UK Business Optimism Improves, But Mood Remains Muted
January 6, 2026
Key Points British business leaders are feeling a little more optimistic as the year comes to a close, but the overall mood is still far
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SoftBank Stock Gets “Buy” Rating on Big Bets in AI and Robotics
January 6, 2026
Key Points The investment firm BTIG is bullish on SoftBank. On Monday, the brokerage initiated coverage of the Japanese investment giant with a “Buy” rating
Nvidia to Launch Robotaxi Service by 2027
January 5, 2026
Key Points Nvidia is making a big move into the self-driving car world. The chipmaking giant announced on Monday that it plans to test a
Global Tax Deal Updated After US Raises Concerns
January 5, 2026
Key Points More than 145 countries have agreed to update the global minimum corporate tax deal, a major move that addresses key concerns from the
China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ Breaks a Major ‘Speed Limit’ in Fusion Race
January 5, 2026
Key Points Scientists in China have made a breakthrough in the pursuit of clean, limitless energy from nuclear fusion. Working with their “artificial sun,” a
Italy Ends Investigation into Chinese AI DeepSeek After It Agrees to Add Warnings
January 5, 2026
Key Points Italy’s antitrust authority has dropped its investigation into the Chinese AI system DeepSeek. The regulator, known as the AGCM, had been investigating whether
Memory Chip Stocks Surge as “Unprecedented” AI Demand Causes Global Shortage
January 5, 2026
Key Points The world’s biggest memory chip companies saw their stock prices jump on Monday as a global supply shortage, driven by the AI boom,
CES 2026 Kicks Off With New TVs, Smart Home Gadgets, and a Lot of AI
January 5, 2026
Key Points The biggest tech show of the year, CES 2026, is officially underway in Las Vegas, and the announcements are already rolling in. It
Gold and Silver Surge After US Captures Venezuelan President
January 5, 2026
Key Points Gold and silver prices jumped on Monday as investors reacted to the news that the U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Spot
Dutch Court to Investigate Chipmaker Nexperia Amid Management Chaos
January 5, 2026
Key Points A Dutch court is set to hold a hearing on January 14 to decide whether to launch a formal investigation into alleged mismanagement
South Korean President to Meet with Xi Jinping for Economic Cooperation and Cultural Exchanges
January 5, 2026
Key Points South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is in Beijing for a four-day state visit, with a key summit meeting with Chinese President Xi
Lithium Prices Poised for a Comeback in 2026 as Battery Storage Booms
January 5, 2026
Key Points The lithium market, which has struggled with a massive oversupply for the past few years, may be on the verge of a major
Oakley Capital to Buy Majority Stake in GLAS in $1.35 Billion Deal
January 4, 2026
Key Points British private equity firm Oakley Capital has reportedly agreed to acquire a majority stake in Global Loan Agency Service (GLAS), a provider of
Berkshire Hathaway Enters New Era as Greg Abel Takes Over for Warren Buffett
January 4, 2026
Key Points A new chapter has begun at Berkshire Hathaway. At the start of 2026, the legendary investor Warren Buffett officially stepped down as CEO,
How Cells Balance Their Own “Trash” and Production
January 4, 2026
Key Points Every cell in your body is like a busy factory. To remain healthy, it must constantly synthesize new proteins while degrading and recycling
Is AI a Bubble Waiting to Burst? Here’s How It Compares to History
January 4, 2026
Key Points As the artificial intelligence boom pushes the stock market to new records, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether we are living
Bank of America’s Top 10 Stock Picks for Early 2026
January 4, 2026
Key Points Bank of America just released its new list of top stock ideas for the first quarter of 2026. The list includes nine companies
Trump’s Venezuela Oil Plan Unlikely to Move Prices in the Short Term
January 4, 2026
Key Points President Trump’s dramatic plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry is unlikely to cause a big swing in oil prices anytime soon.
Tech Executives Cashed in Over $16 Billion During the 2025 AI Boom
January 4, 2026
Key Points As tech stocks soared to new heights in 2025, the executives behind those companies were busy cashing in. According to a new analysis,
New Wipe Test Reveals “Forever Chemicals” on Firefighter Gear
January 4, 2026
Key Points After a fire is extinguished, a hidden hazard remains. Researchers from the University of Miami have developed a simple wipe test that can
CES 2026 Preview: AI, New Chips, and Brighter TVs Set to Steal the Show
January 3, 2026
Key Points The world’s largest tech show, CES, is just around the corner, and we are already getting a preview of the trends that will
Bank of America’s Top Stock Picks for Early 2026
January 3, 2026
Key Points Bank of America just released its new list of top stock ideas for the first quarter of 2026. The list includes nine companies
Trump Orders Reversal of Chip Deal, Citing Chinese Ownership and National Security
January 3, 2026
Key Points President Donald Trump on Friday ordered a company to divest a computer chip business it acquired last year, arguing the deal threatens U.S.
US Stocks End Mixed on First Trading Day of 2026
January 2, 2026
Key Points Wall Street kicked off the new year with a mixed and volatile session. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones both snapped a
Chinese Scientists Create Super-Sensitive Sensor to Find Tiny Traces of Water
January 2, 2026
Key Points Researchers in China have developed a new, highly sensitive sensor that can find tiny amounts of water in the air. This breakthrough, led
US to Slash Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta
January 2, 2026
Key Points The U.S. Commerce Department is backing away from a plan to impose massive tariffs on Italian pasta makers. The department announced on Wednesday
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Under Fire for Generating Inappropriate Images of Minors
January 2, 2026
Key Points Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is in hot water after it was found to be creating inappropriate images of children. On Friday, the
Tesla Sales Drop for Second Straight Year Amid Lost Tax Credits and Stiff Competition
January 2, 2026
Key Points Tesla’s annual sales have fallen for the second consecutive year. The electric car giant delivered 1.63 million vehicles in 2025, a 9% decline
AI Could Cut 200,000 Banking Jobs in Europe, Report Warns
January 2, 2026
Key Points Artificial intelligence is already costing people their jobs in the tech industry, and now it appears the banking industry is next in line.
US Treasuries Start 2026 Strong After Best Year Since 2020
January 2, 2026
Key Points U.S. government bonds started the new year on a positive note, building on their best annual performance in five years. The yield on
Asian Factories Boom on AI Demand as Europe’s Manufacturing Slumps
January 2, 2026
Key Points As 2025 came to a close, a clear split emerged in the global economy. While factories in Europe struggled, Asia’s manufacturing powerhouses finished
Gold and Silver Start 2026 Strong, Building on a Record-Breaking Year
January 2, 2026
Key Points Gold and silver kicked off the new year with a bang, continuing the massive rally that made 2025 their best year since 1979.
Samsung Claims “We’re Back” in High-End AI Chip Race
January 2, 2026
Key Points Samsung Electronics is making a bold claim about its next-generation AI chips. The company’s chip division co-CEO, Jun Young-hyun, said on Friday that
Dollar Starts 2026 on Weak Footing After a Tough Year
January 2, 2026
Key Points The U.S. dollar kicked off 2026 with a whimper, continuing the weak trend that dominated most of last year. In 2025, the dollar
Starlink to Lower Thousands of Satellites to Improve Space Safety
January 1, 2026
Key Points Starlink is planning a major expansion of its satellite network. The company announced on Thursday that it will lower all of its satellites
Sanders and DeSantis Find Common Enemy in AI Data Center Boom
January 1, 2026
Key Points Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but they have found a common enemy: the AI industry’s