US job growth stalled in December, underscoring a labor market losing momentum, while geopolitical and policy uncertainty weighed on global sentiment. Iran’s Supreme Leader warned protests could isolate the country further as security forces tightened controls. In the US, OpenAI and SoftBank moved to secure clean energy for AI infrastructure with a $1 billion renewables […]
OpenAI and SoftBank announced a joint $1 billion investment in SB Energy on Friday to build and operate a 1.2-gigawatt data centre in Milam County, Texas. On the surface, it reads like yet another megadeal in the booming AI infrastructure arms race. But it signals something more urgent: electricity has become AI’s single largest production […]
Wheat kicked off the new year with a price surge, as the most actively traded futures contract on the CBOT climbed to 522 US cents per bushel on Thursday, marking its highest level since December 26. At the time of writing, US wheat futures for the March contract were at 518 cents. Wheat prices began […]
US big banks are set to kick off earnings season next week, and experts are bracing for solid results. According to Ken Leon, a senior CFRA analyst, the outlook for these banking giants is “very positive”, with several tailwinds that could lift both profits and stock prices. Note that iShares’ big banks exchange-traded fund (ETF) […]
India heads into 2026 with headline indicators that would be the envy of many major economies. Growth is strong, inflation is subdued, and political stability remains intact. Yet beneath these reassuring numbers lies a widening disconnect between macro performance and lived economic reality, said a Financial Times report. For investors and policymakers alike, this dichotomy […]
Every trading day, three-four or sometimes five-letter stock tickers move steadily up and down on screens. Behind those simple symbols sit the shifting emotions of millions of investors, ranging from hope to fear. Some tickers, however, carry a story. From Southwest Airlines’ LUV to Harley-Davidson’s HOG and Ferrari’s RACE, certain stock symbols have long stood […]
JPMorgan has replaced Goldman Sachs as the issuer of “Apple Card,” marking a significant shift in the tech titan’s financial services strategy. On the surface, it’s a seismic shift that offers Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) a stronger, more stable banking partner with unmatched scale, credibility, and infrastructure. However, the direct impact on Apple stock – […]
Nvidia stock traded lower early on Thursday as investors grappled with mixed and sometimes contradictory signals over how close the chip maker is to resuming exports of its artificial intelligence hardware to China. Shares of the semiconductor giant were down around 2% at $185.05 in midday trading. Nvidia’s stock has become increasingly sensitive to developments […]
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS) ripped higher on Thursday after Israel picked its subsidiary, Airobotics, for its “Drone Hives” project. While the Drone Hives initiative is a critical component of the $1.7 billion Eastern Border Security Barrier, the “prime contractor” label may be masking significant financial and operational hurdles Following today’s gains, Ondas stock is trading […]
European markets and politics were in focus as investors weighed shifting economic signals and mounting social pressures across the region. London stocks edged lower as weakness in energy shares offset a fresh defence rally, while signs of easing wage expectations offered cautious optimism for UK inflation watchers. On the continent, French farmers brought disruption to […]