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AI, chips and robots dominate CES 2026 in Las Vegas

Technology showcase draws global attention CES 2026 is underway in Las Vegas, drawing thousands of attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center and hotels across the city. As the technology industry’s largest

S&P 500 slips as financials fall and AI stocks rebound

Wall Street retreats after intraday records U.S. stock markets closed mixed on

Five policy forces set to shape the U.S. economy in 2026

AI investment and the labor market Artificial intelligence is set to remain

Ford boosts U.S. sales on hybrids and affordable models

Annual growth offsets slowdown in electric vehicles Ford reported higher vehicle sales

Toyota US sales rise 8% in 2025 on electrified demand

Strong full-year performance across Toyota and Lexus Toyota Motor North America reported

Markets

Wall Street Near Records as Markets Look to 2026

Indexes hover near historic highs Wall Street’s main indexes traded close to record levels in thin post-Christmas sessions, as investors positioned for further gains next year. The S&P 500 briefly touched a

Analysts See Gold Rally Extending Into 2026

A market that keeps surprising Gold’s record-breaking run has turned the metal into one of the standout assets of the year. Prices have surged around $4,187 per ounce, gaining 57 percent so

Dollar edges higher as markets await key US data

Currency moves reflect economic uncertainty The dollar held slight gains against the yen on Tuesday after reaching a new nine and a half month high, and it also moved marginally higher against

Dollar strengthens as Trump eases China trade tensions

U.S. currency rebounds after tariff threats fade The U.S. dollar regained ground on Monday after President Donald Trump softened his rhetoric toward China, easing fears of escalating trade tensions. The dollar index

JP Morgan CEO warns of US market correction risk

Jamie Dimon fears overvalued stock market and AI bubble JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has raised concerns that US stock markets are at serious risk of a correction within the next six

Finance

U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Rise as Shoppers Seek Deals

Spending grows despite tighter household budgets U.S. retail sales have climbed by roughly 4% so far this holiday season, reflecting a consumer base that is spending carefully while still making room for

RBC boosts dividend as record results fuel global ambitions

Strong earnings power a higher payout for shareholders Royal Bank of Canada reported a record fourth quarter, prompting its board

Dollar Weakens Amid Fed Dovishness and Trade Tensions

Dollar drops against euro, pressured by Fed and shutdown fears The U.S. dollar slipped for a third consecutive day against

Gold rises ahead of Jackson Hole and Fed pressure

Gold rebounds after recent lows Gold prices rose 0.9% on Wednesday to $3,344.37 per ounce, boosted by a weakening U.S.

JPMorgan Nears Deal to Take Over Apple Card

Goldman Retreats as JPMorgan Steps In JPMorgan Chase is close to securing a major deal to assume control of the

Investing

Nvidia Ends 2025 Strong as Wall Street Backs 2026 Upside

AI chip leader closes year in dominant position Nvidia closed out 2025 as the clear leader of the global artificial intelligence chip market, consolidating its position at the center of the data-center

Morgan Stanley’s AI Chip Strategy for 2026

Wall Street turns selective on tech leadership Wall Street is becoming far more discerning about where future equity gains will originate. Looking ahead to 2026, Morgan Stanley argues that artificial intelligence remains

Bank of America Plans Higher Bonuses for Top Bankers

Strong deal activity lifts compensation outlook :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} plans to increase bonus payouts for its top-performing investment bankers and expand the overall bonus pool for the division after a strong rebound in dealmaking

Oracle Shares Slide on Data Center Funding Concerns

Report triggers selloff across AI-linked stocks Oracle shares fell 5% on Wednesday after a report suggested that talks with Blue Owl Capital to back a major U.S. data center project had stalled.

Delta says shutdown cut profit by $200 million

Longest government impasse hurt travel bookings Delta Air Lines reported that the recent U.S. government shutdown reduced its pretax profit by about $200 million, following a noticeable softening in bookings during the

Business

Nvidia CEO to outline strategy amid rising AI competition

Keynote set for CES in Las Vegas Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on Monday at the Consumer

Berkshire Hathaway enters new era under Greg Abel

Shares dip as Buffett formally steps aside Berkshire Hathaway shares fell on

BYD overtakes Tesla as top global EV seller

Tesla sales fall for second consecutive year China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla

Boeing Seeks FAA Waiver to Sell More 777F Freighters

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BP Names Meg O’Neill CEO, Signals Strategic Reset

Leadership change at a critical moment BP has appointed Meg O’Neill, currently

Southwest explores launching its own lounge network

A push to capture premium travelers Southwest Airlines is weighing a major

Eli Lilly plans $6 billion plant in Alabama

New facility expands U.S. manufacturing footprint Eli Lilly announced Tuesday that it

Technology

Restaurants back automation to boost speed and service

Chains invest in robotic makelines At a difficult moment for the restaurant industry, large chains such as Chipotle and Cava are investing in automated makelines developed by startup Hyphen. The technology is

Italy Fines Apple €98.6M Over App Store Practices

Regulator targets alleged abuse of market dominance Italy’s competition authority, :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} (AGCM),

OpenAI introduces GPT-5.2 to boost reasoning power

A new generation of models for advanced work OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.2,

AWS unveils AI tool to speed up outage recovery

New DevOps Agent aims to cut downtime Amazon Web Services has launched

amazon-commits-up-to-$50-billion-to-expand-u.s.-government-ai-capacity

Amazon commits $50B to U.S. AI expansion

A major investment in next-generation federal infrastructure Amazon announced a plan to

Personal Finance

Black Friday spending hits records but raises questions

Record sales mask mixed fundamentals Fresh data from Thanksgiving weekend shows American consumers spent at record levels, but analysts say the increase was driven more by inflation than excitement. Adobe Analytics reported

Do You Need a Robo-Advisor or a Human Advisor?

Robo-advisors: Efficient, affordable, and beginner-friendly Robo-advisors are automated digital platforms that build and manage investment portfolios based on your preferences and risk tolerance. According to Investor.gov, they offer a low-cost solution for

The 4% Rule: Still Relevant for Retirees?

How a Simple Formula Was Born In the early 1990s, financial planner William Bengen developed what is now known as the 4% withdrawal rule. He published his research in 1994, offering a

Why 401(k) savers are struggling in 2025

Inflation disrupts retirement planning More than half of American workers say inflation is the main reason they are struggling to build a retirement fund. According to Schwab’s 2025 survey, 57 percent of

Why More Americans Work Beyond 65

Reaching retirement age often brings uncertainty about finances and lifestyle. Yet a growing number of older Americans are choosing to keep working, either out of necessity or personal preference. Data shows that

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