A Senate hearing on autonomous vehicles turned contentious as lawmakers grilled Waymo executives over the company's reliance on vehicles from a Chinese automaker and its use of remote safety operators abroad, raising national security and job creation concerns.
Severe winter storms across key regions contributed to a slower-than-expected January for US light vehicle sales, with adjusted figures showing a 3.3% year-over-year decline, though analysts see potential for a rebound.
As investors navigate a complex economic landscape, Costco Wholesale continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. However, its lofty valuation relative to peers prompts a critical question about its current investment appeal.
Medline's return to public markets marks a pivotal moment for investors seeking stability and growth. With a dominant position in medical supplies and a history of relentless organic expansion, the company presents a compelling case in an uncertain economic climate.
Global insurance giant Chubb reported record-breaking full-year and fourth-quarter results for 2025, fueled by robust underwriting profits and soaring investment income. While management expressed confidence for 2026, they acknowledged a commercial insurance landscape growing 'incrementally more competitive.'
Deepwater Asset Management's Gene Munster argues that the strategic merger between SpaceX and xAI is fundamentally about building 'data centers in the sky,' a move that could redefine cloud infrastructure and challenge the dominance of the 'Magnificent 7' tech giants.
In a dramatic nighttime operation during a winter storm, Charlotte firefighters used an inflatable raft to rescue a driver found standing on the bed of a pickup truck that had plunged into a frigid retention pond.
Starbucks shows early signs of recovery with positive comparable sales, but Motley Fool analysts debate whether the stock's premium price aligns with its moderated growth trajectory. The discussion also covers General Motors' steady performance and the speculative rally in silver markets.
Drivers across the Midwest saw a welcome decline in fuel costs last week, with regional averages falling further below the national rate. Analysts point to seasonal demand shifts and stable refinery outputs as key factors behind the drop.
Electric vehicle maker Polestar has raised $400 million in new equity from institutional investors, with key backing from its major shareholder Geely. The deal, which includes a structured exit option for lenders, aims to bolster the company's liquidity as it navigates a fiercely competitive premium EV market.
As Amazon prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing robust cloud reacceleration against hefty AI investments. With the stock lagging behind Magnificent Seven peers, tomorrow's call could set the tone for its 2025 trajectory.
Elon Musk argues that rapid advances in AI and robotics will soon dismantle traditional labor markets, potentially rendering conventional retirement planning unnecessary in a future of 'universal high income' and extreme abundance.
Persia Nelson was sentenced this week for the murder of her 11-month-old daughter, Halo, who was found in a utility tunnel at a General Electric campus in Schenectady, N.Y. last March.
Ford Motor Co. is in preliminary discussions with China's Geely Auto to potentially utilize the American automaker's underused factory capacity in Spain, a move that could help Geely circumvent recent EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles while improving Ford's European cost efficiency.
As subscription models become ubiquitous from smart rings to cars, companies like Oura defend recurring fees as essential for innovation, even as consumers grapple with 'subscription creep' and mounting monthly bills.
In a recent interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates addressed his past meetings with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, stating he regrets "every minute" spent with him.
Elon Musk's move to merge SpaceX and xAI signals a pivotal shift for the tech industry, pointing toward a future where the most ambitious energy, computing, and industrial projects leave Earth's surface.
The residential battery startup has now raised over half a billion dollars to scale its fleet of home energy storage systems, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly growing virtual power plant market aimed at stabilizing the national grid.
Volkswagen Group is reportedly reconsidering the future of the all-electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman, citing development hurdles and rising costs. The potential move signals a strategic pivot towards core, high-volume electric vehicles and stricter financial discipline across the auto giant's portfolio.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is broadening its IPO syndicate, holding pitches with non-U.S. banks in January. The move comes as the company, now set to include xAI, prepares for a record-breaking public offering later this year that could value the combined entity at $1.25 trillion.
