As AI spending surges, investors face a classic choice: TSMC, the indispensable manufacturer powering the entire industry, or AMD, the aggressive designer aiming to dethrone Nvidia. We analyze the risk-reward calculus.
A second woman has come forward alleging the late financier Jeffrey Epstein arranged for her to have a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew in 2010, according to a BBC report. The claim surfaces amid renewed scrutiny following a major document release by U.S. authorities.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to report its latest quarterly results Tuesday afternoon, with investors watching closely for signs of resilience in consumer spending and operational execution against a backdrop of moderating sales growth.
As H&R Block prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing its consistent history of surpassing revenue estimates against a challenging discretionary spending environment and recent stock pressure.
Texas Instruments (TXN) reported a 70% year-over-year surge in data center orders, prompting the company to break out the segment separately. Management forecasts the first sequential revenue growth since 2008, citing improving industrial trends and AI-related infrastructure spending.
Crude futures retreated sharply on Monday after weekend comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested diplomatic engagement with Iran, easing fears of a military confrontation that had recently buoyed markets.
Faced with the realities of modern warfare in Ukraine, NATO is fast-tracking innovation, creating an unprecedented opportunity for agile tech founders to access a once-closed defense market.
TTM Technologies (TTMI) has landed a significant multi-year agreement, valued at up to $200 million, to supply critical components for Raytheon's next-generation LTAMDS radar system. The deal arrives as the defense contractor's stock surges, reigniting discussions on whether its current valuation fully reflects future growth prospects and inherent risks.
Despite a mixed earnings report, Texas Instruments stock surged over 11% this week, powered by explosive growth in its data center business as AI demand fuels infrastructure spending.
Ahead of its Q4 2025 results, Citigroup has revised its price target for PDD Holdings downward, maintaining a Neutral stance. The adjustment reflects concerns over slowing Chinese consumer spending and rising operational costs for its international platform, Temu.
Suspected Boko Haram militants killed at least 25 laborers in an attack on a town in Nigeria's Borno state, relatives and local officials confirm, in the bloodiest reported Islamist assault since late December.
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals the substantial financial burden of deploying National Guard and active-duty troops to several U.S. cities last year, with monthly costs for continued operations running into the tens of millions.
Oshkosh Corporation reported full-year revenue of $10.4 billion and adjusted EPS of $10.79 for 2025. While projecting sales growth to approximately $11 billion in 2026, the company cautioned about near-term softness in its industrial access equipment segment and a significant $200 million tariff impact.
General Dynamics secures a major multi-year U.S. Navy contract for systems modernization, reinforcing its pivotal role in naval defense and underscoring the strength of its record order backlog amid robust segment performance.
The U.S. dollar extended its weekly decline as fresh geopolitical risks, including new tariff threats over Cuba and potential military action against Iran, dampened appetite for American assets, despite domestic political relief.
Lumentum Holdings Inc. has transformed from a consumer electronics supplier into a key player in AI infrastructure, driving a V-shaped recovery. While surging demand for high-speed optical modules paints a bullish picture, its premium valuation demands scrutiny.
Over 247,000 residential customers of Potomac Edison, a FirstEnergy subsidiary in Maryland, will see automatic credits on their utility bills this month. The move, part of a state-mandated relief program, underscores the delicate balance utilities must strike between regulatory compliance, infrastructure investment, and consumer affordability pressures.
As hyperscalers like Amazon prepare to report earnings, the focus is shifting from quarterly sales to massive capital investments in AI infrastructure and strategic partnerships with GPU-as-a-service providers.
Walt Disney Company reports 'headwinds' in foreign visitor numbers at its American resorts, mirroring a broader downturn in U.S. international tourism driven by geopolitical perceptions and shifting travel preferences.
Uber Technologies Inc. has relaunched its ride-hailing services in Macau, its first new Asian market entry in years. The move includes a cross-border limousine service to Hong Kong and signals a cautious but significant re-engagement in the region after retreating from mainland China and Southeast Asia.
