Stock Market News

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 to raise the quarterly common share dividend to $1.64, a six per

BMO lifts dividend as U.S. banking overhaul shows progress

Improved credit performance drives stronger earnings BMO Financial Group reported $2.3 billion

Australia’s GDP delivers fastest growth in nearly two years

Strong domestic demand lifts expansion despite slight forecast miss Australia’s economy grew

Delta says shutdown cut profit by $200 million

Longest government impasse hurt travel bookings Delta Air Lines reported that the

AWS unveils AI tool to speed up outage recovery

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

Markets

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

Gold Surpasses $4,000 Amid Shutdown and Market Turmoil

Investors rush to safe haven as uncertainty mounts Gold futures crossed the $4,000 mark per troy ounce for the first time, as anxious investors seek security during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

Finance

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 the euro on Thursday, reflecting growing concerns over Federal Reserve dovish signals

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

TD Joins Office Return Trend Amid Desk Shortage

Major Banks Push for In-Person Work—But Offices Strain Canada’s banking sector is shifting gears on hybrid work. Toronto-Dominion Bank is

Amex and JPMorgan Plan Major Credit Card Updates

The rivalry between top-tier premium credit cards is intensifying as JPMorgan Chase and American Express prepare major updates to their

Investing

American Eagle lifts full-year outlook after strong Q3

Holiday expectations improve American Eagle has raised its full-year guidance and issued confident holiday forecasts after reporting quarterly results that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The retailer now anticipates comparable sales to grow

Alphabet approaches landmark valuation threshold

Premarket rally pushes the tech giant higher Alphabet shares climbed sharply in premarket trading on Tuesday, setting the company up to cross the four trillion dollar valuation mark for the first time.

Best Buy lifts outlook after strong Q3 results

Sales beat expectations ahead of key holiday season Best Buy reported third quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates, giving the retailer momentum as it approaches the holiday period. Same-store sales rose

Nvidia posts record quarter on AI demand

Revenue and profit hit new records Nvidia reported another record quarter as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continued to accelerate. For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, revenue reached 57.0 billion dollars,

Lowe’s adjusts outlook amid mixed home improvement trends

Sales edge higher as guidance is revised Lowe’s reported a modest year over year sales increase in the third quarter but lowered its full year profit outlook to reflect a more challenging

Business

Goldman Sachs to acquire Innovator Capital

Two billion dollar deal to expand ETF offerings Goldman Sachs said Monday it agreed to acquire Innovator Capital Management for about $2 billion, marking

BYD Extends Growth in European Car Sales

Sales expand across the region Chinese automaker BYD continued to post higher

Kohl’s names Michael Bender as permanent CEO

Leadership shift aims to stabilize the retailer Kohl’s announced that Michael Bender,

Major media groups submit bids for Warner Bros. Discovery

First-round offers target film and streaming assets Warner Bros. Discovery has received

Walmart lifts outlook on online sales and AI focus

Stronger quarter and higher guidance Walmart raised its full year guidance for

Toyota begins battery production at new North Carolina plant

Toyota Motor has officially started production at its new battery facility in

Visa and Mastercard Reach $38 Billion Settlement

Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a revised $38 billion settlement with

Technology

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

A major investment in next-generation federal infrastructure Amazon announced a plan to invest up to $50 billion to expand artificial intelligence and high-performance computing capacity for U.S. federal agencies. The project, scheduled

Cloudflare outage disrupts major sites worldwide

Service failure triggers widespread errors Large sections of the web experienced disruptions

AI chip boom raises new questions over depreciation

As the world’s largest technology companies prepare to spend an estimated one

SoftBank Shares Fall After $5.8 Billion Nvidia Sale

SoftBank Group’s (9984.T) shares fell as much as 10% on Wednesday after

Microsoft invests $10 billion in Portugal’s AI hub

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is accelerating its expansion in Europe with a $10

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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