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America is on the cusp of ending the longest federal government shutdown in its history, as the House of Representatives prepares to vote this evening on a Senate-approved funding measure. After weeks of gridlock, the bill aims to reopen the government and restore full operations across federal agencies. However, the …

Nvidia, the computing backbone of the artificial intelligence (AI) race, is expected to see a tremendous surge in growth over the next few years. The company’s graphics processing units (GPUs) are essential for data center buildouts, where AI hyperscalers are currently spending hundreds of billions of dollars—a number slated to …

U.S. equity futures rose early Wednesday as investors awaited confirmation of a deal to end the longest federal government shutdown on record, a development that would restore the flow of key economic data and help clarify the Federal Reserve’s next move. At 05:30 ET, Dow Jones futures added 0.2% (about …

Most Asian equities advanced Wednesday, with Hong Kong leading on a sharp rebound in local technology names, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 struggled for traction as a steep drop in SoftBank Group offset cyclical strength. U.S. risk appetite provided a modest tailwind after cyclicals outperformed on Wall Street amid hopes the …

SoftBank has sold its remaining stake in Nvidia for $5.83 billion, marking a clear pivot toward artificial intelligence investments. The move comes on the heels of a remarkable quarterly performance, with profits more than doubling from the previous year, reflecting strong returns from its technology and AI-related holdings.The Japanese investment …

Paramount Skydance has emerged as a breakout star in the media sector, surging to the top of the S&P 500 after unveiling its first earnings report since the landmark merger between Paramount and Skydance. The results, released on November 10, marked a pivotal moment for the newly restructured entertainment powerhouse, …

U.S. assets found firmer footing Monday as signs of progress in Washington eased fears of deeper economic fallout from the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown. Equities clawed back part of last week’s losses—led by a rebound in big-cap technology—while risk-sensitive currencies strengthened and Treasury prices slipped, nudging yields higher. The improved …

Asian equities delivered a split performance on Tuesday, with Japan and South Korea extending gains as dip-buyers continued to rotate back into big-cap technology, while Chinese benchmarks slipped on lingering concerns over flagging growth momentum. A strong U.S. lead helped set the tone. Wall Street rallied overnight as tech shares …

Congress appears to be nearing the end of the longest government shutdown in American history, as Senate leaders push through a bipartisan package aimed at restarting federal operations and easing weeks of national disruption. The Senate voted late Sunday to advance the measure, setting the stage for final approval as …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average started the week holding steady near the 47,000 mark, as investors pin their hopes on an end to the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. After last week’s market pullback, triggered by a cooling AI tech rally and broader economic uncertainties, optimism is returning with …