Meta rises on report of 20% layoffs: here’s how it might impact its earnings
Shares of Meta Platforms rose more than 3% on Monday after a Reuters report that the social media giant may consider cutting more than 20% of its workforce as it…
Here’s why Tesla stock is rising today as Musk teases Terafab launch
Tesla shares edged higher in early trading on Monday after CEO Elon Musk signaled that the company’s much-discussed “Terafab” semiconductor manufacturing project could launch within days.Shares of the electric-vehicle maker…
UK economy stalls as oil surge raises inflation and recession fears
The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January, raising concerns about the country’s ability to withstand a sharp rise in energy prices triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Data…
Brazil industry rises 1.8%, but why are so many states still falling?
Brazil’s industrial production rose 1.8% in January 2026 compared with December 2025, with positive results reported in seven of the fifteen locations surveyed.Pará recorded the strongest gains.Declines were concentrated in…
US stocks close in red as S&P 500 dips on oil rally and geopolitics
US stocks closed red on Friday, despite showing some recovery and optimism after the opening bell.The benchmark S&P 500 index slipped 0.61%, leaving it about 5% below its most recent…
S&P 500 and VOO stock: Top catalysts to watch this week
The S&P 500 Index remained under pressure last week, falling to its lowest level since November 2025. It dropped to $6,632 on Friday, down sharply from the year-to-date high of…
US stocks close in red as S&P 500 dips on oil rally and geopolitics
US stocks closed red on Friday, despite showing some recovery and optimism after the opening bell.The benchmark S&P 500 index slipped 0.61%, leaving it about 5% below its most recent…
Microsoft eyes massive Texas AI hub as quality score hits new high
Microsoft’s quality rating reached a new high this week, even as the stock’s price momentum remains weak.At the same time, the company is moving to secure major artificial intelligence infrastructure…
Is AI speeding up war? How US struck 2,000 Iran targets in 4 days
Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping how modern wars are fought.In recent US military operations linked to the conflict involving Iran, Washington said it struck more than 2,000 targets in just…
Altaf Kassam: US stocks may not ‘snap-back’ after the Iran war
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to roil global markets, investors are searching for signs of a turnaround.However, today on CNBC, Altaf Kassam – EMEA Head of Investment…