Monthly Archives: January 2026
Industry leaders from the banking world and the crypto sector are set to meet at the White House next Monday, as tensions rise over a contentious digital‑asset bill that could reshape how crypto markets operate. The meeting follows a public withdrawal by the CEO of a major crypto exchange of support for a key draft […]
CEO Teases Agentic Commerce Tools and Major AI Rollout in 2026 During a recent investor call, the CEO announced that the company will soon begin shipping new AI models and products. He noted that the lab’s foundations were rebuilt in 2025, and that over the coming months the organization plans to steadily push the frontier […]
A major U.S. refinery has finally bought Venezuelan crude for the first time since 2019, acquiring a cargo of about 500,000 barrels of heavy sour oil for February delivery. The transaction, arranged through a prominent trading house, marks a significant shift in the country’s oil trade after a long period of isolation. For years, the […]
In a landmark move for the Brazilian market, a fintech company controlled by a prominent family of business magnates pulled in $434 million through a U.S. initial public offering. The deal, which sold 22.86 million shares at the top end of the pricing range—$19 each—marked the first sizeable debut for a Brazilian firm on the New York […]
Major banks match $1,000 government contribution to new child savings accounts Two of the nation’s largest banks announced that they will match the federal government’s $1,000 contribution to a new type of tax‑advantaged savings account for children. The move is part of a broader corporate push to help employees start saving early for their families’ […]
Earnings live: telecom and chip stocks surge, closing a tech‑heavy earnings week The earnings season has kicked into high gear this week, with several of the biggest names in technology releasing their fourth‑quarter results. A handful of giants—an electric vehicle maker, a social media conglomerate, a consumer electronics company, and a cloud services leader—reported figures […]
During a night of events, the president said he will formally announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair on Friday morning. He made the announcement at the premiere of a film featuring the First Lady, adding that he already knows who will take the role. Market betting has put former Federal Reserve governor […]
Gold Jumps Above $5,500 as Weak Dollar Supercharges Rally Gold futures surged past $5,500 per ounce after the central bank left rates unchanged, with a weak dollar driving the debasement trade and pulling investors into hard assets. The dollar steadied after falling to its lowest level since early 2022, and the president shrugged off worries […]
Electric Vehicle Maker’s Stock Rises After Q4 Earnings Beat; Robot Production Nears Year‑End The shares of the company climbed more than 3% in premarket trading on Thursday after it reported fourth‑quarter earnings that surpassed analysts’ expectations. For the quarter, revenue hit $24.9 billion, slightly below the $25.1 billion forecast, and fell 2.4% from the same period a […]
A leading technology company announced its second‑quarter results after the bell, surpassing Wall Street’s estimates on both earnings and revenue. The firm reported earnings per share of $5.16 against an expectation of $3.92, and total revenue of $81.27 billion versus a forecast of $80.3 billion. Cloud revenue topped the $50 billion mark for the first time, coming in […]