At CES 2026, Qualcomm and ECARX unveiled the Snapdragon Elite-powered Zenith computing platform, marking a significant escalation in the chipmaker's push to capture the high-value automotive AI market and diversify beyond its smartphone roots.
The Detroit automaker has held preliminary talks with Xiaomi and other Chinese manufacturers about potential joint ventures to build electric vehicles in the United States, a move already drawing sharp criticism from Washington lawmakers.
In a significant diplomatic and economic shift, the Trump administration has agreed to slash tariffs on Indian goods after securing a commitment from New Delhi to phase out purchases of Russian crude oil.
Bitcoin clawed back some of its steep weekend losses in Monday trading, though the broader digital asset sector and related equities remained under significant selling pressure as investors digested a wave of forced liquidations and awaited key U.S. economic data.
Following a sharp post-earnings sell-off, Intel CFO David Zinsner made a substantial open-market purchase of company stock, a move seen as a strong vote of confidence even as Wall Street analysts remain divided on the chipmaker's turnaround prospects.
The Canadian government has granted final approval for Ovintiv's takeover of NuVista Energy, completing all regulatory and shareholder requirements. The deal, expected to close shortly, significantly bolsters Ovintiv's position in the Canadian oil and gas sector, though analysts debate its long-term value and impact on shareholder returns.
In a significant move to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, the U.S. government has taken a direct 15% equity position in MP Materials. This strategic investment, paired with expanded federal contracts, aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources for rare earths essential to defense and green energy technologies.
Aerospace giant Boeing is joining a major U.S. public-private initiative to build a national stockpile of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign sources and bolstering domestic manufacturing resilience for defense and commercial programs.
Navitas Semiconductor is strategically shifting its focus from volatile consumer electronics to the high-growth, high-margin arenas of AI data centers and electric vehicles, underscored by a pivotal partnership with industry giant Nvidia.
Speculation mounts over a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, part of a broader strategic realignment under Elon Musk that could see Tesla shift focus from electric vehicles to humanoid robots and autonomous taxis, with xAI potentially in the mix.
Micron Technology's stock surged nearly 6% Thursday, propelled by an industry-wide supply crunch for high-performance memory chips essential for artificial intelligence systems. The company's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products are sold out through 2026.
Despite posting record earnings in its theme parks division, The Walt Disney Company saw its shares tumble sharply following its Q1 FY2026 report, as investor concerns over streaming profitability and rising costs overshadowed the success of its Experiences business.
While ConocoPhillips shares have lagged the broader market over the past year, analysts maintain a moderately bullish stance, betting on a rebound despite near-term earnings pressure from volatile energy prices.
Despite a soaring stock price, Warrior Met Coal's return on capital employed has plummeted from 2.8% to 0.3% over five years, significantly underperforming its industry and raising questions about its capital allocation efficiency.
Despite solid revenue growth, Microvast Holdings (NASDAQ: MVST) has seen its share price collapse over the past five years, erasing billions in market value and testing the patience of long-term investors.
U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, reversing earlier futures losses, as a stronger-than-expected manufacturing report boosted sentiment. The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 led the gains.
Venezuelan oil exports jumped to nearly 800,000 barrels per day in January, rebounding from a low of 498,000 bpd in December, following a U.S. policy shift that allowed key traders to resume shipments, according to tanker tracking data.
The Swiss watchmaker reported a dip in 2025 profits amid currency headwinds and strategic investments, but forecasts a return to broad-based growth next year, buoyed by robust second-half sales and strong performance in key markets like the Americas.
After two decades of explosive growth, the U.S. craft beer industry has hit an inflection point. New data reveals more breweries closed than opened in 2025, signaling a market correction driven by saturation, shifting consumer habits, and economic pressures.
As global demand for copper surges—driven by AI data centers, electrification, and green energy—a severe supply crunch looms. Mining magnate Robert Friedland warns of a looming 'train wreck,' putting companies like Southern Copper and Freeport-McMoRan in the spotlight for investors.
