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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.
One month after the dramatic capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's Chavista movement is undergoing a significant internal reorganization, balancing unity efforts with delicate negotiations with Washington.
The recent shuttering of several Peet's Coffee locations has shifted focus from consumer inconvenience to a heated labor dispute, as unionized employees accuse management of sidestepping legal bargaining obligations over severance and job impacts.
At Davos, Uber's Dara Khosrowshahi drew a sharp line between companies merely talking about AI and those fundamentally restructuring their operations, calling out widespread 'play-acting' despite a surge in planned investment.
Whirlpool Corp. (WHR) stock rallied more than 7% after the appliance giant's Q4 2025 profit significantly exceeded analyst expectations, coupled with a robust growth forecast for the coming year that overshadowed a slight revenue miss.
Shares of staffing firm Kforce (KFRC) dropped sharply following a fourth-quarter report where missed profit expectations and contracting margins overshadowed a minor revenue beat, highlighting ongoing pressures in the professional staffing sector.
PayPal Holdings Inc. saw its stock price tumble sharply in Wednesday trading after the digital payments giant reported quarterly revenue and profit that fell short of Wall Street forecasts, raising fresh concerns about its growth trajectory.
Ondo Finance expands its real-world asset tokenization footprint with 'Ondo Global Listing,' a service enabling crypto platforms to offer on-chain access to U.S. stock IPOs on their first trading day, potentially democratizing access for global investors.
A new analysis reveals South Dakota as the second most affordable state for renters, with Sioux Falls also ranking among the nation's least expensive metro areas, even as local rents see upward pressure.
Apple shares have surged past a historically significant 50-day moving average, a technical move that analysts say often precedes further gains as bullish sentiment builds around the tech giant's performance.
In a major consolidation move within the U.S. regional banking sector, Spanish banking giant Banco Santander has agreed to acquire Stamford-based Webster Bank for approximately $12.2 billion, aiming to significantly bolster its Northeast footprint.
Multiple company insiders at Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) have been actively acquiring shares in recent months, a move often interpreted as a bullish signal for the junior gold explorer's prospects.
As gold and silver prices soar to record levels, driven by geopolitical tensions and industrial demand, local artisans and businesses are forced to adapt their strategies to survive.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, defending the streaming giant's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Lawmakers raised antitrust concerns and questioned the deal's impact on media competition and consumer choice.
Michael Burry's comparison of GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen to a young Warren Buffett has ignited debate. While Cohen's aggressive balance sheet restructuring mirrors some early Berkshire tactics, a closer look reveals stark differences in experience, strategy, and the sheer scale of the challenge ahead.
Google's unveiling of its advanced Genie 3 world-model AI has sent ripples through the gaming industry, placing established publishers like Take-Two Interactive under a new kind of scrutiny. As investors await the company's earnings, the focus has sharpened on whether its blockbuster-driven model can withstand a potential AI-driven upheaval in game development costs and timelines.
Carrier Global's Abound platform has rolled out a generative AI feature designed to provide facility managers with deeper operational insights and guided maintenance for over 150,000 connected assets. The move comes as the HVAC industry grapples with a worsening technician shortage, positioning the tool as a critical aid for knowledge retention and faster troubleshooting.
Guoco Group's (SEHK:53) latest financial results and dividend announcement have sparked renewed investor interest, with its shares showing signs of momentum. A deep dive into its valuation metrics suggests the stock may be trading at a significant discount to its intrinsic value, despite recent gains.
FireFly Metals (ASX:FFM) streamlines its portfolio by divesting its Pickle Crow and Sioux Lookout gold projects in Ontario to Bellavista Resources. The deal, structured with scrip consideration, allows FireFly to concentrate capital and management efforts on advancing its flagship Green Bay copper-gold project in Canada.
