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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]