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Meta layoffs clash with massive exec pay plan

Job cuts and billion-dollar incentives highlight a company in transition toward artificial intelligence Meta has entered another turbulent phase, cutting hundreds of jobs while simultaneously unveiling an executive compensation plan that could

Meta faces legal blows as pressure builds

Two courtroom defeats deepen scrutiny of the company’s platforms just as investors

Greenland separatists break through in Denmark vote

Naleraq wins its first seat in Copenhagen at a sensitive political moment

Amex adds ChatGPT credit to business cards

New perk could be useful, but only for firms already paying for

Euro zone stalls as energy shock bites

Business surveys show war-driven cost pressure is already hitting activity Private sector

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

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 executive Larry Fink is urging investors to ignore the instinct to jump in and out of markets during periods of

US charges expose alleged Nvidia server route to China

Indictment hits Super Micro-linked figures and revives export control fears US prosecutors have unveiled a major export control case centered on the alleged diversion of Nvidia-powered servers to China, intensifying scrutiny of

HDFC Bank Drops After Chairman Quits Over Ethics Concerns

Resignation jolts investors despite board and regulator reassurances HDFC Bank shares fell sharply on Thursday after the resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty triggered fresh questions about governance at India’s largest private-sector

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

Business

UBS struggles to steady its US wealth business

Asset outflows and adviser losses cloud a key turnaround effort UBS is running into growing resistance in its effort to rebuild its US wealth

Nvidia Moves to Restart China H200 Shipments

Jensen Huang says manufacturing is being switched back on Nvidia is preparing

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

Technology

Arm breaks with its old model through a new AI chip

New processor marks a break from the company’s old licensing-only model Arm Holdings has taken a major strategic step by unveiling a new artificial intelligence processor for data centers, a move that

Google Scraps AI Health Tips Feature

Google scraps What People Suggest, an AI search feature that surfaced crowdsourced

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

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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