Market Spy

Sanders and DeSantis Unite Against the Data Center Boom, Raising New Risks for AI Expansion

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Economy

Fed Could Cut Rates Faster Than Markets Expect in Early 2026, Warns Mark Zandi

Economy

Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divisions Behind December Interest Rate Cut

Economy

Ro Khanna’s Wealth Tax Embrace Triggers Silicon Valley Revolt

Personal Finance

Student Loan Forgiveness Becomes Taxable Again: How Borrowers Can Prepare for the 2026 ‘Tax Bomb’

Federal law expiration turns forgiven income from IDR plans into taxable income, potentially creating significant tax liabilities for millions of borrowers

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

USPS Operational Changes Could Push Postmark Dates Later Than Expected

New mail processing practices may affect tax filings, mail-in ballots, bill payments, and other deadline-driven documents

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Powerball Prize Climbs to $1.7 Billion Ahead of Christmas Eve Drawing

No jackpot winner in latest draw sets up one of the biggest holiday lottery moments in U.S. history

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Economy

Singapore Posts Fastest Quarterly Growth Since 2021 as Manufacturing Surges

Factory output led a sharp economic rebound in the final quarter, pushing full-year growth well above official expectations despite mounting global trade risks.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Fed Could Cut Rates Faster Than Markets Expect in Early 2026, Warns Mark Zandi

Moody’s Analytics chief economist says labor market cracks, inflation uncertainty, and rising political pressure could force three rate cuts before midyear

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

House Republicans Demand Testimony From Minnesota Governor as Expanding Fraud Probe Intensifies

Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison summoned to Congress amid allegations of billions in stolen social services funds and widening federal investigations

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Investing

Warren Buffett Steps Aside After a 60-Year Run That Redefined Compounding

A 5.5 million percent return, near-20% annual gains, and a culture built to last leave Berkshire Hathaway facing its first true post-Buffett chapter

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Michael Burry Says He’s Not Betting Against Tesla Despite Calling It Overvalued

The “Big Short” investor weighs in on Tesla amid market swings and slowing deliveries

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Gold and Silver Break Records as Investors Return to Hard Assets

Precious metals rally sharply as fiscal risks and portfolio rebalancing revive demand for safe havens

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Lastest articles

Baidu Moves to Unlock AI Chip Value With Planned Hong Kong IPO of Kunlunxin

The spin-off reflects China’s accelerating push for semiconductor self-reliance as domestic AI chipmakers scale up amid U.S. restrictions

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Student Loan Forgiveness Becomes Taxable Again: How Borrowers Can Prepare for the 2026 ‘Tax Bomb’

Federal law expiration turns forgiven income from IDR plans into taxable income, potentially creating significant tax liabilities for millions of borrowers

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

U.S. Uncovers $160 Million Nvidia GPU Smuggling Ring Supplying China

Federal prosecutors shut down secret network trafficking H100 and H200 AI chips as demand for advanced Nvidia technology soars

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

U.S. Clears TSMC to Keep Shipping American Chip Tools to Its China Operations

Annual export licence replaces expired exemptions, allowing uninterrupted production at TSMC’s Nanjing fab amid tighter U.S. tech controls

Contributor:

Junia Wells

India’s Fast-Food Giants Join Forces in a $934 Million Merger to Reshape the QSR Landscape

Sapphire Foods and Devyani International combine operations to cut costs, scale faster, and compete more effectively in a tightening consumer market

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Novo Nordisk Heads Into 2026 Under Pressure as the U.S. Becomes a Decisive Battleground

A pivotal year looms for the Danish drugmaker as pricing pressure, intensifying competition, and strategic missteps collide with its fight to reclaim leadership in obesity care

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Warren Buffett Steps Aside After a 60-Year Run That Redefined Compounding

A 5.5 million percent return, near-20% annual gains, and a culture built to last leave Berkshire Hathaway facing its first true post-Buffett chapter

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Sanders and DeSantis Unite Against the Data Center Boom, Raising New Risks for AI Expansion

Bipartisan backlash over power costs, grid reliability, and local control is turning data centers into a political flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Stellantis Brings Back the Ram TRX V-8 as Emissions Pressure Eases

The 777-horsepower pickup returns as a six-figure halo model, signaling a strategic pivot toward performance and brand revival in the U.S. market

Contributor:

Junia Wells

South Korea’s Kospi Breaks Record as Asia Starts 2026 on a Mixed Note

Technology stocks powered Seoul equities to new highs, while regional markets showed uneven momentum amid holiday closures and lingering U.S. volatility.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Singapore Posts Fastest Quarterly Growth Since 2021 as Manufacturing Surges

Factory output led a sharp economic rebound in the final quarter, pushing full-year growth well above official expectations despite mounting global trade risks.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Runa — The Startup Brewing Functional Beverages for Modern Lifestyles

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Michael Burry Says He’s Not Betting Against Tesla Despite Calling It Overvalued

The “Big Short” investor weighs in on Tesla amid market swings and slowing deliveries

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

From Dust to Data Centers: How AI Giants and Billions in Debt Are Reshaping America

Tech titans are converting farmland and factories into hyperscale AI hubs, betting trillions on compute, power, and infrastructure to dominate the next technological era

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Europe’s Banks End a Breakout Year With a Capital Allocation Dilemma Ahead

Record profits, resilient balance sheets, and investor optimism set the stage for a pivotal strategic test in 2026

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Champagne’s Festive Sales Pop Masks Deep Labor Scandals and Rising Trade Pressures

New Year demand lifts shipments, but worker exploitation cases and U.S. tariffs continue to weigh on the iconic French industry

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Nike Stock Rallies as Top Executives Buy In After Prolonged Slump

Insider purchases by CEO Elliott Hill and board members signal confidence following years of declining share performance

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Fed Could Cut Rates Faster Than Markets Expect in Early 2026, Warns Mark Zandi

Moody’s Analytics chief economist says labor market cracks, inflation uncertainty, and rising political pressure could force three rate cuts before midyear

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

USPS Operational Changes Could Push Postmark Dates Later Than Expected

New mail processing practices may affect tax filings, mail-in ballots, bill payments, and other deadline-driven documents

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

House Republicans Demand Testimony From Minnesota Governor as Expanding Fraud Probe Intensifies

Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison summoned to Congress amid allegations of billions in stolen social services funds and widening federal investigations

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Trump Opens Second Term With High-Profile Vetoes, Blocking Bipartisan Infrastructure Bills

Colorado water pipeline and Florida land expansion projects halted as lawmakers accuse the president of political retaliation

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Google Delivers Its Strongest Wall Street Performance in Over a Decade as AI Momentum Accelerates

Alphabet outpaces trillion-dollar peers after a turbulent start, with Gemini gains, legal clarity, and renewed confidence in search driving a powerful rally

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

China Pressures Netherlands Over Nexperia as Chip Dispute Threatens Global Supply Chains

Beijing warns Dutch intervention in Chinese-owned chipmaker is disrupting automakers and destabilizing the semiconductor ecosystem

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Octopus Energy — The Startup Powering a Green Revolution

How a UK energy startup is using technology to make renewable energy smarter, cheaper, and more accessible

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Asia-Pacific Stocks Slip in Thin Year-End Trading as China Factory Data Offers Cautious Relief

Holiday closures drain liquidity while investors weigh modest gains in China’s manufacturing activity

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

SoftBank Completes Massive OpenAI Bet With Full $40 Billion Funding Commitment

Final capital transfer lifts SoftBank’s stake to roughly 11% as global investment races to build AI infrastructure

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

U.S. Expands Sanctions on Iran Venezuela Weapons Networks as Pressure Campaign Intensifies

Washington targets drone sales missile supply chains and financial enablers amid escalating warnings of military action

Contributor:

Junia Wells

How Hyphen Is Automating the Lunch Rush With AI-Powered Makelines

Backed by Chipotle and Cava, the robotics startup is using automation to speed up service, cut labor strain, and reduce food waste in fast-casual kitchens.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Apple’s Next Big Test Rests on an AI-Powered Siri That Can Drive iPhone Upgrades

After missing its AI deadline and facing mounting pressure from rivals, Apple has one critical opportunity in 2026 to prove Siri can reignite device sales and investor confidence.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divisions Behind December Interest Rate Cut

A narrow vote, rising dissent, and conflicting views on inflation and growth highlight how close policymakers came to holding rates steady.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Khanna Pushes Nationwide Fraud Probe as Wealth Tax Backlash Erupts in Silicon Valley

Facing sharp resistance from tech leaders over a proposed billionaire tax, the California lawmaker calls for bipartisan oversight to restore trust and ensure public funds are not lost to waste or corruption.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

China’s Factories Return to Growth as Manufacturing Rebounds After Months of Contraction

December data shows factory activity expanding for the first time since March, beating forecasts and signaling stabilizing demand despite ongoing pressure on smaller firms.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

China Moves to Tighten Silver Exports Signaling a Strategic Shift in Metals Policy

New controls elevate silver to the same regulatory status as rare earths, reshaping global supply chains as prices surge and geopolitical tensions deepen.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Europe’s Banks Deliver Record Gains But 2026 Will Test Their Next Move

After the strongest performance in nearly three decades, lenders are sitting on surplus capital and facing strategic decisions that could redefine returns, valuations, and investor confidence.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Verve Therapeutics — The Startup Rewriting the Future of Cardiovascular Health

How a U.S.-based biotech startup is using gene editing to prevent heart disease

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

China Proposes Strict Rules to Limit AI Chatbots’ Influence on Mental Health

Draft regulations aim to prevent AI from encouraging self-harm, gambling, and emotional manipulation while protecting minors and vulnerable users

Contributor:

Junia Wells

European Defense Shares Retreat as Ukraine Peace Momentum Rattles Markets

Renewed diplomatic progress sparks pullback in military stocks even as analysts warn Europe’s defense spending boom is far from over

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Nvidia Finalizes $5 Billion Intel Investment as Strategic Chip Alliance Takes Shape

AI leader completes a long planned equity deal providing Intel with capital support after years of heavy spending and strategic setbacks

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Zepto Moves Toward $1.2 Billion IPO as India’s Quick Commerce Race Intensifies

The 10 minute delivery startup files confidentially amid fierce competition rising losses and growing warnings of a sectorwide bubble

Contributor:

Junia Wells

SoftBank Bets Big on AI Infrastructure With $4 Billion DigitalBridge Acquisition

Masayoshi Son deepens his artificial intelligence strategy by securing global data center assets critical to next-generation computing

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Subscribe to unlock premium content

 Unlock content