Nvidia shares declined on Monday as uncertainty surrounding the chipmaker’s potential investment in OpenAI weighed on investor sentiment. The stock slipped in early trading after reports suggested that previously announced plans involving a massive financial commitment to the artificial intelligence company may not yet be finalized. The market reaction underscored growing sensitivity around large-scale AI investments and the evolving relationships among major technology players. T

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Friday as markets reacted to growing expectations that Kevin Warsh will be nominated as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, a development that appeared to ease concerns about the central bank’s long-term independence. The sell-off marked a sudden reversal for precious metals, which have enjoyed a powerful rally over the past year amid global uncertainty and a weaker U.S. dollar. By early afternoon in U.S. trading, silver prices had dropped

Apple is scheduled to report its fiscal first-quarter earnings after the market closes on Thursday, with investors closely monitoring whether strong holiday demand for iPhones can offset rising costs and uncertainty around artificial intelligence investments. The company’s fiscal first quarter, which concludes in December, is traditionally its most important period of the year due to seasonal consumer spending. According to consensus estimates compiled by LSEG, analysts expect App

Shares of German software company SAP fell sharply on Thursday after the company reported weaker-than-expected growth in its cloud contract backlog for the fourth quarter, unsettling investors and triggering its steepest one-day decline in more than four years. The stock dropped as much as 16% during the session, marking its largest daily fall since October 2020, when the company suffered a sharp sell-off following disappointing quarterly results. By the close of trading, SAP shares were at t

Gold has once again proven its reputation as a safe-haven asset, reaching new lifetime highs amid rising geopolitical tensions, a weakening US dollar, and growing concerns over global economic stability. On Friday, the price of gold on the MCX touched Rs 1,56,521, continuing its bullish momentum. This surge in gold prices has piqued the interest of investors, pushing them away from traditional financial assets like bonds and major currencies towards the metal. As geopolitical risks, such as t

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company’s robotaxi service will be “widespread” across the United States by the end of 2026, signaling a major milestone in autonomous vehicle technology. Musk stated that Tesla has begun rolling out its driverless ride-sharing network after launching the first robotaxi service in Austin in 2025. Initially, vehicles operated with human safety supervisors on board, following years of postponed promises regarding fully autonomous cars. The company later

Global financial markets moved sharply lower Tuesday as renewed political tensions between the United States and Europe triggered a broad sell America trade, prompting investors to reduce exposure to U.S. assets. The shift came after President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric surrounding Greenland and proposed new tariffs targeting several European countries, reviving fears of a widening trade conflict and long-term economic fallout. U.S. bond prices fell steeply, pushing Treasury yi

The opening weeks of 2026 have delivered a series of dramatic geopolitical developments tied to the United States, ranging from the capture of Venezuela’s president to sharp rhetoric surrounding Iran’s handling of domestic unrest and renewed discussion of using force to secure Greenland. Yet, in contrast to the gravity of these headlines, global equity markets have continued to post steady gains, raising questions about why investors appear largely unfazed by rising international tensions

plunging close to one percent amid rising global uncertainty and mounting trade-related concerns. The S&P BSE Sensex fell by more than 700 points during afternoon trade to hover around the 84,300 mark, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped over 225 points to trade near 25,915. Weak sentiment spread across sectors, dragging frontline stocks as well as the broader market lower, reflecting heightened investor caution. Market participants attributed the decline to a combination of weak glob

The world’s richest individual added significantly to his fortune after a major legal reversal in the United States. The Delaware Supreme Court on Friday cleared Elon Musk’s long-disputed $56 billion compensation package from Tesla, overturning a lower court ruling that had invalidated the 2018 pay plan. The decision marked a pivotal moment in a case that has drawn global attention to executive compensation, corporate governance, and shareholder rights at one of the world’s most valuabl

California regulators have warned Tesla that its license to sell electric vehicles in the state could be temporarily suspended early next year unless the automaker revises how it markets its self-driving technology. The warning follows a legal decision concluding that Tesla misled consumers for years by overstating the capabilities of its driver assistance systems, particularly through the use of the terms Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. In a decision released late Tuesday, an admi

German lawmakers are widely expected to approve a defense procurement package exceeding 50 billion euros on Wednesday, marking one of the most significant military spending decisions in the country’s post-war history. The move reflects a broader shift in Germany’s security policy as the government seeks to strengthen national and allied defense capabilities following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Agenda documents for the Bundestag’s Budget Committee indicate that members are

U.S. crude oil prices fell to their lowest level since May on Tuesday, deepening a prolonged downturn that has put the market on track for its weakest annual performance in seven years. The decline reflects growing concerns over a looming supply surplus and shifting expectations around geopolitical risks, particularly the possibility of a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. West Texas Intermediate crude briefly dropped to $55.69 per barrel, while global benchmark Brent crude

Paramount Skydance has escalated its long-running pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery by launching a hostile takeover bid valued at $30 per share, moving directly to shareholders after earlier attempts failed to gain traction. The all-cash offer matches the proposal that Warner Bros. Discovery declined last week and places the company’s enterprise value at approximately $108.4 billion. Paramount’s decision to bypass company leadership signals its determination to remain a central contender

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has confirmed that entrepreneur Elon Musk will be featured in an upcoming episode of his increasingly prominent podcast, “WTF.” The announcement arrived through a monochrome teaser posted on social media, quickly drawing widespread attention and amplifying conversations across multiple platforms. The short clip offered audiences their first brief look at the two figures together, igniting immediate curiosity about what the full interview may contain.

India’s economy recorded a faster pace of expansion in the July–September quarter, with official data showing that gross domestic product rose 8.2% year-on-year. The acceleration reflects a combination of stronger consumer demand, a revival in manufacturing activity, and accelerated production schedules ahead of India’s major festive season. Economists had widely expected the quarter to deliver robust growth, but the latest figure surpassed the projected 7.3% expansion for the period, e

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Eli Lilly reached a historic milestone on Friday when it briefly surpassed a $1 trillion market capitalization, becoming the first health-care company in the world to enter a territory long dominated by technology giants. The company’s stock hovered near $1,048 per share during morning trading, touching the trillion-dollar threshold before pulling back slightly. It is only the second nontechnology business in the United States to reach this valuation, following Berkshire Hathaway’s climb

Warren Buffett has long admitted that one of his biggest investing oversights was failing to buy shares of Google in its early years. Two decades later, that regret has turned into action. Berkshire Hathaway has disclosed a new position in Alphabet Inc valued at approximately 4.3 billion US dollars, marking one of the most notable shifts in the firm’s long-standing investment philosophy. The announcement immediately boosted market sentiment around Alphabet, with shares rising after the fili

Elon Musk pushed back Wednesday against reports that his artificial intelligence company xAI had raised $15 billion in new capital, calling the claim false shortly after sources familiar with the matter indicated the funding round had closed. The initial reports suggested that investors had added $5 billion to an earlier $10 billion round disclosed in September, which placed the company’s valuation at roughly $200 billion. According to individuals close to the fundraising efforts, much of t