The AI boom is not only driving Nvidia – billions in opportunities are also emerging in the background. Broadcom develops customized AI chips for Alphabet ... Show more
France doesn't want to be dependent on the USA for digitalization: France is getting serious in the fight against the dominance of US tech companies ...
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More expensive than the moon landing: Microsoft, Meta, and others are investing record sums in AI infrastructure
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Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build: Australia said on Sunday it would spend A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to progress ...
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Bill Maher Slams Trump’s Troubling Deal Making ‘Pattern’: Critics have accused the president of making personal deals in exchange for political favors.
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Europe is at a turning point. ECB President Christine Lagarde is calling for far-reaching reforms so that the continent can fully realize its economic ... Show more
Epstein contacts: Former Obama advisor Kathryn Ruemmler resigns from Goldman Sachs
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Key FactsGoldman Sachs Lawyer Steps Down Amid Epstein Revelations
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- Kathryn Ruemmler announced her resignation as Goldman Sachs’ General Counsel effective June 30, 2026, after media reports revealed her emails with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Since 2020, Ruemmler served as a key advisor to CEO David Solomon and cited media scrutiny as a distraction from her responsibilities.
- Documents revealed Epstein gave Ruemmler luxury gifts and she referred to him as 'Uncle Jeffrey' in emails, though she never represented him legally.
- Previously White House Counsel under Obama, Ruemmler is the latest high-profile figure to resign due to Epstein connections.
Something like: … 'The criticism is wrong and reflects a fundamental [misunderstanding] of both the facts underlying Mr. Epstein's case and how it was [prosecuted] by both local and federal authorities.'— Kathryn Ruemmler in an email regarding the criticism of Jeffrey Epstein.
Once a heavyweight like steel giant ArcelorMittal gets going, it's hard to stop. Since our recommendation at the end of November (47/25) ... Show more
$NVDA is up less than 1% over the past six months, a slowdown from Nvidia's nearly 40% leap in 2025.
Broadcom could sustain its eye-popping 2026 dividend hike | AVGO: Broadcom is well-poised to raise its dividend through 2030, given the company's widening ...
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The Logitech G29 racing wheel drops to $199.99, and the deal timer is already running
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Edison International $EIX and PG&E $PCG top our list of the best utilities stocks to buy now. See all 9 undervalued names here: The Best Utilities Stocks to Buy
Duolingo reports a 35% increase in Spanish learners following Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
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Walmart earnings, spending data, and more AI disruptions: What to watch this week
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Goldman Sachs says these five stocks, including Nvidia, are too attractive to ignore
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Paid articlePaywallJimmy Fallon Pulls Out of Deal With Mariah Carey’s Ex Over Epstein Files Appearance
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Starbucks Korea expects to add at least 100 outlets this year: Starbucks Korea expects to open at least 100 new outlets this year as it continues its steady ...
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Discord Distances Itself From Age Verification Firm After Ties To Palantir’s Peter Thiel Surface
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Winter Olympics plunged into crisis as athletes deplete entire stock of 10,000 free condoms
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Mattel under pressure: Why the Barbie manufacturer is not doing well: Toy manufacturer Mattel has reported poor figures, blaming weak Christmas sales in the US ...
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Wendy's closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales: Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on ...
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We found the 140 best Presidents Day sales live for the long weekend: Presidents Day weekend is here, and our team of deals experts found 118 of the year’s best ...
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VW: Dispute over bonuses - | Osterloh against employee participation in cash flow
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Key FactsVan Der Beek’s Final Ranch Purchase Divides Fans
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
- James Van Der Beek acquired a 36-acre Texas ranch for $6.7 million on January 9, just a month before passing away.
- Following his death, a GoFundMe was launched raising more than $3.5 million, with donations from celebrities like Steven Spielberg.
- Some critics questioned the fundraising given the costly property purchase and Van Der Beek’s acting success.
- His representative clarified that the ranch down payment was arranged with assistance from friends through a trust.
Amazon and Meta both expect to pay significantly less in federal income taxes for 2025.
Tax bills have dropped for companies at the center of the ongoing AI ... Show more
Trump Is Suing His Own Government: The president is seeking billions in taxpayer dollars from the IRS. Whether he can do this is perhaps less important than ...
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Portfolio diversification: How many ETFs do you really need?: An important rule of investing is that broad portfolio diversification reduces the risk of losses ...
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The Lesson for Investors As the AI Trade Cuts the Other Way: Software stocks and the funds that own them get lacerated.
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Venezuela oil sales top $1 billion, funds won’t go to Qatar account anymore, Energy secretary says
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Amazon sold 60% fewer CPUs than a year ago, pointing to a stalled PC refresh cycle
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Google boosts Gemini 3 Deep Think AI and it’s a huge milestone for 3D printing: Gemini 3 Deep Think is focused on scientific and engineering work ...
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💬 “AI is the biggest infrastructure expansion story in human history.” – Jensen Huang
610 billion dollars: that's how much the big tech companies are ... Show more
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Stay Patient, Apple Fans: Siri AI Delayed Again to Late 2026 at the Earliest: Bloomberg reports that numerous issues are holding up the advanced version of Siri ...
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Künstliche Intelligenz verändert die Softwarebranche radikal – doch nicht jeder sieht darin eine Bedrohung. Während viele Anleger fürchten ... Show more
Siemens achieved significant profitable growth in all three divisions (excluding Siemens Healthineers) in the past quarter and has raised its outlook for the ... Show more
Ford's 'refined' EV plans seek Model e profitability: Here's how: Unlocking the division's value is a key part of the company's goal of achieving an 8% adjusted ...
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UPDATE: Energy Infrastructure Builder SOLV Energy Is Set to Go Public: Contractor that seeks to trade on Nasdaq Exchange under ticker symbol MWH, offeried 20 ...
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Amazon shares slide for 9th straight day, marking longest losing streak since 2006: Here's why?
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‘Tone Deaf’ MAGA Billionaire Scorched by Own Staff for ‘Vile’ ICE Comments: Time owner and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff’s staff has not taken kindly to being ...
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Lockheed Martin gets $50M missile production deal: The United States Department of War awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control a $50 ...
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'One of the Worst Decisions Ever Made': God of War Creator Tears 'Total Crap' 2D Title Apart
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Mercedes-Benz had to admit to another significant drop in profits last year. The group's net income shrank by around 49 percent compared to the previous ... Show more
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Mercedes is under a bad star
Key FactsMercedes Faces Nearly 50% Profit Drop in 2025
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Mercedes' profit declined by 49% to €5.3 billion in 2025, alongside a 9% drop in revenue to €132.2 billion.
- Trade tariffs, unfavorable currency effects, and intense competition in China caused a 19% decrease in vehicle sales there.
- A cost-saving program aims to reduce production and fixed expenses by 10% each by 2027 to improve profitability.
- For 2026, Mercedes expects steady revenue and a significantly higher operating profit, driven by growth in the premium segment.
We are ready for the year 2026.— Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius expressed optimism about the company's future.
The AI boom needs more than just chips and software—it needs massive infrastructure. Behind the data centers that make artificial intelligence possible in the ... Show more
Cathie Wood is massively selling off Palantir and Tesla shares, according to 13F Fillings - | these are the stocks she's now betting on
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Tesla drivers are particularly likely to buy on credit: A new analysis shows that the more prestigious and expensive a new car is, the more willing banks are to ...
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Best Alternatives to Google’s Android Operating System (2026), Tested and Reviewed
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Ark Invest acquired over 433,000 shares of $HOOD across multiple ETFs for $34 million.
MADLANGA COMMISSION | IPID Assistant Director Thulani Magagula says it is not lawful for EMPD officers to enter a shop and demand proof of ownership of ... Show more
Hyperscalers lost over $1 trillion post-earnings: Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft are seeing investors rotate out of tech.
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Stock Market Week 547: Portfolio Ticker: The most important updates of the week: Ferrari and Siemens are doing well. The same is actually true for Shopify ...
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IBM plans to triple entry-level hiring this year because of AI: The need for young, tech-forward and inexpensive talent isn't likely to vanish.
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Why Alts Manager Stocks Are Getting Hit Hard: Jitters about private credit markets are among the reasons that Blackstone, Apollo, and others are seeing their ...
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Taking stock of Ramaphosa’s promises: The Lanseria smart city remains a dream and hunger, unemployment and crime continue to be high but there has been progress ...
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Iran regime change would be 'best thing', Trump says as US builds up Middle East arsenal
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Key FactsUS Boosts Military Presence Amid Iran Tensions
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailysabah.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailysabah.com
- President Trump views regime change in Iran as potentially beneficial for Middle Eastern stability.
- Diplomatic talks with Iranian, Russian, and Ukrainian officials are scheduled for Tuesday in Geneva.
- Two US aircraft carriers, including the Gerald R. Ford, are being deployed to the region to counter possible threats.
- The Ford carrier supports over 75 aircraft and advanced radar systems for air traffic and navigation control.
It seems like that would be the best thing that could happen.— Donald Trump on the potential regime change in Iran.
Reliance Wins US Licence for Venezuelan Oil, Sources Say: Indian refiners, including Reliance, are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are ...
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Dow 50,000, We Hardly Knew Ye. Why Stocks May Have Peaked for Now.: Dow 50,000 could mark an interim top as AI fears hit new industries and hopes for ...
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Paid articlePaywallSurprise: Billionaire Bill Ackman invests in this well-known tech stock: Bill Ackman invests 10% of his hedge fund in Meta, sees AI potential as underestimated.
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GM Stock Can Move Higher After a Strong Year, Says Analyst. Plus, Cloudflare, Vertiv, and More.
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Paid articlePaywallExxon, Walmart and 9 Other Stocks That Are Soaring Because Cash Is King Again
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsChallenging Year Ahead for Online Travel Stocks
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: barrons.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: barrons.com
- Expedia’s shares dropped 4.2% to $217.70 while Airbnb’s rose 4.9% to $121.67 after earnings announcements.
- Both companies forecast higher first-quarter revenue in 2026, but Expedia expects slight margin growth and Airbnb anticipates flat margins.
- The travel sector faces headwinds from persistent inflation and labor market uncertainty, dampening consumer spending on trips.
- Analysts lowered price targets for both stocks, citing slow growth and ongoing concerns about AI’s impact on the industry.
Buy This Stock to Own a Piece of Ferrari. It’s a Low-Risk Bet for Value Seekers.: Exor owns stakes in a group of public and private companies, notably a nearly ...
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