Jan 2, 2026 | Markets
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said ties with Beijing are crucial and reiterated his nation’s “respect” for the “one-China” stance when it comes to Taiwan, according to an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV ahead of a meeting with President Xi...
Jan 1, 2026 | Markets
It’s the time of year when investors peek at their accounts to see whether it will be champagne and caviar to celebrate the holidays or beer and chips. The MSCI USA Index’s 16.3% gain would suggest the former is on the menu, and yet, the latter might be more...
Jan 1, 2026 | Markets
Tesla Inc. ended last year on a roll, with investors increasingly buying into Elon Musk’s ebullience about autonomous vehicles. Winning over actual car buyers was another story. Shares in the world’s most valuable auto company soared in the second half, largely on the...
Dec 31, 2025 | Markets
The S&P 500 Index fell 0.3% in midday trading, down less than 1% from its record close on Christmas Eve. Nike Inc. was a bright spot, climbing more than 4% after news its CEO bought shares. The Nasdaq 100 Index shed 0.3% and Bloomberg’s Magnificent Seven Index was...
Dec 30, 2025 | Markets
Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to buy Manus, a popular Singapore-based artificial intelligence agent with Chinese roots, in its effort to build a business around its massive AI investment. The deal values Manus at more than $2 billion, according to people familiar...
