Finance

January Gains in the S&P 500 May Signal Strong Annual Performance

Analyzing Four Decades of Market Behavior to Understand 2026 Outlook

The S&P 500 posted a 1.4% increase in January 2026, a figure often interpreted by investors as an early barometer for the stock market's performance t...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Dismisses the Prospect of Custom AI Chips Surpassing GPUs as Unrealistic

Huang emphasizes Nvidia's extensive R&D investment and comprehensive AI infrastructure as key competitive advantages over specialized ASIC solutions

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently addressed speculation that custom AI chips, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) developed by lar...

Kevin Warsh's Fed Nomination Seen as Non-Disruptive to Debt Monetization Trend, Economist Advises Caution

Market Dynamics Point to Persistent Fiscal Challenges and Continued Interest in Precious Metals as Safe Havens

Economist Robin Brooks contends that the appointment of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair will not alter the broader fiscal realities driving publi...

Aptiv Set to Unveil Q4 Earnings Amid Mixed Analyst Revisions

Wall Street's Leading Analysts Adjust Forecasts Ahead of Aptiv's Quarterly Results

Aptiv PLC is scheduled to announce its fourth-quarter earnings on February 2, with analysts expecting increased earnings per share and higher revenue ...

Pfizer Anticipates Decline in Q4 Earnings, Analysts Adjust Price Targets Ahead of Earnings Release

Leading Analysts Maintain Neutral Stance on Pfizer Amid Expectations of Lower Revenue and Earnings Per Share for Fourth Quarter

Pfizer Inc. is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter earnings before market open on February 3, with forecasts indicating a reduction in both earning...

Amazon's Melania Trump Documentary Surpasses Expectations, Stirs Debate

Amazon MGM's high-budget documentary opens strongly despite divided audience reception and critical skepticism

Amazon.com, through its MGM Studios subsidiary, has released a documentary on First Lady Melania Trump that has outperformed box office projections, e...

Senator Ron Johnson Advocates Investigation Over $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit Relating to Trump Tax Return Leak

Johnson calls for a thorough probe into the IRS leak rather than a massive settlement payment sought by Trump and his family.

Senator Ron Johnson has expressed a preference for an extensive investigation into the unauthorized leak of President Donald Trump's tax returns inste...

Trump Proposes Two-Year Closure for Kennedy Center's Comprehensive Renovation

President announces plan for full shutdown starting in 2026 to enable thorough rebuild of the iconic performing arts venue

President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to close the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for approximately two years beginning in mi...

Senator Warren Criticizes $500 Million UAE Investment in Trump-Affiliated Crypto Firm, Calls for Congressional Action

Concerns Raised Over Timing of Investment and AI Chip Sales to UAE Amid Trump Family Involvement

Senator Elizabeth Warren has publicly condemned a $500 million investment by a senior UAE royal into World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency company...

Oracle to Raise Up to $50 Billion to Expand Cloud Infrastructure Amid Surging AI Demand

Major capital raise aims to support accelerated cloud capacity growth fueled by partnerships with tech leaders

Oracle Corporation is embarking on one of its largest capital-raising campaigns, seeking up to $50 billion in 2026 to finance the expansion of its clo...

Kevin Warsh's Fed Chair Nomination Receives Mixed Reactions From Financial Leaders and Politicians

IBM Executive Endorses Nomination While Senator Elizabeth Warren Raises Concerns Over Central Bank Independence

President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the Federal Reserve chair has elicited both support and criticism from prominent figures. IBM's ...

Cryptocurrency Markets Falter Amid Widespread Sell-Off; Analyst Highlights Bitcoin's Underperformance Against Gold as Buying Opportunity

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Experience Significant Declines While Dogecoin Remains Steady During Increased Risk Aversion

Sunday saw intensified risk-off sentiment in financial markets, driven by substantial sell-offs in major cryptocurrencies and precious metals. Bitcoin...