U.S. stocks begin 2026, trailing global benchmarks by most since 1995, with stronger gains abroad, and heavy inflows into ex-U.S. equity funds in January so far.
Minutes from the Fed’s Jan 27-28 meeting show a split on the next rate move after holding 3.5%-3.75% with two dissenters seeking a cut; some kept hikes in view.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in Los Angeles as Instagram and YouTube face claims their features harmed a teen user raising platform design liability suit.
In 2025, reported central bank net gold buying was 863.3 tonnes, down from 1,092.4 in 2024; Poland added 102 tonnes and China reported 27 tonnes in WGC review.
Bayer says Monsanto filed a proposed US Roundup class settlement up to $7.25 billion in St. Louis, covering current and some future cancer claims, needs approval.
Robert Duvall, Oscar winner for Tender Mercies and a key face of The Godfather, died Feb. 15 at his Middleburg, Virginia home, aged 95. Cause not disclosed yet.
UN chief Antonio Guterres praised India as host for AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, calling for AI benefits to reach all nations at Bharat Mandapam Feb 16-20 now.
U.S. stocks sank Feb. 12 as tech fell, sending Nasdaq down 2% and S&P 500 down 1.6%. Cisco slid 12% and losses spread across Wall Street while yields eased too.
Business
U.S. stocks begin 2026, trailing global benchmarks by most since 1995, with stronger gains abroad, and heavy inflows into ex-U.S. equity funds in January so far.
U.S. stocks begin 2026, trailing global benchmarks by most since 1995, with stronger gains abroad, and heavy inflows into ex-U.S. equity funds in January so far.
Minutes from the Fed’s Jan 27-28 meeting show a split on the next rate move after holding 3.5%-3.75% with two dissenters seeking a cut; some kept hikes in view.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in Los Angeles as Instagram and YouTube face claims their features harmed a teen user raising platform design liability suit.
News
Robert Duvall, Oscar winner for Tender Mercies and a key face of The Godfather, died Feb. 15 at his Middleburg, Virginia home, aged 95. Cause not disclosed yet.
Health
Los Angeles jury awards $25 million to man who blamed PAM butter flavored cooking spray fumes for popcorn lung, finding Conagra failed to warn in California court.
Travel
June 2025 U.S. arrivals eased 6.2% from a year earlier, while citizen departures rose 2.5%, highlighting a growing inbound outbound gap, Commerce reported in data.
Technology
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in Los Angeles as Instagram and YouTube face claims their features harmed a teen user raising platform design liability suit.
Sports
The US, Canada, and Mexico have launched trilateral efforts to counter drone threats, ensuring robust security measures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Automotive
Mercedes-Benz USA details the 2027 S-Class with DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LEDs, MB.OS and MBUX Superscreen, plus S 500, S 580 and S 580e powertrains for U.S. buyers.
Entertainment
Sony confirms a remake of the original God of War trilogy and releases Sons of Sparta, a new 2D PS5 prequel set in Kratos’ youth, starting at $29.99 in PS Store.
