Europe bulletin: UK economy surprises, Russia-Britain diplomatic row, Germany display resilience

Europe enters the week with a mix of economic resilience and geopolitical strain. Britain’s stronger-than-expected growth has lifted market confidence, offering rare optimism amid cost pressures and policy uncertainty. On the diplomatic front, tensions with Russia have sharpened following a high-profile expulsion, while the Arctic is emerging as a new arena of strategic competition. Meanwhile, […]

Algoz teams up with Wealth Management Alliance to launch AiQP Meta Fund

Algoz Technologies, a digital asset quant fund and SaaS solutions provider, has partnered with the Singapore-based Wealth Management Alliance Pte Ltd (WMA) to launch the AiQP Meta Fund in Southeast Asia.  Algoz has established itself as one of the leading quantitative crypto investment technology firms, specialising in the development of proprietary, fully-automated and systematic trading […]

AMD stock soaring over 6% today: why analyst sees over 40% upside ahead

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock rose sharply on Thursday, outperforming the broader semiconductor sector after a bullish call from Wells Fargo, and strong earnings from key manufacturing partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reinforced confidence in artificial-intelligence-driven chip demand. AMD shares climbed more than 6% in Thursday trading, buoyed by Wells Fargo’s decision to maintain the […]

Evening digest: Trump’s troop threat, Ford–BYD talks, TSMC’s Q4 earnings

Global markets and politics are colliding as power, technology, and capital flow come under renewed strain. In the United States, escalating federal threats over civil unrest raise constitutional stakes, while automakers confront hard realities about the pace of electrification. In Asia, blockbuster semiconductor earnings underscore AI’s economic pull even as geopolitics loom large. Meanwhile, a […]

US-Taiwan deal commits $250B to American chip factories, slashes tariffs

The United States and Taiwan struck a trade agreement Thursday that aims to mobilize up to $500 billion in Taiwanese semiconductor investment and government-backed credit guarantees to build advanced chip factories on American soil. Under the framework, Taiwanese firms are expected to commit a minimum of $250 billion in direct investment, supported by an additional […]

Ripple wins Luxembourg EMI nod as XRP holds above $2 on inflows

Ripple notched another regulatory milestone in Europe while XRP held above $2, underpinned by inflows that contrasted with broader market outflows. Analysts say confirmation of a trend shift likely hinges on clearing resistance around the mid-$2.40s, with $3.05 flagged as a key upside level. On Jan. 14, 2026, Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, said […]

US stocks open in the red: S&P down 0.5%, Nasdaq slips around 1%

US stocks moved lower on Wednesday for a second consecutive session, extending a pullback from recent record highs as investors weighed a fresh batch of corporate earnings alongside delayed economic data that painted a mixed picture of inflation and consumer strength. The S&P 500 traded 0.5% lower, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 51 […]

Bank of America Q4 beat estimates, but here’s why BAC stock may stay in red

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC stock) delivered a solid beat on earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter, reporting diluted earnings of $0.98 per share, surpassing the consensus of $0.95-$0.98. The bank posted a revenue of $28.37 billion, above expectations of $27.3-$27.8 billion. The quarter showcased strength in trading and net interest income, alongside resilient […]