Meta bets big on nuclear power to fuel AI growth
Deals could exceed 6 gigawatts of capacity Meta Platforms Inc. is set to become one of the world’s largest corporate buyers of nuclear energy, signing a series of agreements as technology companies
GM to book $7.1bn EV and China restructuring charges
Fourth-quarter writedowns tied to EV strategy reset General Motors said Thursday it
Dollar edges higher as jobs report looms
The U.S. dollar traded slightly higher against major peer currencies on Thursday,
Brazil inflation likely slowed again in December
Brazil’s annual inflation rate likely eased further in December, according to a
AI, chips and robots dominate CES 2026 in Las Vegas
Technology showcase draws global attention CES 2026 is underway in Las Vegas,
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 a consumer base that is spending carefully while still making room for
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
Dollar Weakens Amid Fed Dovishness and Trade Tensions
Dollar drops against euro, pressured by Fed and shutdown fears The U.S. dollar slipped for a third consecutive day against
Gold rises ahead of Jackson Hole and Fed pressure
Gold rebounds after recent lows Gold prices rose 0.9% on Wednesday to $3,344.37 per ounce, boosted by a weakening U.S.
JPMorgan Nears Deal to Take Over Apple Card
Goldman Retreats as JPMorgan Steps In JPMorgan Chase is close to securing a major deal to assume control of the
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Ford boosts U.S. sales on hybrids and affordable models
Annual growth offsets slowdown in electric vehicles Ford reported higher vehicle sales in the United States in 2025, supported by strong consumer demand for
Toyota US sales rise 8% in 2025 on electrified demand
Strong full-year performance across Toyota and Lexus Toyota Motor North America reported
Nvidia CEO to outline strategy amid rising AI competition
Keynote set for CES in Las Vegas Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang
Berkshire Hathaway enters new era under Greg Abel
Shares dip as Buffett formally steps aside Berkshire Hathaway shares fell on
BYD overtakes Tesla as top global EV seller
Tesla sales fall for second consecutive year China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla
Boeing Seeks FAA Waiver to Sell More 777F Freighters
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BP Names Meg O’Neill CEO, Signals Strategic Reset
Leadership change at a critical moment BP has appointed Meg O’Neill, currently
Restaurants back automation to boost speed and service
Chains invest in robotic makelines At a difficult moment for the restaurant industry, large chains such as Chipotle and Cava are investing in automated makelines developed by startup Hyphen. The technology is
Nvidia Ends 2025 Strong as Wall Street Backs 2026 Upside
AI chip leader closes year in dominant position Nvidia closed out 2025
Italy Fines Apple €98.6M Over App Store Practices
Regulator targets alleged abuse of market dominance Italy’s competition authority, :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} (AGCM),
OpenAI introduces GPT-5.2 to boost reasoning power
A new generation of models for advanced work OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.2,
AWS unveils AI tool to speed up outage recovery
New DevOps Agent aims to cut downtime Amazon Web Services has launched
Five policy forces set to shape the U.S. economy in 2026
AI investment and the labor market Artificial intelligence is set to remain one of the most closely watched forces in the U.S. economy in 2026. Key questions include whether warnings about AI-driven
Lower mortgage rates improve affordability for US homebuyers
Prices stabilize as rates fall Mortgage rates have declined, home prices are easing, and more properties are coming onto the
Fed Minutes Show Caution on Further Rate Cuts in 2026
Divisions emerge within the Federal Reserve Several officials at the U.S. Federal Reserve expressed reluctance to support additional interest rate
U.S. Factory Output Stalls as Auto Production Slows
Manufacturing shows little momentum in November U.S. factory production was flat in November, signaling continued weakness in the manufacturing sector
Bank of England Ends 2025 With Narrow Rate Cut
A closely split decision to ease policy The Bank of England delivered its final monetary policy decision of 2025 with