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
Oil Near $100 Sends Global Stocks Lower
Global equities fell on Thursday as global stocks fall oil near $100
Pentagon Eyes $200B Defense Fund With Wall Street Talent
The U.S. Department of Defense is preparing to stand up a new
Nvidia Backs Nebius in $2B AI Cloud Deal
Shares of Nebius Group jumped 16% on Wednesday after Nvidia said it
Meta Buys Moltbook, Adds AI Agent Founders
Deal Moves Moltbook Leaders Into Superintelligence Labs Meta has acquired Moltbook, a
Markets
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
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.
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
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
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
Business
Six Flags to sell seven parks to EPR for $331 million
Portfolio reshuffle targets higher-return properties Six Flags Entertainment said Thursday it will sell seven amusement parks in the United States and Canada to real
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
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
Microsoft Adds Anthropic to Copilot Agent Push
Copilot Cowork Targets Autonomous Agent Demand Microsoft said it is integrating Anthropic technology into its Copilot lineup as it looks to capture rising demand for autonomous AI agents in the enterprise. The
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
Apple launches 599 MacBook Neo using iPhone A18 Pro chip
Lower-priced model targets students and entry-level PC buyers Apple introduced the MacBook
EV battery life looks stronger than early fears suggested
From seven-year guesses to real-world performance data When modern electric vehicles first
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
PBOC Holds Rates as Growth Slows
Benchmark lending rates unchanged again China’s central bank left its key lending benchmarks untouched on Tuesday, underscoring policymakers’ cautious approach as they attempt to revive momentum without unsettling the currency. The People’s
Fed Weighs Rate Hikes if Inflation Persists
Officials Signal Possible Upward Moves Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting show that some officials are considering
TUC pushes for rate cuts as growth stalls
Unions warn of weak consumer momentum The Trades Union Congress has called on the Bank of England to accelerate interest
Japan narrowly avoids recession in Q4
Modest rebound after prior contraction Japan’s economy expanded by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous
U.S. Inflation Cools More Than Expected in January
Headline and core measures ease U.S. inflation slowed more than economists anticipated in January, offering fresh evidence that price pressures
