Stock Market News

EV battery life looks stronger than early fears suggested

From seven-year guesses to real-world performance data When modern electric vehicles first reached mainstream roads, the biggest unknown was the battery. The high-voltage lithium-ion pack was large, expensive, and central to vehicle

Nvidia commits 4 billion to photonics partners

Capital aims to secure optical components for AI expansion Nvidia is deploying

Amazon, OpenAI Forge $50 Billion AI Alliance

Massive Cloud and Chip Commitment Amazon unveiled a sweeping strategic partnership with

UBS Cuts U.S. Stocks to Benchmark Amid Risks

Dollar Weakness and Valuations Weigh on Outlook UBS has reduced its stance

Ford Recalls 412,000 Explorer SUVs in U.S.

Rear Suspension Defect Prompts Major Recall Ford Motor Company is recalling 412,774

Markets

AI Fears Extend Slide in U.S. Software Stocks

Investors reprice disruption risk across the sector U.S. software stocks declined again on Wednesday as investors reassessed whether rapid advances in artificial intelligence could erode the foundations of the enterprise software industry.

Gold and Silver Rebound After Historic Rout

Precious metals recover as investors reassess sell-off Gold and silver prices staged a sharp rebound on Tuesday following a historic collapse that rattled global markets and triggered widespread losses across mining stocks

Gold Rally Highlights Global Search for Safe Havens

Political uncertainty drives precious metals higher Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels in recent weeks as investors seek protection from mounting geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The metal briefly broke above the

Japan bond shock spreads across global debt markets

Japan borrowing costs hit record levels A sharp rise in Japan’s borrowing costs sent shockwaves through global bond markets on Tuesday, highlighting growing investor sensitivity to fiscal pressures and heavy government debt.

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

Wall Street retreats after intraday records U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending lower after hitting intraday record highs earlier in

Finance

Trump files $5bn lawsuit against JPMorgan and Dimon

Lawsuit alleges political debanking U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its chief executive Jamie Dimon, accusing the bank of unlawfully closing several of

Natural gas prices jump as Arctic cold grips the U.S.

Energy markets react to extreme winter forecast Natural gas prices surged sharply on Wednesday as forecasts pointed to an intense

UK court backs regulator on cross-border card fee caps

Payments firms lose challenge against UK watchdog Mastercard, Visa and British fintech Revolut have lost a legal challenge against Britain’s

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

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

Investing

Salesforce Falls on Soft 2027 Outlook Despite Beat

Stock slips after forward guidance Salesforce shares dropped 5% in extended trading after the company delivered stronger than expected fourth quarter results but offered fiscal 2027 revenue guidance that came in slightly

Walmart Beats Q4 but Gives Cautious Outlook

Strong Holiday Quarter Lifts Results Walmart reported fiscal fourth-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by continued strength in e-commerce, advertising and its third-party marketplace. For the quarter ended Jan. 31,

Rivian Stock Surges on Strong 2026 Outlook

Shares jump over 20% after upbeat guidance Rivian shares surged more than 20% in early trading after the electric vehicle maker issued 2026 delivery guidance that met Wall Street expectations and confirmed

Anthropic Raises $30B at $380B Valuation

Second-largest private tech round ever Anthropic closed a $30 billion funding round at a $380 billion post-money valuation, more than doubling its value since September. The raise makes it the second-largest private

McDonald’s Beats as Value Push Pays Off

Quarterly results top expectations McDonald’s reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue above Wall Street expectations, driven by strong customer response to its renewed focus on value and promotions. The company posted adjusted earnings

Business

Stellantis Posts Record Loss Amid EV Reset

Massive Write-Downs Drive Annual Deficit Stellantis reported its first-ever annual net loss on Thursday, posting a deficit of 22.3 billion euros ($26.3 billion) for

Paramount Raises Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

All-cash offer lifted to $31 per share Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday

Honeywell Secures 26% Price Cut in Catalyst Deal

Acquisition terms revised amid weak demand Honeywell International has negotiated a significant

Bath & Body Works Debuts on Amazon

Fragrance giant expands beyond own stores For the first time, Bath &

WBD Reopens Talks With Paramount

Seven-Day Window Granted by Netflix Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it will

Bayer Proposes $7.25B Roundup Settlement

Nationwide Deal Targets Thousands of Claims Bayer and attorneys representing cancer patients

Alphabet Expands Bond Sale Past $30 Billion

Strong investor demand supports larger issuance Alphabet is set to finalize a

Technology

Samsung Raises Galaxy S26 Prices Amid Chip Costs

Flagship launch tests consumer demand Samsung Electronics unveiled its new Galaxy S26 lineup on Thursday, introducing higher prices for select models in the United States and South Korea as surging memory chip

Nvidia Nears $30B Investment in OpenAI

Record-breaking AI funding round takes shape Nvidia is close to finalizing a

OpenAI to Anchor TCS AI Data Centre Push

First Customer for Stargate in India OpenAI will become the inaugural customer

Microsoft Maintains 100% Renewable Match

Company Hits Clean Energy Milestone Microsoft said it successfully matched all of

ChatGPT Introduces Ads for Free Users

OpenAI tests advertising as new revenue stream OpenAI has begun introducing advertisements

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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