AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) pushed meaningfully higher to print a record high of nearly $120 this morning after being picked as a prime contractor for the SHIELD program. “SHIELD” is part of a broader $151 billion defense framework aimed at protecting against missile, space, and cyber threats – and ASTS is now positioned to bid […]
Tonight’s digest tracks the accelerating use of trade and tariffs as geopolitical leverage, from Trump’s renewed pressure campaign over Greenland to Canada’s landmark trade reset with China. In the Americas, Washington’s stance on Venezuela sharpens as Trump embraces Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, prioritizing energy access and stability over democratic restoration. Meanwhile, markets found a rare […]
US stocks ticked higher at midday Friday as the S&P 500 climbed 0.3%, the Nasdaq advanced 0.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 116 points, or 0.2%. But the intraday gains mask a deeper reality: uncertainty about Federal Reserve leadership and questions regarding central-bank independence have unsettled traders throughout the week. President Trump’s comments […]
Indian stocks, especially the nation’s tech sector, will likely face turbulence in the first half of 2026, according to Amish Shah, a senior Bank of America Securities analyst. Speaking this morning with CNBC, Shah said near-term events are stacked against investors, with the February 1st Union Budget likely to disappoint expectations for stimulus. While foreign […]
The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled what it called the “Great Healthcare Plan,” a broad framework aimed at addressing healthcare affordability, drug prices, and insurance transparency. While the White House described the plan as a decisive step toward reform, analysts and healthcare policy experts largely characterized it as lacking detail, politically constrained, and unlikely to […]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity faster than many companies can adjust their defences. It is helping organisations spot threats earlier, automate responses, and patch vulnerabilities more quickly. But the same tools are also being used by cybercriminals to scale attacks, create smarter phishing, and exploit weaknesses at speed. A new survey from corporate insurer Axis […]
Netflix is preparing to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, January 20, with investors focused on whether the streaming giant can sustain revenue growth as US subscriber momentum cools and strategic ambitions expand. Analysts broadly expect a modest improvement in earnings and revenue, underpinned by continued international subscriber growth, […]
Oil prices face mounting fundamental pressure as potential shifts in global oversupply dynamics emerge, driven by China’s decelerating stockpiling, which is tied to the rise of electric vehicles curbing oil demand. However, short-term supply risks are expected to provide a counteracting risk premium. Analysts with ING Group believe that even as tensions in Iran and […]
Japan has joined a growing list of countries scrutinising X over Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence service Grok and concerns that the chatbot can be used to create and spread sexualised images of people without their consent. The development adds new pressure on the social media platform as regulators worldwide step up checks on AI tools […]
Interactive Brokers on Thursday expanded its crypto-linked services by allowing eligible clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins, a move the firm says will provide faster, round-the-clock access to global markets. The announcement underscores growing efforts by traditional brokerages to match the speed and flexibility offered by crypto-native platforms. The brokerage said it partnered with […]