Nvidia is reassessing how many of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips it can make after demand from Chinese companies surged far beyond current production levels, according to people familiar with the discussions. The spike in interest follows a major policy signal from Washington that reopened a narrow but lucrative channel for advanced AI hardware to flow into China. Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump said the government would permit Nvidia to export

A fresh regulatory clash is unfolding in Washington, and this time it pits one of Wall Street’s most powerful trading firms against a broad coalition from the decentralized finance world. After Citadel Securities submitted a detailed thirteen-page letter urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to impose stricter oversight on DeFi platforms dealing in tokenized securities, the crypto industry fired back with a sharply worded response, dismissing Citadel’s claims as

Gold and silver sparked an energetic rally on December 11, moving sharply higher the moment the US Federal Reserve signaled its latest shift toward a gentler interest-rate landscape. The central bank delivered its third consecutive rate cut and hinted that its easing cycle has only one more step to go next year. That single policy cue was enough to send ripples through global markets, where rate-sensitive precious metals immediately responded with renewed intensity. In India,

Kevin O’Leary is challenging one of the market’s most widely held assumptions: that the U.S. Federal Reserve is about to kick off an easing cycle in December. While traders across traditional finance and crypto markets are betting almost unanimously on a rate cut, the investor and Shark Tank personality believes the crowd has it wrong — and that Bitcoin enthusiasts expecting a rally from monetary policy are misreading the moment. Speaking in an interview with Cointelegraph, O

Netflix, the company that once broke Hollywood’s rules, is now preparing to own one of its oldest and most celebrated institutions. In a blockbuster move valued at $72 billion, the streaming giant has reached an agreement to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s film studios, TV operations and streaming business. The deal marks one of the most dramatic shifts in modern entertainment history, handing Netflix the keys to franchises that helped shape global pop culture. The agreement

Image taken from reuters.com A fresh wave of negotiations between Washington and London is reshaping how medicines move — and get priced — across the Atlantic. Under a new arrangement being readied by both governments, the U.K.’s pharmaceutical sector, including drug manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and medical-tech makers, stands at the center of a major policy shift. One key promise from the U.S.: it would steer clear of scrutinizing British drug-pricing methods under S

Image taken from timesofindia.indiatimes.com A fresh analysis from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), based on newly released USCIS H-1B data, shows a decisive power shift in the United States’ high-skilled immigration landscape. For years, Indian IT giants dominated the leaderboard for new H-1B approvals. But in FY25, America’s biggest technology companies have taken over the top ranks entirely, reshaping the flow of global talent into the country. Among the

Image taken from moneycontrol.com The global startup scene is witnessing a familiar frenzy: young AI companies racing from one funding round to the next, with valuations shooting upward at a pace that feels almost unreal. But while the outside world sees unstoppable momentum, insiders warn that this rapid-fire fundraising could either become a powerful springboard—or a ticking time bomb. Top-tier names like OpenAI, Anthropic, Mercor, Cursor, Reflection AI, OpenEvidence, Lila

Tesla shareholders have officially greenlit one of the most talked-about CEO compensation deals in corporate history — a staggering, performance-based package designed to keep Elon Musk locked in and laser-focused on Tesla’s next era of growth. For more than a decade, Musk has been the force shaping Tesla’s rise from a niche EV gamble into one of the world’s most valuable and influential companies. Along the way, Tesla’s stock has skyrocketed by nearly 2,800% , turning early

Intel’s stock lit up the shortened Friday trading session, jumping more than 10% and topping the performance charts on both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq. The catalyst? A fresh wave of speculation that Apple may once again tap Intel as a future chip supplier — a move analysts say could reshape the chipmaker’s long-term outlook. The renewed excitement came after TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared insights from industry checks, suggesting the chances of Apple

For most of the year, Alphabet looked like a company stuck in the middle of a crowded AI race—respected, but no longer feared. That perception has now flipped on its head. Over the past few months, Google’s parent company has surged back into the spotlight, surprising investors, energizing analysts, and outperforming nearly every major tech leader in 2025. Its stock has climbed so sharply—around 70% this year and well over 100% from its low—that the market has been forced to

Image taken from cnbc.com China’s central bank has once again drawn a bold red line around the world of digital currencies, signalling that the recent revival in crypto activity has not gone unnoticed. In a newly released statement, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said speculation in virtual assets has picked up recently, creating fresh risks at a time when regulators are trying to keep financial stability tight and predictable. The PBOC reminded the public of its long-stan

Image taken from investopedia.com For more than a year, Palantir has been on a mission to prove one thing: its Artificial Intelligence Platform isn’t just a glossy tech demo — it’s a product that governments and enterprises genuinely want, and are willing to buy at scale. The company’s latest quarterly performance finally gives weight to that claim. With accelerating revenue, expanding margins, and powerful cash flow, Palantir delivered numbers that sharply contradict the gro

OPEC is preparing to keep oil production steady for the first quarter of 2026, a move that signals caution inside one of the world’s most powerful energy alliances. According to three delegates familiar with the discussions, the group plans to maintain its current output stance — a surprising shift for an organisation that only months ago was pushing to reclaim lost market share. At the center of OPEC’s decision is a growing fear: the world may be headed toward a serious over

Image taken from equiti.com November is typically one of the strongest months for equities, but this year broke the pattern. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% as of Wednesday’s close, putting the index on pace for its weakest November since 2021, according to market data. Despite the broader volatility, a handful of stocks managed to deliver standout gains, driven by sector-specific catalysts and renewed investor interest. Lithium major Albemarle Corp. emerged as the month’s biggest w

For years, the world watched the Federal Reserve battle inflation by making borrowing more expensive. What went mostly unnoticed, however, was the price the Fed itself paid for that fight. While households and businesses faced higher loan costs, the central bank was quietly drowning in red ink. Now, for the first time in a long while, there are signs the tide may finally be turning. The Federal Reserve — often described as the most influential central bank on the planet — has

Japan’s SoftBank Group has officially closed its $6.5 billion (¥973 billion) acquisition of Ampere Computing, a US-based semiconductor design company known for its energy-efficient chips tailored for AI workloads. The move positions SoftBank to deepen its influence in high-performance computing, particularly on the ARM platform, where Ampere specializes. The deal was executed via Silver Bands 6 (US) Corp., a SoftBank subsidiary, effectively making Ampere Computing a fully own

Alibaba Group is setting the pace in China’s AI race, outspending domestic rivals while showing strong revenue momentum in its cloud and AI business. The company’s cloud division reported its fourth straight quarter of double-digit growth, signaling that the Hangzhou-based tech giant is determined to lead both at home and abroad. In the three months ending September 30, Alibaba Cloud’s revenue jumped 34% year-on-year to 39.8 billion yuan (about US$5.6 billion) . The company’s

Nvidia, long the undisputed monarch of the AI hardware world, has found itself doing something highly unusual: turning on the charm. With its crown as the world’s most valuable stock now facing serious pressure, the chip giant is publicly applauding its biggest emerging threat—Google. Following Alphabet’s launch of the Gemini 3 chatbot, Nvidia issued a statement to multiple media outlets, including Barron’s , praising Google’s achievement. It then reposted the same message on

Back on May 3, 2025, Warren Buffett revealed his plan to retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) by year-end. Now, with 2025 drawing to a close, investors have been eager for clarity—what exactly will Buffett’s role look like going forward, and what does this leadership shift mean for Berkshire as an investment? Questions have swirled for months:Will Buffett still guide incoming CEO Greg Abel on major investment moves? Will he continue crafting the ico