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U.S. retail sales for December came in below expectations, reigniting concerns about the strength of consumer spending in the world’s largest economy. The disappointment was notable given the typically strong holiday season, signaling a possible slowdown in demand at the start of the year.Fed Policy Back in FocusWeaker retail data …

U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday, as investors digested softer-than-expected retail sales data while keeping their focus firmly on a busy corporate earnings calendar. By 08:42 ET (13:42 GMT), Dow Jones futures hovered just below the flatline at 50,112 points. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average surged …

Hedge funds are increasingly taking bold short positions on US stocks, signaling growing anxiety over the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on traditional business models. Last week saw record-level short selling, with hedge funds selling more than twice the amount they bought, reflecting widespread caution in the market. Concerns intensified …

U.S. stock futures edged slightly lower on Monday, as investors adopted a cautious stance at the start of a pivotal week featuring delayed U.S. employment and inflation data, alongside another wave of corporate earnings. At 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 48 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 …

Global financial markets have experienced sharp volatility in recent weeks, driven by a combination of intertwined factors. Chief among them are concerns over disruptions in artificial‑intelligence–related stocks, a surge in technology spending, and a noticeable decline in investor appetite for riskier, actively traded assets. These themes form the core of …

Germany’s manufacturing sector is finally showing signs of life after a long and painful downturn. Expectations for 2026 point to a return to growth, raising hopes that the industry may have passed its lowest point. While the rebound is expected to be modest, it would mark a clear shift after …

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Friday, recovering part of the sharp losses seen in the previous session, even as Amazon shares slid after the company flagged a much larger-than-expected capital spending plan for 2026. At 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures rose 130 points, or 0.3%, S&P …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a new website aimed at giving Americans access to discounted prescription medicines, marking a central pillar of his renewed push to lower drug prices in the United States. The launch was announced during a White House event attended by Centers for Medicare …

AI-Powered Revenue Rocket: Q4 2025 Shatters Expectations Palantir Technologies delivered a blockbuster performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, with total revenue surging 70% year-over-year to $1.41 billion, comfortably exceeding analyst forecasts. This acceleration was fueled by massive demand for its artificial intelligence platforms, particularly in the U.S. market. U.S. …

The AI boom is everywhere, but the real winners might not be the flashy software companies everyone talks about. Instead, the infrastructure behind AI—the silent backbone of data centers—is quietly stealing the spotlight. Reliable power, efficient cooling, and seamless maintenance are now essential to keep AI running at full speed.Cooling …