Stock Market News

Alphabet Expands Bond Sale Past $30 Billion

Strong investor demand supports larger issuance Alphabet is set to finalize a global bond issuance exceeding $30 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, marking a significant increase from the $20

Spotify Shares Surge After Strong User Growth

Stock posts biggest gain in years on earnings beat Spotify shares jumped

ChatGPT Introduces Ads for Free Users

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

Eli Lilly Acquires Orna to Expand Cancer Technology

Deal adds in-body cell engineering platform Eli Lilly announced an agreement to

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits Six-Month High

Improvement masks growing economic divide U.S. consumer sentiment climbed to its highest

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

Once Upon a Farm Pops in NYSE Debut

Shares jump after organic food maker goes public Once Upon a Farm entered public markets on Friday with a strong first trading session, as shares of the organic children’s nutrition company rose

Alphabet Slides After Unveiling Massive AI Spending Plan

Capital expenditure outlook rattles investors Alphabet shares dropped as much as 5% early Thursday after the company revealed capital spending plans that significantly exceeded market expectations. The sharp reaction reflected growing investor

AMD Shares Sink Despite Strong AI Demand Signals

CEO defends outlook after sharp market reaction Advanced Micro Devices shares fell sharply on Wednesday, dropping 17% in their worst session since May 2017, even as Chief Executive Lisa Su defended the

Apple beats expectations with strong iPhone growth

Revenue jumps 16% in fiscal first quarter Apple reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday that exceeded Wall Street expectations, with revenue rising 16% year over year. Shares edged higher in extended trading

Microsoft shares slide 10% after earnings miss

Stock posts steepest daily drop since 2020 Microsoft shares fell about 10% on Thursday after the company reported quarterly results that disappointed some investors, marking the stock’s sharpest one-day decline since March

Business

German police search Deutsche Bank offices

Money laundering investigation targets Frankfurt and Berlin German police carried out searches at Deutsche Bank offices in Frankfurt and Berlin on Wednesday as part

JPMorgan and BofA match $1,000 child savings plan

Major banks join government-backed pilot program JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America

UPS plans 30,000 more job cuts amid Amazon exit

Cost reductions tied to operational overhaul United Parcel Service announced Tuesday that

GM to move Buick SUV production from China to Kansas

Production shift driven by tariffs and policy pressure General Motors announced on

Stellantis CEO focuses on execution and U.S. market recovery

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is pushing ahead with a sales turnaround plan

JPMorgan takes over Apple Card from Goldman Sachs

Deal reshapes Apple Card’s banking partnership JPMorgan Chase has reached an agreement

GM to book $7.1bn EV and China restructuring charges

Fourth-quarter writedowns tied to EV strategy reset General Motors said Thursday it

Technology

AWS CEO Downplays Prospects of Space-Based Data Centers

Cloud industry explores alternatives as AI strains infrastructure The head of Amazon’s cloud computing business said the idea of placing large-scale data centers in orbit remains far from feasible, despite growing interest

Former Google Engineer Convicted in AI Espionage Case

Landmark verdict tied to artificial intelligence trade secrets A federal jury in

ChatGPT to introduce ads for U.S. users

OpenAI tests advertising as a new revenue stream ChatGPT will begin displaying

Microsoft pledges to fund AI boom without burdening communities

Rising concern over energy costs and infrastructure As technology companies invest billions

China’s tech push fails to offset property slump

High-tech growth falls short of replacing real estate China’s strategy of expanding

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

Suggestions