The autonomous vehicle leader Waymo has closed a massive $16 billion funding round, catapulting its valuation to $126 billion. The capital infusion is set to turbocharge its international expansion plans, even as it navigates operational challenges and intensifying competition from rivals like Tesla and Amazon's Zoox.
With property tax payments due in Texas, homeowners are exploring exemptions, payment plans, and deferrals to manage some of the nation's highest effective rates. Here’s a guide to potential relief.
President-elect Laura Fernandez turns to El Salvador's controversial leader Nayib Bukele for guidance, signaling a hardline shift in tackling Costa Rica's escalating drug trade violence, including plans for a Bukele-style mega-prison.
Powersports giant Polaris unveils an industry-first active suspension system in its flagship RZR, alongside approving its 31st consecutive annual dividend increase, signaling a dual focus on innovation and shareholder returns amid portfolio restructuring.
In a rare show of common cause, both government supporters and opponents took to the streets of Caracas on Monday, demanding better salaries and pensions as the interim administration promises an oil-fueled recovery.
A second major winter storm in as many weeks has crippled logistics across the Southeast, leading to massive service suspensions, a deadly 100-car pileup, and worsening a freight backlog that saw volumes plummet over 55%.
In the oil-rich state of Zulia, PDVSA workers and pensioners view sweeping industry reforms, enacted after U.S. political intervention, with a volatile mix of fragile hope and deep-seated skepticism. While some anticipate long-awaited economic relief, others dismiss the changes as political theater unlikely to reverse decades of decline.
Elon Musk is reportedly advancing plans to merge his aerospace giant SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI, a move that could funnel significant capital into AI development and reshape the tech landscape, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Oracle shares surged as the tech giant unveiled plans to raise up to $50 billion this year, fueling an aggressive expansion of its AI and cloud infrastructure to meet soaring demand from clients like Nvidia and OpenAI.
An Ohio mail carrier's Facebook post detailing unsafe conditions after a major winter storm led to his suspension without pay. Now reinstated but on stress leave, he is pushing for systemic changes in safety protocols and communication within the U.S. Postal Service.
Tenet Healthcare has regained complete ownership of its revenue cycle management subsidiary Conifer, buying out CommonSpirit Health's minority stake in a deal valued at nearly $2.7 billion. The move signals Tenet's renewed commitment to the business and plans for significant AI investment.
Floor & Decor Holdings (FND) shares have retreated over 7% this week, sparking debate among investors. While the home improvement retailer posts solid revenue of $4.66 billion, its premium valuation and aggressive expansion plans face a cooling housing market test.
In a strategic pivot, Tesla's Q4 earnings call revealed plans to halt Model S and X production at its Fremont plant, repurposing the space for a massive push into humanoid robotics with the Optimus project, as Elon Musk outlines a vision for a million-unit annual output.
The tech giant plans a colossal capital raise through debt and equity to expand its cloud infrastructure, aiming to meet surging demand from major AI players amid growing investor scrutiny over spending.
Oracle announces plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and equity to massively expand its cloud data centers, aiming to meet surging demand from AI leaders like Nvidia, OpenAI, and xAI.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announces a major $3.5 billion manufacturing expansion for its weight-loss drugs and enters two strategic research collaborations in gene editing and immunology, signaling aggressive growth plans amid a recent stock valuation dip.
Meta Platforms' shares soared following a robust Q4 earnings beat and aggressive AI investment plans. While core advertising thrives, the company's massive capital expenditure hike raises questions about long-term payoff and competitive positioning.
Precious metals giant Fresnillo PLC has revised down its 2026 production targets for silver and gold, citing operational setbacks and revised mine plans. The guidance cut forces a fresh look at the company's valuation and near-term growth trajectory amid a volatile sector.
Oracle Corp. plans a colossal $45-$50 billion capital raise in 2026 to expand its cloud infrastructure, aiming to meet surging demand from AI giants like OpenAI and Nvidia. The move comes as the company's aggressive data center spending pushes its free cash flow negative, a condition projected to last for years.
As Pony AI Inc. slashes hardware costs by 70% and plans a major fleet expansion, investors are weighing its potential as a high-stakes bet on the future of self-driving cars in key Asian markets.
