Deira Trading Company

image

These might be the winners from the latest round of Chinese new year AI launches

The holiday period is crucial for the launch of new products and Chinese AI plays are trying to prove they are as good as, or close enough to, global frontier…
image

The great rotation: Why this fund manager is pivoting from the U.S. toward Europe

One fund manager with a global mandate is significantly underweight U.S. assets in favor of the opportunities created in Europe by the reshaping of military and economic alliances
image

Rents are finally falling in some parts of the country. Here’s who is actually feeling the relief.

Rents fell nationally in January, but they’re still at a high level due to a sharp run-up over the last few years.
image

Crypto investors who don’t fill out this new tax form the right way could overpay on their taxes

Crypto investors can expect to receive a new tax form this year from exchanges such as Coinbase and Robinhood.
image

Is the stock market open tomorrow for Presidents Day? Will USPS, FedEx and UPS make deliveries?

Here’s how trading hours and other services will be affected on the federal holiday, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16, this year.
image

Tempted to use buy-now-pay-later to split your rent payments? Watch out for these fees.

Want to pay rent in two installments instead of one? The fine print can make “0% interest” costlier than it sounds.
image

The actual age limit for buying life insurance might surprise you

Life insurance in your 50s and 60s can make sense — but expect to pay up even if you’re in good health.

Lunar New Year gives luxury brands a chance to win back big spenders in China

The Chinese luxury market is expected to turnaround this year, but Western brands can't afford to be complacent, analysts said.
image

How the riptide around AI and stocks could seep into Fed decisions and the housing market

AI is suddenly driving big swings in stocks. It also could seep into central-bank policy decisions and the U.S. housing market.

CVS tops quarterly estimates, reaffirms profit outlook as turnaround plan takes effect

The results signal steady progress in the health-care giant's aggressive turnaround plan under CEO David Joyner, who stepped into the role in late 2024.

Access Denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access " on this server. Reference #18.27f06e68.1771033605.e1ce472

Access Denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access " on this server. Reference #18.1728dd17.1771020787.ddcda44d
image

Investors see hope in the economy despite AI fears igniting a turbulent week for markets

Investors wrapped up an unusual week in the stock market, with surprisingly strong job gains for January and an easing annual rate of consumer-price inflation offset by jitters about artificial…

AI disruption could spark a ‘shock to the system’ in credit markets, UBS analyst says

UBS analyst Matthew Mish told CNBC that the artificial intelligence transformation is happening faster than he and his colleagues had previously anticipated.
image

AMD is falling behind, warns this analyst who says other chip stocks are better bets

AMD’s reliance on third-party networking and a lagging software stack may pose problems for the semiconductor company, according to D.A. Davidson.

How packaging and logistics companies are automating their warehouses

Companies like UPS, FedEx and DHL are increasingly turning to automation in their warehouse processes to work toward greater efficiency and lower costs.

Access Denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access " on this server. Reference #18.2b221102.1770981331.b650ddb
image

Pinterest shares are sinking. The AI risk is now, one analyst says.

Pinterest shares are tumbling after a disappointing revenue outlook and quarterly growth, as some analysts can’t shake their AI disruption concerns.

Access Denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access " on this server. Reference #18.2b221102.1770968380.a67c037
image

This trucking company is AI’s latest casualty, as its stock suffers worst day in more than 6 years

Shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide on Thursday headed for their steepest drop ever, as investors seemed to focus their fears about AI disruption onto the transportation and logistics company.

Access Denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access " on this server. Reference #18.2b221102.1770954874.9b07fe3

Realtors report a 'new housing crisis' as January home sales tank more than 8%

Home sales in January fell more than expected as mortgage rates didn't move much and consumer confidence dropped.

Access Denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access " on this server. Reference #18.2b221102.1770928546.8309cc2
image

Social Security could run out of money in just 6 years — even sooner than originally feared

Higher inflation and lower income taxes on benefits may weigh on the program’s trust funds.

Access Denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access " on this server. Reference #18.2b221102.1770915437.4050206
image

The smartest AI trade right now is in molecules and powders, says the research firm known for nailing trends early

Citrini Research says dig deep into the molecules that both AI and traditional industries need and stop focusing on software.

Access Denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access " on this server. Reference #18.2b221102.1770902431.3cedc5
image

Currency strategist who incurred Bessent’s wrath exposes safe-haven myth of the dollar

The Deutsche Bank strategist who last month provoked the ire of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent now says the dollar’s safe-haven status is a myth.

Why the largest U.S. auto dealer isn't interested in Chinese cars — for now

But reasons such as politics, logistics or potential consumer backlash aren't necessarily the main reasons, according to Lithia Motors CEO Bryan DeBoer.

Value is the key to McDonald's growth plans, but it's creating tensions with some franchisees

McDonald's has doubled down on value, which will likely help boost sales, but some franchisees are standing ground in their ability to continue to independently set prices.
image

20 stocks of companies that delivered a double dose of growth this earnings season

Companies in the S&P 500 achieving double-digit sales growth while improving profit margins include Palantir, Micron, Boeing and Alphabet.

Access Denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access " on this server. Reference #18.1728dd17.1770863596.b55e1328

FAA abruptly halted El Paso flights over Defense Department's plans for anti-drone technology

A Trump administration official said the Department of Defense disabled Mexican cartel drones that had breached U.S. airspace.

McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Buzzy promotions have helped McDonald's win over high-income consumers.

Access Denied

Access Denied You don't have permission to access " on this server. Reference #18.2b221102.1770824152.31c3967c
image

Bank of America’s internal data show the middle class is now feeling the pain of the K-shaped economy

Tuesday’s lackluster retail sales report alarmed some on Wall Street about the state of the economy, and Bank of America’s own internal data might be even more concerning.

Coca-Cola forecasts modest growth amid demand concerns

Like rival PepsiCo, Coke has seen demand for its drinks fall as budget-conscious shoppers try to save more on their grocery bills.
image

Here’s how Apple’s stock can surge in the face of rising memory costs

Don’t let the global memory shortage distract you from the upcoming Apple Intelligence launch, according to Bernstein.

How this French building behemoth wants to solve the U.S. housing dilemma

Saint-Gobain is focusing on speed and affordability in construction through materials, assembly and other tools, according to North America CEO Mark Rayfield.

Ford reports worst quarterly earnings miss in four years, guides for better 2026

Ford Motor reported its first quarterly miss since 2024 and its largest quarterly earnings miss in four years.
image

Ether Options Market Shows Bias for Price Weakness Over Next 6 Months

Ether's price appears overvalued compared to Ethereum's dwindling revenues, one analyst said.   Ethereum's native token Ether (ETH) fell to a six-week low on Tuesday, with traders in the options…
image

MakerDAO’s MKR, Ripple’s XRP and Stellar’s XLM Led Crypto Gainers in July

Cryptocurrency giants bitcoin and ether, meanwhile, lost ground during the month. MakerDAO’s MKR was the leading gainer among the constituents of the Coindesk Market Index (CMI) in July, advancing 47%. The native…
image

ApeMax and Dogecoin: Battle of the Meme Coins

  In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, meme coins have carved out their own niche. These internet-inspired coins, often humorously named and themed, have a unique appeal to a wide…
image

Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction: Is It Time To Invest in XRP?

Recently, a judge in the United States made a ruling in favour of Ripple (XRP) and this news sent a ripple effect to the entire crypto market with XRP price…
image

Bitcoin Plunged 11% in Worst Week Since FTX’s Collapse. What’s Next for BTC’s Price?

BTC slipped below $26,000 amid the crypto market mayhem. BTC’s fall below $26,000 is poised to be the worst weekly decline since the collapse of FTX. Absence of a decision…
image

FTX Crypto Bankruptcy Filing Shows $8.6 Billion Shortfall

If FTX was founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s alleged personal piggy bank, it wasn’t refilled. Newly filed court documents introduced last week (March 2) reveal what John J. Ray III, FTX’s current CEO, has called…
Source: CurrencyRate