Google (GOOG) Q2 2026 Earnings: Live Updates

The digital advertising market remains stable despite global economic uncertainty, with analysts at Bernstein reporting strong channel checks for industry leaders Meta and Google. While concerns regarding artificial intelligence infrastructure spending and high-profile talent departures persist, current advertising trends suggest a resilient environment for the second quarter, bolstered by upcoming midterm elections and global sporting … Read more

Citadel Hedge Funds Post Strong First-Half Gains

Citadel’s hedge fund strategies achieved positive returns in the first half of 2026, led by a 14.3% gain in its tactical trading fund. According to a person familiar with the firm’s returns, the firm managed approximately $69 billion in assets as of June 1 and successfully navigated a late-June quantitative market shakeout. How did Citadel’s … Read more

SpaceX Set to Join Nasdaq-100

SpaceX may join the Nasdaq-100 index as early as July 7, potentially triggering significant buying from passive investment funds. According to Nasdaq, the company’s inclusion would follow a newly adopted fast-track framework that allows large IPOs to become eligible for the benchmark technology index after only 15 trading days. Why is SpaceX joining the Nasdaq-100 … Read more

Is Bitcoin as Revolutionary as the Smartphone?

Bitcoin prices remain volatile, with the asset down nearly 50% from its October 2025 peak, yet institutional data suggests long-term investor conviction is hardening. According to David LaValle, president of indices and data at CoinDesk, the current market downturn represents a shift toward credibility rather than a decline in the asset’s future utility. While retail … Read more

AI Computing Power: The New Traded Commodity

Silicon Data has partnered with CME Group to develop the world’s first futures contracts tied to AI computational power, a move designed to allow businesses to hedge against volatile GPU rental costs. The project, which awaits regulatory approval, seeks to treat AI compute as a standard commodity, similar to oil or agricultural products, enabling companies … Read more

Early SpaceX Investors Prepare for Major Returns

SpaceX Valuation Soars Toward $1.8 Trillion IPO SpaceX is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) with a target valuation of approximately $1.8 trillion, according to reports surrounding the company’s upcoming eighth Starship test flight. Early investors, including Ron Baron, ARK Invest, and Fidelity Investments, are positioned to see historic paper gains as the … Read more

Banks to Expand AI Agent Deployment This Year

JPMorgan Chase plans to deploy autonomous artificial intelligence agents later in 2026 that can manage complex, multi-step workflows for hours at a time, according to an interview with Chief Analytics Officer Derek Waldron. Unlike current AI tools limited to single tasks, these “long-running” agents act as digital team managers, signaling a transition toward systems capable … Read more

Why the Market Is Undervaluing This Growing Drugmaker

Viatris: Beyond the Generic Playbook For years, Viatris has navigated the complex transition from a traditional generic drug manufacturer to a diversified global healthcare player. Following the 2020 merger of Mylan and Upjohn, the company faced significant headwinds, including declining sales of legacy brands like Lyrica and Lipitor. However, recent operational data suggests a definitive … Read more

Warren Buffett teased to CNBC a ‘tiny purchase’ in March. Berkshire filing may have revealed it

Warren Buffett’s “Tiny” Moves: What His Latest Investments Say About Retail, Airlines, and Berkshire’s Future Strategy By [Your Name] May 20, 2026 12 min read Buffett’s “Tiny” Bet on Macy’s: A Signal of Retail Resilience or a Distressed Play? In a market where billionaire investors are often scrutinized for their every move, Warren Buffett’s recent … Read more

What this Ivy League is doing to get students hired in the age of AI

The Great Academic Pivot: How AI is Redefining the College Degree For decades, the roadmap to professional success was linear: pick a major, earn a degree, and enter a stable industry. But that roadmap is being rewritten in real-time. As generative artificial intelligence moves from a novelty to a core business tool, a wave of … Read more