Morning brief: Asian stocks slump as AI capex fears grow, silver plunges
Asian markets retreated on Thursday as investors rotated out of technology stocks amid mounting concerns over the escalating cost of artificial intelligence investment. At the same time, precious metals markets…
Nikkei 225 Index forecast as foreigners buy ahead of Japan election
The Nikkei 225 Index held steady near its all-time high in the third week, continuing the strong bull run that has been going on for years. It was trading at…
The architect of Amazon’s supply chain on running a startup with your spouse
For at least two decades, former Amazon executive Dave Clark ended his work week the same way: a standing Friday date night with his wife, Leigh Anne. Over dinner, the…
Maduro ally Alex Saab arrested in joint US-Venezuelan operation, official says
Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a former businessman and close ally of captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was arrested in the Latin American country on Wednesday as part of a…
Analysis: Oil extends gains as escalating US-Iran tensions threaten $15+ surge
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as tensions between the US and Iran escalated, raising fears of supply disruptions. Renewed tensions have surfaced between the US and Iran following the…
Crypto crash nears its end? Fear and Greed Index flashes optimism
The crypto crash accelerated this week, with Bitcoin price tumbling to a 15-month low. Other top altcoins like Solana, Hyperliquid, Canton, and Zcash also retreated sharply. Altogether, this week’s crypto…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquires xAI
SpaceX on Monday acquired xAI, the artificial intelligence startup that also owns the X social media platform, in a deal combining two companies owned by Elon Musk. Musk in a…
Lawmakers question whether US moving fast enough to capitalize on Hezbollah’s weakened state
A House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee hearing on Tuesday underscored what lawmakers and witnesses repeatedly described as a ‘historic’ but ‘narrowing’ opportunity to weaken Hezbollah and…
Great selloff in precious metals markets: Is diversification dead?
The simultaneous selloff across gold, silver, oil, stocks, and crypto has sparked renewed debate over the efficacy of diversification, but financial experts warn against judging long-term strategies by a short-term…
HYPE price forecast as Hyperliquid unveils Outcomes, its prediction service
Hyperliquid (HYPE) price continued its recent rally, hitting its highest level since November 20th as investors focused on the rising volume, network fees, and its entry into the fastest-growing prediction…