Stocks Slip as Earnings Week Begins Amid Iran Tensions, Oil Surge Risk

Wall Street opened the week with caution as investors weighed a surge in corporate earnings reports against rising geopolitical risk tied to tensions between the United States and Iran. Major indexes edged lower early Monday. The pullback comes after a recent rally pushed stocks to record levels, driven by strong earnings expectations. That momentum now … Read more

OpenAI Ends Microsoft Exclusivity, Opens Door to Amazon and Google Cloud Deals

OpenAI has ended its exclusive cloud arrangement with Microsoft, a move that reshapes the competitive landscape in artificial intelligence and opens the door to new partnerships with rivals like Amazon and Google. The change allows OpenAI to distribute its models and products across multiple cloud providers, marking a clear shift from its previous reliance on … Read more

US Supreme Court Rejects Florida Gender Identity School Case Appeal

The U.S. Supreme CourtSupreme Court has refused to take up a high-profile legal challenge from Florida parents who argued that a public school violated their constitutional rights by supporting their child’s gender identity without informing them. The decision leaves intact a lower court ruling that dismissed the lawsuit, marking another instance where the nation’s highest … Read more

Google to Invest $40B in Anthropic as AI Race Intensifies

Alphabet Inc. has committed up to $40 billion to artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, signaling a sharp escalation in the global race to dominate advanced AI systems. The deal begins with an immediate $10 billion cash injection, valuing Anthropic at $350 billion. A further $30 billion will follow if the company meets specific performance targets, tightening … Read more

Jane Street Hits $40B Trading Revenue, Surpasses Citadel and JPMorgan

Jane Street has surged ahead of Wall Street rivals, posting nearly $40 billion in trading revenue and setting a new benchmark for high-speed trading firms. The firm’s performance outpaced competitors and even rivaled the largest U.S. banks, reflecting how volatile markets continue to reward firms built for speed and scale. The New York-based trading powerhouse … Read more

Wisconsin Man Charged After Silent Machete Attack on Ex, New Partner

A 29-year-old Wisconsin man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he carried out a violent machete attack on his ex-girlfriend and her new partner without saying a word. Authorities in Green Bay arrested David Mairena-Garcia hours after the early morning assault, which left both victims with serious injuries. The attack happened around 5:15 … Read more

Pennsylvania Man Charged After Fatal ‘Quick Draw’ Gun Game Kills Teen

A deadly shooting in Pennsylvania has led to homicide charges after authorities say a 24-year-old man killed a teenager during a reckless gun “game” known as “quick draw.” Police arrested Samuel Rolando Colon on Monday in connection with the November 2025 death of 19-year-old Ti’Shaun Singleton. Prosecutors have charged him with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, … Read more