Ambassador Mike Waltz lays out ‘America First’ vision for US leadership at the UN

Ambassador Mike Waltz, the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, outlined the Trump administration’s ‘America First’-centered policies that he is adopting in a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, as the former national security advisor asserts himself in the role. Waltz rejected claims that the present U.N. cash crisis was primarily a result […]

BBAI stock surges 18% today: sharp rebound or speculative bounce?

BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI stock) surged about 18% on Friday after a string of company announcements and heavy trading activity rekindled interest in the beaten-down AI stock. Volume witnessed considerable growth versus recent sessions, a sign that both news-driven buyers and short-covering traders stepped in. The move left investors debating whether today’s rally marks the start […]

Yen slips as markets bet on Sanae Takaichi win and reflationary policies

The Japanese yen slipped as traders positioned for Sunday’s snap election, with markets expecting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to extend her hold on power and keep a reflationary policy mix in place. According to MUFG Bank analysts, Japan’s political backdrop is adding “downward pressure on the yen,” while Polymarket pricing cited by Benzinga shows near-certainty […]

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 […]