Category: Trading

In a surprising move that signals a strategic shift in tech investment priorities, Alphabet Inc. has made a dramatic portfolio pivot, diving into satellite-powered telecom through AST SpaceMobile while nearly exiting its sizable position in AI cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.  These decisions, unveiled in the latest Form 13F filing, highlight how evolving technology trends, valuation concerns,...

In an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, two tech giants—Apple Inc. and Alibaba Group—find themselves entangled in a geopolitical and technological standoff that reflects the growing complexity of global innovation.  As Apple grapples with delayed AI integration and Alibaba confronts U.S. scrutiny over a potential partnership, both firms discover that dominance in hardware or...

The first quarter of 2025 has delivered a surprising earnings boost for many North American corporations, thanks to an unexpected ally: a weaker U.S. dollar. The currency, under sustained pressure from tariff-driven policies enacted by America’s current administration, has tumbled significantly, reversing forecasts from earlier this year and inadvertently benefiting multinational corporations with extensive overseas...

The easing of trade tensions is beginning to reshape Wall Street’s mood — and nowhere is that more evident than in the resurgence of dealmaking speculation. A collection of stocks identified as prime acquisition targets has surged dramatically in recent weeks, signaling renewed investor appetite for risk and a growing belief that the economic outlook...

The global oil market felt a sharp jolt this week as prices plunged roughly 3%, fueled by fresh expectations of a US-Iran nuclear deal and unexpected spikes in U.S. crude inventories. Yet, beneath this sudden volatility, financial analysts are pointing to a larger transformation brewing in the region—one where artificial intelligence (AI) may eclipse crude...

Colgate-Palmolive has seen its stock price fall 7.3% over the past month, closing near its 52-week low of $85.32. This decline stands out, especially as the S&P 500 gained 8.8% in the same timeframe. Despite beating earnings expectations with a 6% increase in EPS, Colgate struggled with a 3.1% drop in net sales, impacted by...

In a high-profile convergence of diplomacy and digital ambition, Saudi Arabia has launched a $100 million artificial intelligence fund backed by Google, forming part of a broader wave of U.S.-Saudi investment deals unveiled during the latest visit by America’s current president to Riyadh. The AI-focused venture capital push, led by Saudi firm STV, underscores the...

JD.com has posted its fastest revenue growth since 2022, buoyed by renewed consumer stimulus in China and a high-stakes push into food delivery, a sector long dominated by Meituan. The e-commerce heavyweight reported a 16% rise in quarterly sales to 301.1 billion yuan ($42 billion), driven by higher consumer activity and strategic expansion.  However, behind...

Wall Street was caught off guard this week by a series of abrupt moves from UnitedHealth Group, including a leadership reshuffle and the withdrawal of its 2025 financial guidance, just weeks after the company signaled efforts to recalibrate elevated costs. The immediate reaction was sharp—shares plunged 18% on Tuesday, prompting downgrades and widespread uncertainty about...

In a move that could reshape its industrial strategy and signal a broader pivot toward infrastructure technology, Samsung Electronics is nearing a deal to acquire Germany-based FläktGroup Holding GmbH for upwards of $1.5 billion, potentially reaching $2 billion. This would mark Samsung’s largest overseas acquisition since 2017, and a decisive return to mergers and acquisitions...