Markets opened risk‑on then paused as geopolitical shocks from the Venezuela operation rippled through asset classes. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed mixed tech gains while the Dow outperformed on energy and bank strength. Volatility ticked higher, chips and energy led sector moves, and safe havens such as gold and silver briefly rallied amid rotation.
The legal aftermath of the U.S. operation that captured Nicolás Maduro is unfolding in Manhattan, with immediate court appearances and denials. These pieces track the judicial phase and its implications for international law and U.S. strategy.
30% – Share of the world’s oil reserves now on paper under U.S. control after the Venezuela operation.
The White House is pressing U.S. oil companies to re-enter Venezuela, offering reimbursements and signaling an extended role. Stories show the administration’s bid to enlist industry amid massive rebuilding needs and political risk.
Markets moved sharply on Venezuela developments as energy and financial names led gains, pushing the Dow and broader indexes. Coverage covers the immediate market impact and shifting investor positioning.
Jollibee Plans U.S. Listing as It Spins Off Global Unit
Philippine fast‑food giant Jollibee will spin off its international business and pursue a U.S. listing by 2027 as it aims to accelerate global expansion and unlock value.
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Prediction markets and traders made large, controversial gains betting on the Maduro operation, sparking insider‑trading and ethics debates. These reports examine who profited and how markets signalled the event.
European capitals pushed back after Trump floated taking Greenland, warning of NATO consequences and diplomatic fallout. These pieces capture rising alarm and political risk in allied circles.
Nestle Recalls Baby Formula Batches – Food Safety Alarm
Nestlé has recalled certain infant formula batches over contamination concerns, a blow to trust in a core consumer category and a potential earnings and regulatory risk.
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Nvidia unveiled its Vera Rubin platform at CES, pushing a new AI chip cycle and production updates. Coverage details product launches and company messaging to investors about scaling AI compute.
Boston Dynamics showed a production‑intent Atlas humanoid and announced a DeepMind tie‑up, signalling robotics commercialization is accelerating. Stories cover new capabilities and industry partnerships.
Major shifts: OECD Pillar Two amended to exempt U.S.‑headquartered multinationals; U.S. federal childhood vaccine schedule narrowed by health authorities; UK implements a wide ban on junk‑food ads before 9pm and online targeting children.
Automakers and startups pushed robotaxi plans at CES and in partnerships, laying out timelines for on‑road testing and production. These entries track the move from demos toward commercial deployments.
New research and experiments show AI tools can slow experienced developers, raising questions about productivity trade‑offs. Coverage highlights study results and broader industry reactions.
We are in charge of Venezuela.
— President Donald Trump
AMD used CES to lay out a long‑term AI compute thesis, touting massive scale and future chips. These items explain the company’s roadmap and performance claims for investors and clients.
Memory chip makers sparked a semiconductor rally as tight supplies and AI demand pushed prices and stocks higher. Coverage profiles winners and market dynamics driving the rally.
The OECD amended its global minimum tax deal after U.S. pressure, securing exemptions for U.S. multinationals. Reports focus on the policy change’s implications for corporations and revenue flows.
The federal childhood vaccine schedule was overhauled, narrowing recommended shots and prompting sharp public and medical debate. Coverage explains the policy change and its health‑system implications.
Minnesota’s governor abruptly abandoned his reelection bid amid a fraud probe, reshaping state politics and opening a potential scramble for the seat. Stories cover the resignation and political knock‑on effects.
The UK committed fresh resources to protect government networks while a global breach report underlined basic cyber hygiene failures. The pair shows governments and firms wrestling with rising cyber risk.
Investors and politicians are debating the data‑centre buildout as operators raise capital while local opposition mounts. These stories cover a $2B fundraise and the growing political backlash to hyperscale campuses.
Crypto ETFs and spot Bitcoin saw large inflows and price gains as traders rotated into digital assets amid broader risk‑on moves. Coverage tracks flows, price action and investor sentiment.
Vistra moved to expand its generation footprint with a large acquisition, underscoring M&A activity in utilities and energy infrastructure. These items detail the deal structure and market reaction.