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This smart move by Nvidia accomplishes two goals at once: it eliminates a potential competitor and obtains a new chip technology to offer its customers. On Wednesday, artificial intelligence (AI) chip start-up Groq announced via a very brief press release that it “has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidia (NVDA 1.21%) for Groq’s…

Another power outage in San Francisco left thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers in the dark Sunday night.  PG&E’s website showed more than 11,000 customers lost power around 7:45 p.m. By 11 p.m., the outage map showed power was restored to all customers.  The outage was impacting the Richmond, Golden Gate Park and Presidio…

The cost of paying wind farms to switch off and gas plants to replace them when Britain’s electricity network cannot cope has hit a record of almost £1.5 billion this year. The cost, funded by levies on households and businesses’ energy bills, is about a fifth higher than in 2024, reflecting the continued expansion of…

Elon Musk has voiced his concerns over China’s impending restrictions on silver exports, highlighting the potential impact on various industrial processes. On Saturday, Musk reacted to a post on X by Jesse Peltan, who had shared a post from Bull Theory. The original post announced that China is set to impose restrictions on silver exports…

American Airlines announced significant changes to its planned operations at DFW Airport on Friday including making adjustments to its flight schedules. The airline expects the adjustment to improve the ability for passengers to make connecting flights. “American…is fundamentally changing the way it does business at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport,” the carrier said in an announcement…

19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on the skyline is the Shanghai Tower (rear). Bernd von Jutrczenka | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Monday as investors kicked off the final trading week of the year. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225…

PITTSBURGH — Thousands of people in Allegheny County were without power for hours due to wire damage. Duquesne Light Company, in a statement on Sunday morning, confirmed to Channel 11 that crews were working to restore power to around 2,000 people in Mt. Oliver, surrounding Pittsburgh neighborhoods, New Homestead and Munhall. DLC said the cause…

The Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust has generated a near-950% return on its position in Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies, also known as SpaceX. The closed-end investment trust, which is managed by Baillie Gifford, invests in publicly-listed and privately-held technology companies that focus on innovation and disruption globally. Edinburgh Worldwide first invested in SpaceX in 2018….

A general view shows the logo of South Korean online delivery service Coupang, at a building housing the company’s headquarters in Seoul on Dec. 9, 2025. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images South Korean online retail giant Coupang said it will offer 1.69 trillion South Korean won ($1.17 billion) in compensation to 34 million users…

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Waymo has hit another bump in the road. Just days after its robotaxi fleet crumbled into complete disarray because of a city power outage in San Francisco, the company was forced to suspend all rides again in the Bay Area on Thursday in anticipation of a nasty storm, CNBC reported. Customers received…

With the sun setting on 2025, we’ve been musing on what new and exciting changes for credit cards, points and miles may arrive in 2026. The past year featured enough product launches, card refreshes and program changes to make our heads spin, so we’re eager to see if that momentum continues into the new year….

In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Amazon’s new MK30 Prime Air drone is displayed during Amazon’s “Delivering the Future” event at the company’s BFI1 Fulfillment Center, Robotics Research and Development Hub in Sumner, Washington on Oct. 18, 2023. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty Images Amazon said on Sunday it has…

The American Dream Meadowlands is getting support from its landlord, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, in a legal dispute with Paramus over Bergen County’s longtime Sunday shopping ban. The Borough of Paramus filed a lawsuit in August saying American Dream has flouted the ban, commonly known as “Blue Laws” since at least January…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Dec. 15, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks fell on Monday, spurred by losses in technology, after the S&P 500 scaled to record levels last week. The S&P 500 dropped 0.35% and closed at 6,905.74, while the Nasdaq Composite…

NEW YORK (AP) — When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems. Now, more than three decades later, the gold-hued fare card and its notoriously finicky magnetic strip are following the token into retirement….

Semiconductor stocks have been some of the biggest beneficiaries throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. For the last three years, investing in semiconductor stocks has proven to be a profitable decision given the critical role chips play in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Companies such as Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, and Micron…

ATLANTA — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law in July, created several new tax provisions and made changes to others that are in effect for this year. So it’s worth having the rundown of some of the key ones before preparing your 2025 tax return. Some of the provisions may…

Two Acela trains scheduled to arrive in Boston Sunday have been canceled due to separate equipment issues, Amtrak announced. Acela 2292 was canceled Sunday morning due to an “unrecoverable engine failure,” Amtrak said in a social media post. The train was due to arrive in Boston from New York City, but would now travel at…

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Despite Paris Hilton’s high net worth, she and her husband reportedly took out a $43.75 million mortgage for their $63 million Beverly Hills mansion, a move more common among ultrawealthy individuals than one may think. Experts say wealthy buyers often keep their cash liquid and use mortgages as a strategic tool to maximize flexibility and…

Wells Fargo is betting that under-the-radar tech stock Synaptics is a rising force in artificial intelligence. Analyst Joe Quatrochi initiated Synaptics with an overweight rating and $95 price target, implying about 29% potential upside from the stock’s Friday close price. Shares of Synaptics are down nearly 4% year to date. Quatrochi said that shares of…

Comeback Town is an opinion column exploring all things Birmingham. It is coordinated by David Sher. Today’s guest columnist is Don Erwin. Click here to sign up for the Comeback Town newsletter. By Don Erwin In 2020 I wrote Buffalo Hunting in Alabama, a novel about economic development. One of the plot lines involved Alabama…

It’s irritating when a neighbor’s trash ends up in your driveway, especially when the item in question isn’t easily identifiable. One Redditor had this happen to them and posted photos of the item they found. Others quickly identified it as a disposable vape. It looked like someone simply tossed it on the ground after use….

Image generated using AI. For years, Tesla Powerwall has been the go-to recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first home solar and battery backup solutions. But with a recent recall on more than 10,000 home batteries over fire safety concerns following a year (or more) of CEO Elon Musk’s political…

When we asked for your investment predictions at the end of last year, the majority of you were overwhelmingly optimistic—as were experts at the time. While you didn’t hit the nail square on the head, you didn’t exactly smash your fingers, either. You said: The S&P 500 would end the year up. ✅ The vast…

Sangdong mine, South Korea — Over the course of decades, China has come to dominate the rare earths and critical minerals industries, virtually cornering the market on raw materials that are essential to every aspect of modern life, from cellphones to armor piercing ammunition and AI missile guidance systems.  Beijing’s stranglehold on the production of…

NEW YORK — When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems. Now, more than three decades later, the gold-hued fare card and its notoriously finicky magnetic strip are following the token into retirement. The…

The following is the transcript of the interview with Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Dec. 21, 2025. Editor’s note: This interview was filmed on Dec. 17, 2025.   MARGARET BRENNAN: Well, thank you for making time. BANK OF AMERICA CEO BRIAN MOYNIHAN:…

Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan said last week that, as President Trump searches for a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system’s independence is paramount. The market “will punish people if we don’t have an independent Fed,” Moynihan said in a segment for “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan”…

Many AI stocks are driving the market these days. The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution contains a wealth of investment opportunities, not to mention the potential for massive economic transformation and productivity enhancements. Companies ranging from small start-ups to the world’s largest corporate giants are investing heavily in AI research and infrastructure in a bid to…

Get ready for a big shakeup. There’s a reason retired Americans tend to check for Social Security news during the year. Given that many retirees end up relying heavily on those monthly benefit for income, it’s common for seniors to search for clues about their upcoming cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs. In 2025, Social Security recipients…

2026 will be the year when US dollar dilution—the quiet erosion of its global dominance as countries trade and pay in alternatives—starts to build momentum. The more Washington uses the dollar as a weapon, the more the world builds ways to circumvent it. America’s share of global trade has fallen from one-third in 2000 to…