Alphabet Shares Surge as AI Push Challenges Nvidia’s Chip Dominance
Alphabet Shares Surge: Alphabet Inc. shares are rallying, signalling a potential shake-up in the hierarchy of the world’s most valuable companies, as the tech giant makes strides in competing with Nvidia Corp.’s leading AI accelerators. Investor optimism has surged following strong reviews for
Medicare Part B Premium Hike Wipes Out Most of Social Security COLA Increase for 2026
Medicare Part B premium: Retirees received encouraging news in late October when it was announced that the average Social Security check will increase by approximately $56 a month starting January 2026, thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment. However, the relief was short-lived. Just weeks
US Markets Slip as Nvidia Gains Fade and Fed Rate Cut Doubts Rise
Nvidia Gains: The US stock market saw a sharp reversal on Thursday as an early rally collapsed, with investors reassessing bullish expectations following Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings and a stronger-than-expected September jobs report. After jumping nearly 2.5% in early trade, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite
Alphabet shares Surges As Google Unveils Powerful New AI Model Gemini 3
Alphabet shares: Alphabet shares jumped 5% on Wednesday after Google introduced its most advanced artificial intelligence model yet, Gemini 3, sparking renewed confidence among investors in the company’s AI roadmap. The launch marks a major upgrade from Gemini 2.5, which was released roughly
Target Faces Tough Holiday Sales as Profits Fall and Consumers Cut Back Spending
Target Holiday sales: Target’s holiday season outlook appears gloomy as the retail giant reported a sharp decline in third-quarter profits and warned of continued sales weakness in the coming months reflecting wider concerns about strained consumer spending across the U.S. The company, which
Netflix’s 10-for-1 Stock Split Takes Effect as Shares Begin Trading at Just $110
Netflix Stock: Netflix’s long-awaited 10-for-1 stock split has officially gone into effect, instantly transforming one of Wall Street’s priciest tech stocks into a far more accessible investment for millions of retail traders. The split became operational after the closing bell on November 14,
USPS Faces $9 Billion Loss Again, Pushes for Major Reforms and New Price Hikes
USPS Faces $9 Billion Loss: The United States Postal Service (USPS) has reported a $9 billion annual loss, only slightly better than last year’s $9.5 billion deficit, prompting the agency to call for sweeping administrative and legislative reforms. New Postmaster General David Steiner
AI Stocks Crash: Wall Street Retreats as Valuations Come Under Pressure
AI Stocks Crash: U.S. stock markets suffered a sharp decline on Thursday, dropping from record highs as renewed concerns over the lofty valuations of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven companies rattled investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 520 points (-1.1 %), the S&P
Amazon Stock Jumps 12% as AWS AI Surge Revives Tech Giant’s Momentum
Amazon Stock: Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) saw its shares surge nearly 12% in pre-market trading on Friday, after the company delivered a strong update on its cloud business Amazon Web Services (AWS) fuelling renewed investor optimism. What’s driving the surge What it means
Chipotle Stock Crashes 19% as Sales Forecast Slashed Again – Analysts Warn of Fast-Casual Slowdown
Chipotle Stock Crashes 2025: Chipotle Mexican Grill’s stock plunged nearly 19% on Thursday, marking one of its worst single-day drops in years, after the burrito giant cut its full-year same-store sales outlook for the third consecutive quarter. Including Thursday’s fall, Chipotle shares are
