February 7, 2026
EU charges TikTok over addictive design under Digital Services Act
EU regulators on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc’s online content rules, putting the video-sharing app at risk of having to redesign its service in Europe or face a fine linked to its global revenue. The charges were laid out in preliminary findings by the European Commission after a year-long investigation under the Digital […]
February 7, 2026
Global oil markets jittery over Hormuz risks, analysts eye $70 Brent
Oil prices, specifically Brent crude, could rise to $70 per barrel if tensions between the US and Iran escalated amid the ongoing talks in Oman, according to experts. Prices maintained a steady course on Friday, reflecting a cautious sentiment among global investors who were intently focused on developments emerging from crucial, high-stakes diplomatic talks. US-Iran […]
February 7, 2026
Inside Big Tech’s $700B AI spend in 2026: bullish leaders, split markets
The latest earnings season has revealed a dramatic turning point in the global technology industry. America’s largest technology companies have announced plans to spend more than $700 billion on artificial intelligence-related capital expenditure in 2026, underlining how fiercely they are competing to dominate the infrastructure of the AI era. Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Alphabet’s Google, Amazon […]
February 7, 2026
US stocks rebound sharply: Dow climbs over 500 points, Nasdaq up 0.8%
US stocks rose on Friday, positioning major indexes for a positive end to a volatile week marked by sharp losses in technology shares and renewed concerns over cryptocurrency markets. The S&P 500 gained about 0.9%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 573 points, or roughly 1.1%. The gains pushed […]
February 7, 2026
ai.com debuts autonomous AI agents for mainstream consumer use
ai.com, a new artificial intelligence platform founded by Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, has announced the launch of its Autonomous AI agent offering for consumers. The platform allows users to create a private, personal AI agent in just a few clicks. These agents are designed to do more than answer questions, with the […]
February 7, 2026
Why is Nvidia stock soaring over 5% today?
Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) surged about 5% on Friday, leading a tech rebound after a bruising week for software and data stocks. Traders said the move comes on the back of multiple factors, including fresh demand signals for AI hardware and upbeat comments from a key supplier. NVDA’s rally came even as investors digest bigger […]
February 7, 2026
Why Tesla stock is rebounding over 3% on Friday
Tesla stock rose on Friday as the company attempted to close out a difficult week for technology stocks on a stronger footing, even as broader concerns about demand and competition continued to cloud its outlook. In midday trading, Tesla shares were up about 3.5% at $411.28. The broader market also advanced, with the S&P 500 […]
February 7, 2026
Stellantis stock: why is its EV reset being punished harder than GM and Ford?
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) suffered a historic collapse this morning, plunging more than 25% in a single session, which marks its worst day since the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group. The carnage started today after management announced an “alarming” €22.2 billion ($26.5 billion) impairment charge, admitting that it drastically overestimated the pace of […]
February 7, 2026
Europe bulletin: FTSE 100 surges, EU charges TikTok, Stellantis stock plunges
Europe’s markets ended the week caught between resilience and reckoning. In London, the FTSE 100 eked out gains as banks rallied on fresh hints that rate cuts could be on the horizon, even as tech-linked names stayed under pressure. Across the continent, regulators sharpened their focus on Big Tech, with Brussels formally charging TikTok over […]
February 7, 2026
Commodity wrap: gold and silver end volatile week with small gains; oil rises
A volatile week for precious metals is ending on a slightly positive note, with gold and silver logging small gains. Simmering geopolitical tensions and increasing safe-haven demand boosted gold prices on Friday. Meanwhile, oil prices saw a modest increase on Friday, following reports from Iran’s foreign minister indicating that discussions between Iran and the US […]
February 7, 2026
Trump overhauls US arms sales to favor key allies, protect American weapons production
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order requiring the government to assess foreign weapons sales based on their impact on U.S. production capacity for key systems and to favor allies whose defense investments and strategic importance align with U.S. national security priorities. Under the order, obtained first by Fox News Digital, the Departments […]
February 6, 2026
Bill Clinton comes out swinging against Comer for rejecting public Epstein hearing: ‘Stop playing games’
Former president Bill Clinton said on X that he has shared what he knows about the crimes of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in a sworn statement shared with the House Oversight Committee, which both Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in front of under subpoena pressure. ‘I have called for the full […]