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From Silicon Valley power plays to international legal battles, the overnight news cycle was relentless. Here is your cheat sheet: PayPal is eyeing a banking charter, Tesla is testing driverless tech in Texas, and SpaceX just made Elon Musk wealthier than ever. But the biggest headline might be happening in the courtroom, where President Trump… Continue reading Morning brief: Trump sues BBC for $10B, Musk now worth over $600B

BigBear.ai shares (NYSE: BBAI stock) tumbled roughly 6% on Monday, extending the broader market’s pullback from artificial intelligence and high-beta technology names. The decline erased near-term gains despite the company’s ambitious Ask Sage acquisition and strong government backlog. The development highlighted how small-cap AI plays remain vulnerable to sector-wide profit-taking and investor concern about equity… Continue reading BBAI stock down 6%: what’s behind Monday’s sell-off

The S&P 500 turned negative on Monday as selling in major artificial intelligence names weighed on the broader market. The index edged down roughly 0.3% in midday trading, while the Dow fell about 145 points and the Nasdaq slipped 0.5%. The pullback extends the technology sector’s struggles from last week, when Broadcom’s disappointing guidance and… Continue reading US midday market brief: S&P falters, Dow slips 145 points amid AI pressure

Europe’s policy, regulatory, and tech landscape is in flux as central banks, governments, and businesses adjust to mounting economic and political pressures. In the UK, the Bank of England faces a finely balanced rate decision as inflation cools but growth risks rise. Elsewhere, regulators are tightening the screws on short-term rentals, trade tensions are flaring… Continue reading Europe bulletin: BoE nears rate cut, Airbnb faces fine, trade tensions rise

Global markets and policymakers faced a turbulent start to the week as Australia mourned a deadly antisemitic attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, and China reported fresh signs of economic slowdown. Nvidia moved to deepen its AI infrastructure with a key acquisition, and Bitcoin slid below $87,000 amid heavy liquidations. The developments underscore rising geopolitical, economic,… Continue reading Evening digest: China growth slows, Nvidia makes AI buy, Bitcoin slips

Silver has dramatically outperformed gold this year, with prices surging by nearly 100% as of early December. The rally has been marked by sharp swings, driven by shifting economic signals and evolving trade tariff policies, and with high uncertainty persisting, ING Group anticipates further market volatility. The recent strength of silver is attributable to several… Continue reading Silver volatility to continue in 2026; ING Group sees prices averaging $55/oz

The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most active periods for global equity markets, with several high-profile companies preparing for listings that could rank among the largest in history. From US artificial intelligence leaders accelerating their path to public markets to India’s most anticipated domestic offerings, investor appetite is building ahead… Continue reading SpaceX to OpenAI: Mega IPOs set to debut in 2026

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) faces frequent criticism for lagging in artificial intelligence innovation compared to aggressive moves by Microsoft, Google, and Meta. However, 2026 will finally mark the giant’s entry into an “AI revolution”, argues Wedbush’s senior analyst, Dan Ives. Ives maintained his “outperform” rating on AAPL shares this week, raising his price target to… Continue reading Apple stock seen entering ‘AI revolution’ in 2026: here’s what it may look like