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The US captured Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic military operation that shocked global markets and threw investors into reassessment mode. Explosions were reported in Caracas early Saturday morning, followed by President Trump’s announcement that Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country to face narco-terrorism and weapons charges. The operation, which… Continue reading Venezuela coup and Wall Street waves: are your investments at risk in 2026?

Luxury goods companies are facing renewed pressure on profitability after a sharp rise in discounting during 2025, as consumers increasingly question the value of high-end products following years of aggressive price increases. Industry data shows that as much as 40% of luxury goods were sold at discounted prices last year, undermining margins across the sector,… Continue reading Luxury brands face profit squeeze as discounting soars and shoppers question value

Norway moved within striking distance of effectively eliminating gasoline and diesel cars from its new car market after electric vehicles accounted for nearly all new registrations last year, reinforcing the country’s position as the world’s leading adopter of EVs. Data published on Friday by the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council, known as OFV, showed that… Continue reading How Norway engineered world’s highest electric vehicle adoption rate

Ending the year with a stunning 66% gain, gold prices experienced their best annual performance since 1979, holding solid support above $4,300 an ounce.  With the precious metal seeing its third consecutive year of gains, one market strategist suggests there is significant potential for the unprecedented rally to continue into the new year, signaling a… Continue reading Gold’s “tectonic shift”: analyst projects $5,000 price target amid persistent inflation

The token XRP starts 2026 with its 2025 achievements, including SEC case resolution and US spot exchange-traded fund introduction, but the token performed poorly and reached its lowest point since reaching its peak. XRP reached $3.66 in value during 2025, but then its price dropped by 50% to $1.58 in October before finishing the year… Continue reading XRP starts 2026 under pressure despite SEC settlement, $1.4B spot ETF inflows

The market performance of altcoins during 2025 followed Bitcoin because investors chose to invest in digital assets that operated under established frameworks and demonstrated practical applications. The TradingView data shows Bitcoin experienced a 7% year-to-date decline because of an early-October market downturn, which also caused altcoin market capitalization to drop by 46% from its highest… Continue reading Why most altcoins fell in 2025, and how XRP, Zcash, and Algorand defied the trend

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is holding roughly $400 billion in cash and Treasury equivalents, the largest idle war chest in corporate history. That’s not merely prudence. When the world’s most successful value investor refuses to deploy capital despite sitting on record earnings, it’s a red flag for markets that may be overvalued and vulnerable to… Continue reading Warren Buffett is sitting on $400 billion: here’s why that should worry investors

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT) has been the standout performer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average this year, with a more than 100% rally since early April. This explosive rally transformed CAT stock from a traditional industrial bellwether into one of Wall Street’s most unexpected growth stories in 2025. Now, with Caterpillar integrating artificial intelligence (AI)… Continue reading Is it too late to buy Caterpillar after its bullish 2025 run?

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) is in focus today after its founder, Chip Wilson, reignited tensions with the company’s leadership – announcing a proxy battle aimed at reshaping the board. Wilson’s announcement comes only days after the surprise resignation of Calvin McDonald as the firm’s chief executive – capping a turbulent year for the yoga-inspired apparel… Continue reading Lululemon stock faces fresh proxy fight from founder Chip Wilson