Barclays reaffirms its Overweight rating on Meta Platforms, raising its price target to $800, citing robust Q4 recovery and surging ad revenue. The upgrade follows CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement of a massive $115B-$135B AI infrastructure investment plan for 2026.
Publicly-listed digital asset firm BitMine Immersion Technologies now holds over $10.7 billion in assets, with its massive Ethereum treasury positioning it to capture an estimated $374 million in annual staking rewards as it marches toward a controversial 5% supply goal.
In a landmark deal set to reshape the U.S. energy landscape, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to merge, creating a dominant, capital-efficient shale producer with an enterprise value of approximately $58 billion.
Despite a recent 4.7% stock decline, Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) boasts a robust 13% Return on Equity, outperforming its industry. Yet, its modest 4.6% five-year growth rate raises questions about future potential and market valuation.
Amazon is negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move could position the tech giant as the lead investor in a funding round aiming to raise up to $100 billion ahead of a potential trillion-dollar IPO.
Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging unauthorized data collection by its Android operating system, pending court approval. The deal also mandates clearer user controls and disclosures.
While passive index funds track the broader market, selective stock picks can deliver outsized returns. Baidu's (NASDAQ: BIDU) shares have soared 75% in the past year, dramatically outpacing the market. This rally comes despite a significant drop in earnings, shifting investor focus towards the company's long-term strategic bets in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank has drawn swift and varied reactions from economists and Wall Street figures, highlighting debates over his policy views, independence, and the future of monetary policy.
Bitcoin staged a tentative recovery Monday, clawing back some losses after a volatile weekend saw prices plunge 11%. Analysts point to the return of institutional and ETF activity, though broader market headwinds from geopolitics to potential Fed policy shifts continue to cloud the outlook.
In a strategic reversal, GSK has handed back global rights to the clinical-stage RNA editing drug WVE-006 to Wave Life Sciences. Wave asserts the move allows it to faster advance the potential 'functional cure' for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, while GSK refocuses on broader respiratory markets.
As the AI infrastructure race accelerates, Nvidia's relentless innovation cycle and commanding market position point to sustained growth, with data center spending projected to reach trillions annually by 2030.
CNBC's Jim Cramer argues that President Trump's unpredictable policy style, often criticized for spooking markets, creates strategic buying opportunities for alert investors who can separate noise from fundamental value.
A newly surfaced 2014 email from the Jeffrey Epstein documents reveals Bitcoin-aligned executives warning investors about backing rival projects like Ripple. Some XRP proponents are framing the disclosure as validation of the token's early significance, though market momentum remains bearish.
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has added another 855 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, a $75.3 million acquisition that solidifies its position as the world's largest public holder of the cryptocurrency despite recent market volatility.
Tesla shares have surged nearly 40% in six months, driven by robotaxi and Optimus robot prospects. Now, swirling rumors of a potential merger with Elon Musk's SpaceX are adding rocket fuel to investor optimism, though analysts urge caution amid sky-high valuations.
Bitcoin's recent price action, while volatile, is aligning with a late-stage corrective pattern. Technical analysis suggests the bearish sequence is nearing exhaustion, potentially setting the stage for a significant rebound toward the $100,000 mark before the next major trend emerges.
The finalized merger between Cincinnati-based Fifth Third and Dallas's Comerica creates a banking giant with nearly $300 billion in assets, dramatically expanding its footprint in the nation's fastest-growing markets.
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Lhasa Brewery joint venture to its local partner, Tibet Development, for 292 million yuan ($42 million), ending a partnership marked by operational disputes and significant financial impairments.
Investment firm Giverny Capital outlines its rationale for adding Watsco to its portfolio, highlighting a value-oriented strategy as markets remain dominated by AI euphoria. The firm's latest investor letter reveals a challenging quarter of narrow returns.
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is selling its onshore shale assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation to local operator Vista Energy, marking a strategic pivot as it doubles down on offshore exploration and core international markets.
