A landmark lawsuit filed in Texas federal court targets a California physician for allegedly mailing abortion medication across state lines, testing a new state law that empowers private citizens to act as enforcers and setting up a clash with California's protective 'shield law'.
Laura Fernandez and her Sovereign People's Party (PPSO) have made history by winning control of both the executive and legislative branches, a feat unseen in over three decades. However, their failure to secure a supermajority sets the stage for a contentious political landscape where negotiation, not unilateral action, will be required.
Joby Aviation is on the cusp of launching its pioneering air taxi service in Dubai as early as this year, marking a critical milestone for the eVTOL industry. With U.S. certification advancing, the company eyes 2026 for scaled commercial operations, navigating the final hurdles of funding and regulatory approval.
Ford Motor and Chinese tech giant Xiaomi have firmly denied a Financial Times report of preliminary talks to collaborate on electric vehicle production in the U.S., even as Ford's CEO publicly admires and studies Chinese EV technology while labeling it a major competitive threat.
Elon Musk has formally merged his rocket company SpaceX with artificial intelligence firm xAI, a strategic consolidation aimed at creating a vertically integrated powerhouse focused on AI and space infrastructure, according to an internal memo obtained by Business Insider.
In a landmark shift, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling decades of state control. The move aims to revive production but faces deep-seated risks and questions over who will truly benefit.
In a bold marketing play ahead of the Super Bowl, prediction market platform Kalshi is temporarily rebranding a WestSide Market and covering $50 of groceries per customer, sparking a social media frenzy and questions about its regulatory future.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling core tenets of two decades of socialist policy. The overhaul aims to revive production but faces deep-seated risks and questions over its ultimate beneficiaries.
Despite posting record quarterly revenue driven by its cloud division, Microsoft shares have slumped to an eight-month low following its Q2 FY2026 earnings. The sell-off highlights investor concerns over the company's massive capital expenditures on AI infrastructure and its deepening ties to OpenAI.
As Robinhood eyes a pivotal role in a federal child savings initiative and potential access to the SpaceX IPO, Piper Sandler warns of near-term pressures including stock volatility, crypto market dependence, and competitive threats that could challenge its growth trajectory.
A private survey reveals China's manufacturing sector gained momentum in January, fueled by pre-holiday production and stronger export orders. However, analysts caution that underlying structural imbalances and uneven regional growth continue to challenge the economic outlook.
As investors seek reliable cash flow in a volatile market, a focus on assets with strong distribution histories and growth potential remains key. Here’s a look at three income-generating investments poised for steady returns.
Hong Kong-listed digital asset platform OSL Group has raised $200 million in fresh equity capital, earmarked for acquisitions and international growth in its regulated stablecoin trading and payments ecosystem, signaling a major push as institutional interest in blockchain-based finance intensifies.
SAP's latest quarterly earnings revealed a significant deceleration in its crucial cloud business growth, sending shares tumbling and raising fresh doubts about the enterprise software giant's positioning in an AI-dominated future.
Following robust Q4 2025 results, Hess Midstream (HESM) is capturing investor interest with increased distributions and a leaner capital expenditure outlook. This financial discipline, set against a volatile energy backdrop, has analysts scrutinizing whether the stock's current price fully reflects its future potential.
Terrestrial Energy has entered into an Other Transaction Authority agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy for Project TEFLA, a pivotal initiative to demonstrate and integrate its proprietary IMSR Fuel Salt production into the domestic nuclear supply chain.
NXP Semiconductors outperformed Wall Street expectations in its fourth quarter, posting $3.34 billion in revenue and providing optimistic guidance. The chipmaker highlighted improving inventory levels and strategic gains in automotive and edge AI sectors, though shares dipped post-announcement.
California unveils a novel $200 million electric vehicle incentive program requiring matched funding from automakers and restricted to first-time EV buyers, with specific vehicle price caps to be set.
Opera Limited's stock soared nearly 17% following its announcement of deeper integration of Tether's USDT and gold-backed tokens into its MiniPay wallet, targeting underbanked regions. The rally was further bolstered by stronger-than-expected preliminary Q4 2025 revenue figures.
As Alphabet prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing the company's robust AI-driven growth against a stock that may have already priced in much of the good news.
