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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

Former Google Engineer Convicted in AI Espionage Case

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

Apple beats expectations with strong iPhone growth

Revenue jumps 16% in fiscal first quarter Apple reported fiscal first-quarter earnings

Microsoft shares slide 10% after earnings miss

Stock posts steepest daily drop since 2020 Microsoft shares fell about 10%

German police search Deutsche Bank offices

Money laundering investigation targets Frankfurt and Berlin German police carried out searches

Markets

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

Wall Street Near Records as Markets Look to 2026

Indexes hover near historic highs Wall Street’s main indexes traded close to record levels in thin post-Christmas sessions, as investors positioned for further gains next year. The S&P 500 briefly touched a

Analysts See Gold Rally Extending Into 2026

A market that keeps surprising Gold’s record-breaking run has turned the metal into one of the standout assets of the year. Prices have surged around $4,187 per ounce, gaining 57 percent so

Dollar edges higher as markets await key US data

Currency moves reflect economic uncertainty The dollar held slight gains against the yen on Tuesday after reaching a new nine and a half month high, and it also moved marginally higher against

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

Boeing revenue beats forecasts as turnaround gains pace

Higher deliveries drive fourth-quarter growth Boeing reported fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations, signaling momentum in the company’s recovery after years of operational and financial strain. The aircraft manufacturer generated $23.9 billion

Nvidia invests $2B in CoreWeave as AI build accelerates

Strategic stake boosts confidence in AI infrastructure Shares of CoreWeave climbed nearly 6% on Monday after Nvidia disclosed a $2 billion equity investment in the artificial intelligence infrastructure company. The move reinforces

Intel beats Q4 estimates but issues weak outlook

Results top expectations Intel reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday that exceeded Wall Street expectations, though the company delivered softer-than-expected guidance for the current quarter. Adjusted earnings per share came in at 15

Novo Nordisk shares jump on strong pill launch

Early U.S. data supports optimism for GLP-1 tablet Shares of Novo Nordisk rose more than 8% on Friday after early prescription data showed a promising start for the U.S. launch of the

Wells Fargo shares fall after Q4 profit miss

Severance costs weigh on quarterly results Wells Fargo reported fourth quarter earnings that fell short of analysts’ expectations after booking $612 million in severance expenses tied to Chief Executive Officer Charlie Scharf’s

Business

JPMorgan and BofA match $1,000 child savings plan

Major banks join government-backed pilot program JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America announced on Wednesday that they will match the U.S. government’s one-time $1,000

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

Ford boosts U.S. sales on hybrids and affordable models

Annual growth offsets slowdown in electric vehicles Ford reported higher vehicle sales

Technology

ChatGPT to introduce ads for U.S. users

OpenAI tests advertising as a new revenue stream ChatGPT will begin displaying advertisements alongside answers for users in the United States, as OpenAI looks to diversify its revenue beyond subscriptions. The company

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

Meta bets big on nuclear power to fuel AI growth

Deals could exceed 6 gigawatts of capacity Meta Platforms Inc. is set

AI, chips and robots dominate CES 2026 in Las Vegas

Technology showcase draws global attention CES 2026 is underway in Las Vegas,

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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