In a pivotal moment for Iraqi politics, the Coordination Framework has voiced strong support for Nouri al-Maliki’s reappointment as prime minister, emphasizing Iraq’s sovereignty in the face of external pressures. This development reflects the complex interplay of domestic governance and foreign influence, particularly amid ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran. Such a…
The ongoing unrest in Iran has sparked a complex discourse surrounding the reported death toll of recent protests, raising critical questions not only about the accuracy of these figures but also about the implications they carry on a global scale. This situation has created a layered narrative, reflecting the intricate relationship between media reporting and…
The Washington Post still hasn’t confirmed whether it will send reporters to cover Super Bowl LX in less than two weeks. The newspaper planned to send three staffers to the game in Santa Clara, according to Natalie Korach of Status.News. But those scheduled to make the trip haven’t received assurance that coverage will proceed as…
Download News Release PDF Download 4Q Financials PDF Download Non-GAAP Reconciliations PDF Download 4Q Infographic PDF NEW YORK, NY – Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, marking a critical inflection point for the company. Driven by a play to win mandate from CEO Dan Schulman, Verizon delivered its…
Transportation Autonomous Cars The death of the Model S and Model X signal a new era for Tesla: the end of its traditional car business. The death of the Model S and Model X signal a new era for Tesla: the end of its traditional car business. Jan 30, 2026, 3:51 PM UTC Andrew J….
In this article LLY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Eli Lilly Chair and CEO Dave Ricks speaks during a press conference in Houston, Sept. 23, 2025. Antranik Tavitian | Reuters Eli Lilly on Friday said it will spend more than $3.5 billion to build a manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley that will help…
I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Kevin Warsh to be the CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. Kevin currently serves as the Shepard Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution, and Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is a Partner of…
As global leaders engage in critical negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the diplomatic efforts unfolding in the United Arab Emirates serve as a hopeful backdrop. With the backdrop of a second round of discussions set to take place in Abu Dhabi, representatives from the United States, Russia, and Ukraine are working…
Wall Street’s yearslong bet on AI is facing a severe test on Thursday, as investors might begin to view OpenAI—and generative AI in general—not as a catalyst for continuous growth, but as a source of systemic risk for Big Tech. A sharp selloff in tech stocks on Thursday underscored investors’ exhaustion with the “spend now,…
Apple today announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, which corresponds to the fourth calendar quarter of 2025. For the quarter, Apple posted revenue of $143.8 billion and net quarterly profit of $42.1 billion, or $2.84 per diluted share, compared to revenue of $124.3 billion and net quarterly profit of $36.3 billion,…
A General Motors Co. Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicle at a dealership in Colma, California, Jan. 23, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — American consumers are hitting a fork in the road when it comes to the U.S. automotive industry. Affluent buyers are purchasing new vehicles at increasingly higher prices, while…
Former Block executive Mike Brock, who now writes the Substack Notes from the Circus, wrote that many tech workers stopped speaking out after the 2024 presidential election because “they understand they’ll lose their job.” In the wake of the killings in Minnesota, that wary discretion is evaporating in favor of open rage and upset. Last…
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Warsh, a 55-year-old economist, is a fellow at the right-leaning Hoover Institution and serves on the board of courier UPS. He has been an outspoken Fed critic, lambasting everything from the central bank’s heavy reliance on data to its use of assets on its balance sheet.
In this article F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A 2025 Ford Lightning electric vehicle (EV) at a Ford dealership in Antioch, California, US, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor said it will report pretax charges of $600 million in its fourth-quarter results…
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SanDisk Corp. (NASDAQ:SNDK) shares are trending on Thursday. Shares of the California-based technology company climbed 22.38% in Overnight trading on Thursday to $660.00 following second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings results and a joint venture extension announcement. SNDK closed the regular session at $539.30, up 2.21%, according to Benzinga Pro. Revenue Climbs 31% Quarter-Over-Quarter SanDisk reported second-quarter…
Argor-Heraeus’ CEO Robin Kolvenbach holds one kilo bars of silver and gold at the plant of refiner and bar manufacturer Argor-Heraeus in Mendrisio, Switzerland, July 13, 2022. Denis Balibouse | Reuters Gold and silver prices plunged Friday, as President Donald Trump‘s nomination for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, appeared to relieve…
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For Moureaud, things are a bit worse than that. “Nowadays, I feel like I’m working for nothing,” he says. “Once I’ve managed to pay my staff, pay my suppliers, and pay all the obligatory charges, taxes and contributions, it’s almost a relief if I manage to break even.” Some months he can’t pay himself anything,…
President Donald Trump on Friday named Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, ending a prolonged odyssey that has seen unprecedented turmoil around the central bank. The decision culminates a process that officially began last summer but started much earlier than that, with Trump launching a fusillade of criticism against the Powell-led…
This company works closely with AI leader Nvidia. Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have soared in recent years, but the path for some hasn’t been linear. While they’ve delivered great gains, they’ve also been through rough patches, falling significantly — and even prompting concern that growth may be tapering off. That was the case of CoreWeave…
SpaceX is reportedly considering a merger with either Tesla or xAI, according to Bloomberg. If you’re a Tesla shareholder, you should be very concerned about what this means. The report According to Bloomberg, SpaceX is weighing two potential paths as it prepares for an anticipated IPO later this year: A merger with Tesla A merger…
Cuba’s economic landscape is under increased pressure following recent sanctions imposed by the United States. President Miguel Diaz-Canel has accused the Trump administration of pursuing an aggressive strategy to “suffocate” the Cuban economy through punitive tariffs on oil imports. As the Cuban populace grapples with rolling electricity blackouts and dwindling resources, the international community is…
The recent announcement regarding the establishment of a new Palestinian technical committee to oversee reconstruction efforts in Gaza highlights a critical juncture in addressing the humanitarian challenges faced by its residents. As discussions on governance and rebuilding evolve, the pressing reality for the 2.1 million people in Gaza necessitates urgent action to alleviate crippling restrictions…
After years of negotiations and false starts, Waymo is now allowed to operate a robotaxi service to and from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The Alphabet-owned company said in a blog post Thursday it will begin offering access to SFO to a select number of riders before offering it to all customers in the…
Somehow, Elon Musk managed to garner pretty good notices from both Tesla’s performance in Q4, unveiled after the market close on January 28, and the vision he detailed in the earnings call that followed. Wall Street analysts generally applauded the numbers as “a beat,” and investors didn’t seem overly disappointed, pushing shares just slightly lower…
Microsoft’s commercial backlog more than doubled year over year, pointing to enormous demand for AI. Microsoft (MSFT 0.74%) just reported fiscal second-quarter results, and the software and cloud giant offered one especially telling signal about demand for its commercial products, largely driven by a growing appetite for AI (artificial intelligence)-capable cloud computing: the software giant’s…
On Thursday, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced legislation that would provide far-reaching regulation for the crypto industry, though the vote only passed with Republican support. The markup process represented a key hurdle for the legislation, known as the Clarity Act, which still needs to pass out of the Senate Banking Committee before it can be…
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The recent decision involving the Panama Canal showcases the evolving interplay of international power dynamics and local governance. As a Danish company steps in to manage key ports previously operated by a Hong Kong firm, this development underscores a broader narrative of how geopolitics can influence essential global trade routes. Amidst the backdrop of U.S….
In a landscape marked by political tension and urgent immigration debates, recent events in Minneapolis have intensified the impasse over government funding in the United States. As bipartisan negotiations in the Senate advanced to prevent a shutdown, the aftermath of tragic incidents involving federal agents has stoked deep Democratic discontent and calls for sweeping reforms…
Three of Elon Musk’s companies — SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla — are in play for a potential merger. While the talks appear to be in the early stage, according to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters, it could eventually lead to at least one company folding into SpaceX. Two scenarios are being hashed out. In one,…