Finance
As of January 28, 2026, the United States is witnessing a historic resurgence in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, marking a definitive end to the "deal desert" of the early 2020s. Following a landmark 2025 that saw total deal values surge to approximately $2.3 trillion—
AI
PALO ALTO, CA — As we enter the first month of 2026, the frenetic "land grab" era of artificial intelligence has officially collided with the cold reality of the balance sheet. For three years, the world’s largest technology companies have poured hundreds of billions of dollars into high-end
Finance
As the financial markets recalibrate for the 2026 fiscal year, the narrative of the banking sector is dominated by a return to traditional profitability models and a strategic shift in power. On January 14, 2026, the release of fourth-quarter earnings from the nation’s largest lenders has confirmed what many
StockMarket
As the final trading bell of January 5, 2026, echoed across the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, a chilling realization set in for market historians and retail investors alike: the legendary "Santa Claus Rally" had failed to materialize for the third consecutive year. This seven-day trading
FederalReserve
As the sun rises on 2026, the financial world finds itself at a delicate crossroads. Following a year of tentative easing and a surprisingly resilient labor market, the Federal Reserve has signaled that the path to "neutral" interest rates will be far more arduous and gradual than many
Palantir
As the market opens on January 1, 2026, Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) stands as the undisputed titan of the "Decision Intelligence" era. Once viewed as a secretive and specialized government contractor, the company has successfully completed a multi-year pivot to become the essential "AI Operating System"
Industrials
As the global markets open for the first trading session of 2026, the industrial sector has emerged as a powerhouse of stability and growth. The iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF (TSX: XGI), a key barometer for the health of the world’s manufacturing, aerospace, and construction sectors,
ServiceNow
As 2025 draws to a close, ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) has solidified its position as the primary architect of the "Agentic AI" era. Following a strategic 5-for-1 stock split on December 18 and a massive $7.75 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Armis, the company is positioning itself as
Agriculture
As the final days of 2025 wind down, the global agricultural sector is entering a period defined by a "cost-price squeeze" that has fundamentally altered the landscape for producers and investors alike. Heading into the 2026 season, the industry is grappling with a new era of volatility, where