As Bitcoin plunges to 10-month lows, approaching MicroStrategy's average purchase price, the company's aggressive accumulation strategy and its executive chairman face intense market pressure and skepticism.
The pioneering car-sharing firm Zipcar, founded in Cambridge in 1999, is closing its Boston corporate office and laying off dozens of local staff as parent company Avis Budget Group consolidates operations to New Jersey.
Fourth-quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies are significantly outperforming expectations, led by robust growth in industrial and tech sectors, as investors await a busy week of corporate results and key economic data.
The long-term agreement, extending to the late 2030s, centers on the joint evolution of ZF's flagship 8-speed automatic transmission for next-generation electrified vehicles, signaling deep collaboration in the auto industry's transition.
Ford Motor Company is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Chinese tech and auto newcomer Xiaomi, exploring a joint venture that could facilitate Xiaomi's entry into U.S. vehicle manufacturing, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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 damning report from the EU's financial watchdog reveals the bloc's struggle to secure the minerals essential for its climate goals, highlighting failed trade deals, stalled recycling, and persistent over-reliance on external suppliers.
ExxonMobil has commenced commercial operations at a significant carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility in Louisiana, developed in partnership with CF Industries. The move signals a strategic expansion of the oil giant's low-carbon portfolio and has sparked debate among investors weighing its long-term value against current momentum.
Prominent crypto analyst Tom Lee faces a wave of skepticism after his aggressive price predictions for Ethereum and Bitcoin fail to materialize amid a market downturn, sparking debate over the role of high-profile forecasts in volatile markets.
A volatile January has underscored a stark shift for investors: political shocks emanating from Washington now pose a greater threat to portfolios than traditional economic or earnings concerns, reshaping risk calculus across global markets.
Despite recent guidance revisions, Mobileye Global retains strong buy ratings from analysts who see significant upside potential, as the company positions 2026 for a strategic transition in the autonomous driving sector.
In a major play to regain market share, Grubhub used its Super Bowl debut to announce it will permanently eliminate delivery and service fees on all restaurant orders over $50, absorbing the cost itself.
The famed Pennsylvania groundhog saw his shadow on Gobbler's Knob, forecasting a prolonged winter season as thousands braved the cold for the iconic ceremony, while meteorologists warn of ongoing cold spells across the eastern U.S.
Investment firm William Blair has initiated coverage on Rambus Inc. with an 'Outperform' rating, highlighting the chip designer's dominant market share in interface circuits and its strategic positioning to capitalize on surging demand from AI data centers and server DRAM upgrades.
Digital infrastructure firm IREN secures a landmark $9.7 billion agreement with Microsoft and a massive GPU procurement from Dell, marking a strategic shift from cryptocurrency mining to powering the AI cloud boom.
Fidelity Investments and Broadcom have settled a legal dispute that threatened Fidelity's access to business-critical software, averting a potential operational crisis. The agreement, reached just before a key court hearing, ensures continued service for a Fidelity subsidiary.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has unveiled an aggressive capital expenditure plan for 2026, signaling robust confidence in sustained demand driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, which has spurred a significant rally in its shares and upward revisions from analysts.
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.
As the TSX rides a wave of broad-based earnings optimism, a closer look reveals smaller companies, often miscategorized as 'penny stocks', that combine financial resilience with clear growth trajectories. We examine three such firms with market caps up to CA$700 million.
As tech giants scramble to curb soaring AI costs, a strategic pivot toward custom silicon is reshaping the competitive landscape, with Broadcom's design prowess and TSMC's manufacturing dominance creating a powerful new axis of influence.
