As the 2026 Super Bowl approaches, a notable quiet has settled over the automotive section of the advertiser roster. Ford's continued absence, alongside most major rivals, signals a profound strategic shift away from the event's iconic—and astronomically priced—commercial slots.
In a significant shift from its long-standing marketing playbook, Pizza Hut will not advertise during NBC's Super Bowl pre-game coverage this year, ending a tradition that spanned over a decade. The move comes as the chain undergoes a strategic review and reallocates its ad budget toward other sports and partnerships.
With luxury hotels fully booked, affluent Super Bowl attendees are turning to off-market mega-mansions in the Bay Area, driving last-minute rental prices to unprecedented heights of up to half a million dollars for a single week.
As the Super Bowl kicks off in California—a state without legal sports betting—federally regulated prediction markets are positioned to siphon off a significant portion of wagering activity, potentially reaching record trading volumes this year.
Despite a recent $1 billion market value drop, institutional investors controlling 51% of Super Micro Computer may be looking past short-term volatility, buoyed by the stock's 8.4% annual gain. Analysts weigh concentrated ownership risks and insider stakes against the company's strategic positioning.
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has tempered his earlier prediction of a 2026 Bitcoin 'supercycle,' citing heightened market volatility, geopolitical tensions, and the pervasive impact of misinformation. While long-term optimism remains, the path forward appears more complex.
As Super Micro Computer (SMCI) prepares to release its quarterly results, the market watches to see if its AI server business can sustain explosive growth and justify its soaring valuation.
Nebius Group secures a pivotal government contract to build and operate Israel's national AI supercomputer, cementing its role in the country's tech ecosystem and sparking debate over its market valuation amid recent stock volatility.
Nebius Group secures a pivotal government contract to operate Israel's national AI supercomputer, boosting its credibility and positioning it at the heart of the country's tech ecosystem, as analysts eye its growth potential.
After a staggering multi-year rally, shares of American Superconductor (AMSC) are showing signs of cooling momentum. With a sky-high P/E ratio and a significant gap between its current price and analyst fair value estimates, investors are grappling with a critical question: is this a buying opportunity or a signal to take profits?
Meta Platforms is charting an unprecedented course in capital investment, with plans to spend up to $135 billion by 2026 to build the infrastructure for AI 'superintelligence.' The staggering sum highlights the scale of Big Tech's arms race and raises questions about long-term returns.
A dramatic surge in SuperX AI Technology's share price has spotlighted its concentrated ownership structure, with private companies holding a dominant 34% stake and reaping the largest rewards from the recent rally. As the AI-driven healthcare sector heats up, investor attention turns to who holds the reins at this promising but closely held firm.
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing and his conglomerate CK Hutchison have been tied up in global US-China rivalry since announcing a controversial $19 billion sale of strategic ports in Panama last year.Beijing authorities intensified pressure on CK Hutchison last year, repeatedly criticising the conglomerate's sale of its Panama Canal ports.
HSBC has upgraded Grab Holdings from Hold to Buy with a $6.20 price target, citing attractive valuation and intact growth drivers. The stock, already on some 'best buy' lists, has surged nearly 5% this week, with Wall Street analysts forecasting significant upside ahead of its Q4 earnings report.
A major consumer group has filed a complaint with the Competition and Markets Authority, alleging the pharmacy chains used inflated reference prices to make member discounts appear more substantial than they truly were.
Paramount Skydance is launching a new programmatic advertising platform for live sports on Paramount+ and initiating a quarterly dividend, signaling a strategic shift towards monetizing its existing audience amid ongoing financial pressures.
A new federal loan aims to help the revived Buell Motorcycle Company scale production of its high-performance Super Cruiser, testing whether niche innovation can find a sustainable path in a competitive market.
Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary Waymo is reportedly seeking a new funding round that would value the company at approximately $110 billion, drawing fresh attention to the tech giant's ambitious bets beyond its core advertising business and the evolving landscape of autonomous vehicle investment.
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.
As markets look ahead to 2026, a mix of established giants and emerging players in AI and digital advertising present compelling opportunities for investors seeking both growth and value.
