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ARK Invest's Cathie Wood has made a significant $10 million purchase of Joby Aviation shares, signaling continued conviction in the eVTOL pioneer despite recent stock volatility and a critical year ahead for FAA certification and commercialization.
NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) reports Q4 2025 earnings after the bell today. With Wall Street eyeing modest growth, the chipmaker's performance in its core automotive segment—nearly 60% of revenue—will be the key test for its 2026 trajectory.
A new round of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled for this week in Abu Dhabi, officials confirm, as battlefield violence and long-range attacks continue to shape the diplomatic landscape.
Following a federal judge's order for their release, a father recounts the two-week detention of his five-year-old son by ICE, alleging inadequate medical care and harsh conditions, as the case ignites debate over immigration enforcement practices.
Investment firm CapWealth Advisors has significantly increased its stake in telecom provider Lumen Technologies, signaling confidence amid the company's strategic pivot towards enterprise and AI infrastructure.
Fosun International's stock has tumbled over 14% in the last 90 days, reigniting the debate over the Chinese conglomerate's true worth. With shares trading at HK$4.12 against a widely cited fair value of HK$5.77, analysts are divided on whether this is a moment of market overreaction or a sign of deeper structural challenges.
Capital Management Corp has partially cashed in on InterDigital's stellar year, selling a portion of its holdings in the wireless tech licensor. The move is seen as prudent portfolio rebalancing rather than a loss of faith in the company's 5G and AI-driven growth story.
Adobe and Cognizant are expanding their strategic partnership to help major corporations integrate generative AI into content creation and customer experience workflows. The move targets regulated, high-growth industries grappling with soaring demand for personalized content, positioning Adobe's tools as enterprise-ready solutions amid investor scrutiny over its stock performance.
Amazon will discontinue its Amazon One palm-scanning payment and entry technology at retail locations in 2026, marking a retreat from one of its most ambitious physical commerce experiments.
In a significant shift, Harvard College reports a nearly 7-point decline in 'A' grades awarded last semester, marking the first tangible result of a faculty-led campaign to restore meaning to academic evaluations and combat rampant grade inflation.
Alphabet's planned $13 billion investment in Waymo, valuing the self-driving unit at $110 billion, challenges the long-held view of its moonshot projects as mere financial drains and positions autonomous driving as a core future asset.
Despite a post-earnings slump and near 52-week lows, Abbott Laboratories' resilient medical device unit, strategic expansion in diabetes care, and a landmark acquisition in cancer diagnostics paint a promising long-term picture for this Dividend Aristocrat.
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Indonesian authorities have conditionally lifted the ban on the Grok AI chatbot after receiving a detailed compliance plan from X Corp. The move follows regional concerns over the platform's misuse for generating explicit deepfakes.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), commanding over 70% of the advanced chip foundry market, is accelerating its U.S. manufacturing footprint amid shifting trade policies and sustained explosive financial growth, solidifying its indispensable role.
AIGH Capital Management has liquidated its entire position in semiconductor firm MaxLinear, a move that coincides with the chipmaker's recent strong quarterly earnings report, raising questions about the fund's strategy.
As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, the event is set to be the final one governed by a fragmented system of regulations for transgender athletes' participation. With the IOC poised to introduce universal guidelines, the Games in Italy spotlight a global debate balancing inclusion, fairness, and the future of women's sport.
A KKR-led group is finalizing a deal to acquire Singapore-based data centre operator STT GDC, a move that underscores the intense global competition for digital infrastructure assets as AI-driven demand surges across Asia.
As Baidu pivots from its search engine roots, its heavy investments in autonomous vehicle technology are beginning to yield operational results, reshaping analyst views and sparking fresh valuation discussions amidst fierce AI competition.
