Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Dip Ahead Of FOMC Decision On Interest Rates—General Mills, New Fortress, Cracker Barrel In Focus
U.S. stock futures were swinging on Wednesday following Tuesday’s negative moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed. read more
China Bans Nvidia Chip Purchases For Major Tech Firms: NVDA Stock Falls In Wednesday Pre-Market
In a move to bolster its semiconductor independence and compete with the U.S., China has banned its leading technology companies from procuring Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA)’s artificial intelligence (AI) chips. read more
Crypto Is The Money For AI, Says Economist As Coinbase CEO Teases Stablecoin-Powered Transactions Between Agents
Renowned economist Alex Tabbarok described cryptocurrencies as the “money” for artificial intelligence on Tuesday after Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO teased a new feature that enables AI agents to transact using stablecoins. read more
Co-Diagnostics Stock Plunges 28% In Pre-Market Despite Strategic Saudi Partnership
Co-Diagnostics (CODX) shares dropped 24.87% in pre-market trading after an 80.76% surge, despite announcing a strategic partnership. read more
Elon Musk Thinks xAI Can Achieve AGI With Grok 5 Amid Renewed Focus On Tesla, AI: ‘Never Thought That Before’
Elon Musk believes xAI’s Grok 5 can achieve AGI, expressing renewed commitment to Tesla amid updates on AI and autonomous driving. read more
Berkeley And Dartmouth Leaders Warn Of Lost Growth, Critical Thinking: AI Can Teach Facts, Not Humanity
AI can’t replicate the human experience of higher education. Universities foster critical thinking, empathy, & leadership skills. read more
China’s SMIC Pilots Domestic Lithography Machine To Push 7nm Chips As Beijing Turns Regulatory Heat On Nvidia
China’s SMIC is piloting its first homegrown lithography machine to produce 7nm chips, while Beijing escalates antitrust and trade pressure on Nvidia amid intensifying U.S.–China semiconductor rivalry. read more
Gold To Hit $4,000 By 2026, But This Rally Is ‘Less Dramatic’ And Quite Different From Historical Peaks, Says Top Bank
The price of gold has reached unprecedented levels, sparking speculation about a historic surge. However, Bank of America (BofA) Global Research suggests that the situation is more complex than it appears. read more