OpenAI and SoftBank announce $1 billion investment in SB Energy as part of massive AI buildout
OpenAI and SoftBank agreed to invest $1 billion into a SoftBank-backed energy provider as the companies prepare for a massive…
Economy
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in nearly 3 years as Trump orders buying of $200 billion in mortgage bonds
President Donald Trump posted on social media Thursday that he is instructing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to…
Trump’s team races to come up with a Greenland takeover plan — here’s what’s at stake
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that he intends to convene with Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland.…
Real estate agents say the housing market is starting to balance out
The latest housing survey shows agents slightly more optimistic about the new year, and shows a previously strong buyer's market…
Defense stocks surge after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027
U.S. defense stocks rallied in pre-market moves, following their European counterparts. ...
Elon Musk’s xAI raises $20 billion from investors including Nvidia, Cisco, Fidelity
Elon Musk's AI said it raised $20 billion in new funding after CNBC reported in November that a financing round…
Berkshire Hathaway lifts new CEO Greg Abel’s salary to $25 million
Abel took the helm of Berkshire Hathaway on Jan. 1, succeeding legendary investor Warren Buffett. ...
Trump says Venezuela to give up to 50 million barrels of oil to U.S.
Trump's announcement came days after U.S. forces attacked Venezuela and captured its leader, Nicolas Maduro, to be prosecuted on drug-trafficking…
Pentagon to cut Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement pay over ‘seditious’ video: Hegseth
Sen. Mark Kelly and other members of Congress on the video reminded members of the U.S. military that they can…