Stock Market News

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

Microsoft Adds Anthropic to Copilot Agent Push

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

South Africa to reset rate risks as oil jumps on war

Central bank revises scenarios ahead of March 26 decision South Africa’s central

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

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

NRC clears TerraPower reactor in Wyoming, a first for HALEU

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

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.

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

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

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,

Business

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

Rear Suspension Defect Prompts Major Recall Ford Motor Company is recalling 412,774 Explorer SUVs in the United States after identifying a potential fracture in

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

Bayer Proposes $7.25B Roundup Settlement

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

Technology

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

Bring your own power model moves from Washington to Edmonton Alberta is pitching itself as a serious contender in the race to host energy-hungry AI data centres, using a policy approach that

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

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

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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