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Micron slips despite blockbuster AI-driven outlook

Stock falls as traders weigh geopolitics, valuation and profit-taking Micron Technology shares moved lower in Monday trading even as the broader market pushed higher, an uncomfortable contrast that has sharpened the debate

Larry Fink warns investors against chasing market timing

BlackRock chief says long-term discipline still beats reacting to turmoil BlackRock chief

UBS struggles to steady its US wealth business

Asset outflows and adviser losses cloud a key turnaround effort UBS is

US charges expose alleged Nvidia server route to China

Indictment hits Super Micro-linked figures and revives export control fears US prosecutors

HDFC Bank Drops After Chairman Quits Over Ethics Concerns

Resignation jolts investors despite board and regulator reassurances HDFC Bank shares fell

Markets

Wall Street Sinks as Inflation Fears Reignite

Fed caution and hot producer prices hit investor sentiment US stocks retreated sharply on Wednesday as a fresh inflation signal from the wholesale economy and a cautious message from the Federal Reserve

Stocks rebound as oil eases and U.S. data improves

Wall Street claws back losses after two volatile sessions U.S. stocks moved higher Wednesday after two days of sharp swings, helped by a pullback in oil prices and economic reports that suggested

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

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

Nvidia Backs Nebius in $2B AI Cloud Deal

Shares of Nebius Group jumped 16% on Wednesday after Nvidia said it would invest $2 billion in the artificial intelligence cloud company, extending the chipmaker’s push to seed key infrastructure players across

Oracle Jumps on Beat, Raises FY2027 Outlook

Shares Pop After Results and Higher Long-Term Target Oracle rallied in extended trading Tuesday after the company posted a quarterly beat and lifted its fiscal 2027 revenue outlook. The software and cloud

Berkshire slides after profit drop and cautious cash stance

Shares post biggest fall since Buffett named Abel successor Berkshire Hathaway shares fell sharply on Monday after the conglomerate reported results that missed some analysts’ expectations and signaled a cautious approach to

Target shares jump on profit beat and 2% sales outlook

Earnings top forecasts as revenue and traffic keep slipping Target reported another quarter of declining revenue and weaker customer traffic on Tuesday, but shares rose sharply after the retailer posted better-than-expected earnings

UBS Cuts U.S. Stocks to Benchmark Amid Risks

Dollar Weakness and Valuations Weigh on Outlook UBS has reduced its stance on U.S. equities, citing growing concerns about currency trends, elevated valuations and policy uncertainty. Andrew Garthwaite, the bank’s head of

Business

Nvidia Moves to Restart China H200 Shipments

Jensen Huang says manufacturing is being switched back on Nvidia is preparing to resume sales of its H200 processors to some customers in China,

Lucid Targets Positive Cash Flow Later This Decade

Lucid Group told investors it expects to reach positive cash flow later

Six Flags to sell seven parks to EPR for $331 million

Portfolio reshuffle targets higher-return properties Six Flags Entertainment said Thursday it will

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

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

Stellantis Posts Record Loss Amid EV Reset

Massive Write-Downs Drive Annual Deficit Stellantis reported its first-ever annual net loss

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

Technology

Google Scraps AI Health Tips Feature

Google scraps What People Suggest, an AI search feature that surfaced crowdsourced health tips from online discussions. The company confirmed the tool has been removed after a limited rollout on mobile in

Meta Buys Moltbook, Adds AI Agent Founders

Deal Moves Moltbook Leaders Into Superintelligence Labs Meta has acquired Moltbook, a

Microsoft Adds Anthropic to Copilot Agent Push

Copilot Cowork Targets Autonomous Agent Demand Microsoft said it is integrating Anthropic

NRC clears TerraPower reactor in Wyoming, a first for HALEU

Approval revives U.S. licensing pipeline after long pause The U.S. nuclear regulator

Alberta compares its AI data centre push to U.S. buildout

Bring your own power model moves from Washington to Edmonton Alberta is

Personal Finance

California Gas Hits $5.20 as Iran War Bites

Prices Jump Faster in the Golden State Gasoline prices in California have climbed sharply since the conflict involving Iran intensified, widening the gap between the state and the national average, according to

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

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