Alphabet's stock surge, driven by its successful integration of AI, has investors weighing whether its current valuation still offers a compelling entry point for long-term growth.
Meta Platforms is charting an unprecedented course in capital investment, with plans to spend up to $135 billion by 2026 to build the infrastructure for AI 'superintelligence.' The staggering sum highlights the scale of Big Tech's arms race and raises questions about long-term returns.
We put the AI chatbot to the test, asking if a savvy $1,000 investment in 2015 could have grown to $1 million by 2025. The answer reveals the extreme rarity of such returns in mainstream markets and highlights the stark difference between hindsight and feasible strategy.
A wave of insider selling at AutoZone over the past year, totaling $15 million, has drawn investor scrutiny. While the transactions occurred near current share prices, the scale of divestment compared to minimal buying prompts a closer look at the auto parts retailer's prospects.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank is seen as a pivotal test of its political independence, potentially aligning monetary policy more closely with White House objectives.
A fatal shark attack on a 13-year-old boy at a popular Brazilian beach has reignited concerns over coastal safety and led authorities to expand monitoring efforts along Pernambuco's coastline.
Iran has announced plans to designate the armed forces of European Union member states as terrorist organizations, a direct response to the EU's blacklisting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The escalation marks a new low in diplomatic relations and raises fears of further regional instability.
In a significant departure from its longstanding position, an Israeli military official has acknowledged a death toll in Gaza close to 70,000, aligning with figures long maintained by Palestinian health authorities. This admission follows over two years of war and persistent international scrutiny over casualty counts.
A campaign-trail proposal to temporarily cap credit card interest at 10% could offer significant savings for millions of borrowers, but experts warn of potential unintended consequences for credit access and long-term financial health.
Charles Schwab announces a strategic reorganization, merging its wealth advisory and banking divisions into a single unit led by long-time executive Neesha Hathi, alongside other key leadership changes.
South Africa has ordered Israel's deputy ambassador to leave the country, declaring him persona non grata in a significant diplomatic escalation reflecting Pretoria's strong stance on the war in Gaza.
In a landmark deal, AstraZeneca has licensed a suite of next-generation weight-loss drugs from China's CSPC, aiming to challenge the dominance of Lilly and Novo Nordisk with longer-acting monthly injectables.
The AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) market is witnessing significant growth, fueled by cloud innovation and corporate demand for scalable AI solutions. While data privacy remains a hurdle, the integration of generative AI and tailored platforms is accelerating adoption across industries.
SoFi Technologies smashed Wall Street's Q4 2025 revenue and profit forecasts, sending its shares sharply higher. However, the digital finance leader's shockingly weak sales outlook for the coming quarter has injected significant uncertainty into its growth narrative.
Newly launched oral weight-loss drug Wegovy from Novo Nordisk recorded more than 26,000 U.S. prescriptions in its second full week, signaling robust early demand as competition with Eli Lilly intensifies.
HSBC has cut its price target for AI infrastructure firm CoreWeave, warning that rising borrowing costs and significant future funding needs could strain the high-flying company's financial runway.
Barclays has initiated coverage on Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) with an 'Equal Weight' rating and a $153 price target, citing strong fundamentals but suggesting the market has already priced in its near-term growth trajectory, particularly from AI data center demand.
Titan Wealth Holdings has agreed to acquire Plymouth's Sound Financial Management, a move set to add approximately £600m in advised assets and bolster the group's regional presence in England's growing southwest market.
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Goldman Sachs downgrades iHeartMedia to Sell, warning that shifting audio consumption and ad trends threaten growth, even as the company's TikTok partnership aims to capture younger audiences.
