An analysis of wealth accumulation among the world's top billionaires reveals staggering gains during the current presidential term, with policy and market dynamics fueling unprecedented fortunes.
Gold and silver extended their historic sell-off on Monday, with spot prices tumbling as much as 4% in early trading. The dramatic reversal follows a record-breaking rally that had lifted precious metals to unprecedented heights, stunning veteran traders and analysts alike.
While both ETFs target the high-flying U.S. technology sector, a closer look reveals critical distinctions in diversification, concentration risk, and liquidity that could sway long-term portfolio outcomes.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's forecast of a major AI infrastructure build-out through 2026 suggests continued robust spending on Nvidia's hardware, reinforcing the chipmaker's central role in the ongoing tech boom.
The iconic outdoor retailer Eddie Bauer is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a move that will close its entire fleet of roughly 200 physical stores across the U.S. and Canada. While its e-commerce and wholesale operations will live on, the decision marks a dramatic retreat from the mall landscape it helped define for decades.
Exclusive testimony from Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, who fled the last hospital in Sudan's strategic el-Fasher, details a three-day ordeal of hiding from paramilitary forces, witnessing mass casualties, and surviving a kidnapping and ransom demand—shedding light on a siege the U.N. calls a 'massive crime scene.'
While America's coffee consumption hits multi-decade highs, Starbucks' market share is eroding. The pioneer now faces a crowded battlefield of value-focused rivals, drive-thru specialists, and international entrants, forcing a strategic rethink of its iconic 'third place' model.
Amid a brutal year for apparel stocks, Deckers Outdoor delivered a stunning earnings beat, sending shares soaring 19%. The performance of its HOKA and UGG brands, coupled with raised guidance, suggests Wall Street's pessimism may have been overblown for this long-term winner.
In a revealing moment during Tesla's earnings call, Elon Musk disclosed that his Saturdays are dedicated to the company's next-generation AI5 chip project, signaling a fundamental strategic shift from automaker to vertically integrated AI hardware powerhouse.
QuantumScape's stock has plummeted 52% in three months, reigniting the debate over its valuation. While bulls point to a disruptive solid-state battery technology and a theoretical fair value of $55, skeptics highlight the absence of revenue and monumental scaling challenges. We examine the risks and rewards behind the volatility.
As AI data centers drive an unprecedented surge in U.S. power demand, natural gas producer EQT is positioning itself as a critical pillar of energy security. Its proven operational resilience during extreme weather events underscores a strategic shift from a pure commodity play to an essential infrastructure partner.
Danaher Corporation announces a strategic investment in Automata, aiming to integrate AI-ready automation systems with its extensive portfolio of instruments and reagents. The move signals a push to deliver comprehensive, data-driven lab solutions as the life sciences sector increasingly prioritizes efficiency and scalability.
Despite a sharp 22% drop in cocoa sales volume and multi-year lows in cocoa futures, Barry Callebaut's (SWX:BARN) share price has rallied strongly. Analysts are divided on whether the current valuation reflects deep value or overlooks persistent headwinds in its core commodity business.
General Motors is cutting over 700 positions at its Oshawa, Ontario plant, redirecting investment and workforce development to its U.S. facilities. The move underscores a strategic realignment of North American operations amid evolving trade dynamics and a focus on core truck and SUV programs.
After a powerful 41% surge over the past year, Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) finds itself at a crossroads. With shares trading near $80, new analysis suggests the stock may be significantly overvalued, raising questions about its long-term prospects in the competitive semiconductor landscape.
USA Rare Earth secures a landmark $1.6 billion in federal loans and equity, coupled with a $1.5 billion private placement, to build a domestic supply chain from Texas mines to Oklahoma magnets, reducing reliance on China for critical defense and green tech components.
Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) soared to a record high Friday, driven by analyst optimism over its critical role in powering AI data centers with advanced laser technology.
Disney's iconic leader, who returned to steady the company in 2022, is reportedly preparing to exit the CEO role ahead of his contract's expiration, setting the stage for a high-stakes succession search.
In a major consolidation move within the quantum computing sector, IonQ has announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a domestically controlled, vertically integrated platform to speed up the development and production of advanced quantum processors, citing both technological and national security imperatives.
Subsea 7 secures a significant contract from Shell for the Kaikias Waterflood project, reinforcing its position in complex deepwater engineering and extending its project visibility in the US Gulf of Mexico.
