultural officials are escalating a biowarfare campaign, releasing millions of sterile, fluorescent flies near the Texas border to create a defensive barrier against the parasitic screwworm, a move impacting already strained livestock trade and beef prices.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez met with U.S. Special Envoy Laura Dogu in Caracas, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of bilateral ties severed four years ago.
A man wanted for a fatal shooting in Camarillo led authorities on a dangerous pursuit reaching speeds over 100 mph before being found deceased in his vehicle, officials confirm.
Despite Palantir shares trading below $150 ahead of its Q4 report, derivatives activity and analyst commentary point to expectations for a significant post-earnings recovery, driven by sustained commercial and government contract momentum.
A record-breaking cold snap transforms Orlando's iconic theme parks, with fountains freezing and icicles forming on attractions from Epcot to the new Epic Universe, prompting operational adjustments.
A private survey reveals China's manufacturing sector gained momentum in January, fueled by pre-holiday production and stronger export orders. However, analysts caution that underlying structural imbalances and uneven regional growth continue to challenge the economic outlook.
Teradyne (TER) shares surged over 10% after the semiconductor test equipment leader posted Q4 revenue and profit that smashed analyst estimates, fueled by surging demand from AI chipmakers. The company's bullish guidance signals confidence in a sustained industry upcycle.
