Samsung, SK Hynix secure key US approval: why it matters in global chip race
The United States has granted an annual licence allowing Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to import US chipmaking equipment to their China facilities for 2026. The development provides temporary relief from tightening export controls that threatened to disrupt the global memory
OPEC+ likely to stick with current output levels as oversupply concerns mount
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies are likely to proceed with their intended output pause during this weekend’s meeting, as evidence of a worldwide oil oversupply continues to mount, Bloomberg said in a report. A monthly video conference
Raymond James’ top picks for 2026 aren’t AI stocks
Raymond James is steering investors toward opportunities outside the artificial intelligence boom. In its latest note to clients, the firm highlighted stocks it believes are positioned for strong gains in 2026. Rather than chasing the AI-driven momentum that has dominated large-cap
US stocks trade flat as tech weakness persists ahead of key Fed minutes
US stocks were largely steady on Tuesday following two consecutive declines for the S&P 500, driven by increasing weakness in technology shares. The benchmark index traded near unchanged levels alongside the Dow Jones Industrial Average, while the Nasdaq Composite edged down
Nvidia stock remains under pressure: what’s hurting the AI darling?
Nvidia stock was modestly lower in early trading on Tuesday as the chipmaker failed to claw back some of the losses suffered in the previous session, with investor attention centred on its recently disclosed agreement involving artificial-intelligence chip company Groq. Nvidia
What to expect from US commercial real estate market in 2026
After years of turbulence caused by rising interest rates, the US commercial real estate sector is entering 2026 with cautious optimism. While borrowing costs are easing, industry leaders are tempering expectations compared with last year. According to Deloitte’s recent annual commercial real
Tesla stock outlook dims as analysts trim growth expectations
Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) remained in the flat territory Tuesday as Wall Street analysts moved to the sidelines, trimming growth forecasts ahead of the electric automaker’s fourth-quarter delivery report. The share price was slightly up, after facing some serious headwinds in