Oracle's deepening role as TikTok's U.S. data guardian and its aggressive push into regulated AI sectors present a dual narrative of strategic growth and heightened operational scrutiny, following a service outage linked to its infrastructure.
Shares of semiconductor equipment maker MKS Instruments surged this week after the company secured a €1 billion debt offering at a competitive 4.25% interest rate, a move analysts see as a strategic step to strengthen its balance sheet.
Following a stellar 62% surge in 2025, the Latin American fintech giant Nu Holdings is positioned for another strong year, driven by robust growth, soaring profitability, and vast market potential.
While Nvidia's stock has been a powerhouse of the AI revolution, investors seeking meaningful dividend income face a daunting math problem. We break down the numbers and what they reveal about the chipmaker's priorities.
As the Super Bowl kicks off in California—a state without legal sports betting—federally regulated prediction markets are positioned to siphon off a significant portion of wagering activity, potentially reaching record trading volumes this year.
Danish industrial cleaning giant Nilfisk is consolidating its U.S. presence, moving manufacturing to Mexico while establishing a new commercial headquarters in Plymouth, MN, promising continued investment amid local job cuts.
With a midnight deadline looming, Congress remains gridlocked, pushing the federal government toward a partial shutdown. While economists predict minimal macroeconomic damage from a brief closure, the disruption to services and federal workers' paychecks will be felt immediately.
The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its benchmark rate signals underlying economic strength, leaving mortgage rates largely unmoved. While affordability challenges persist, a gradual rebalancing of the market offers cautious optimism for buyers and sellers.
A dramatic sell-off in precious metals, led by a record-breaking drop in silver, rattled financial markets on January 30, 2026, as a surging U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy triggered a broad retreat from risk assets.
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to advance the Marine Corps' precision-strike capabilities with its long-range Red Wolf missile system, designed to counter maritime threats in the Pacific.
Yong Rong (HK) Asset Management Ltd. has taken a significant concentrated position in XPeng Inc., signaling strong conviction in the smart EV maker's recovery and long-term prospects within China's competitive automotive market.
Economist Peter Schiff, famed for foreseeing the 2008 collapse, now predicts a severe market correction driven by high mortgage rates and unsustainable prices, potentially triggering widespread defaults. While today's market fundamentals differ, his warning underscores deep-seated affordability concerns.
As gold and silver surge to record highs, Bitcoin's recent slump reignites debate over its viability as a modern safe-haven asset, challenging its long-touted 'digital gold' narrative.
Dover Corporation (DOV), the diversified industrial manufacturer, continues to attract heavy institutional investment, driving a remarkable long-term share price appreciation. Strong quarterly earnings and bullish guidance underscore the fundamental strength behind the sustained Big Money inflows.
A federal judge has removed the death penalty as an option for Luigi Mangione, accused of assassinating a top health insurance executive in New York. The ruling narrows the federal case while state murder charges proceed.
OpenAI is reportedly in late-stage discussions to secure a colossal funding package, potentially nearing $40 billion, from its key partners and suppliers Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft, as the AI leader seeks capital for an ambitious global expansion.
Disney's board is set to convene next week to vote on a successor for CEO Bob Iger, who is now expected to depart before his contract ends in 2026, aiming to give his replacement a 'fresh start'.
Altria Group expects improved second-half earnings by leveraging a U.S. tobacco tax rebate tied to increased exports, as the Marlboro maker seeks new avenues for growth in a shrinking cigarette market.
Deutsche Bank has upgraded NNN REIT to 'Buy' with a $47 price target, highlighting its defensive portfolio and sustainable dividends as relative strengths in a challenging real estate investment trust environment expected to persist through 2026.
Facing a looming wave of retirements, independent advisory firms are increasingly turning to employee ownership and sophisticated tax strategies to secure their futures, offering an alternative to the private equity buyout.
