Day: December 30, 2025
Khanna calls for nationwide fraud investigation after wealth tax proposal caused firestorm
California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna says he has a solution for Silicon Valley elites angered by his embrace of a wealth tax: Tackling fraud. Over the weekend, Khanna came under fire from some donors and allies in the tech industry after he endorsed a wealth tax. Labor groups in California are trying to add a […]
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Stock futures are little changed, as Wall Street readies to close out 2025: Live updates
A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 29, 2025. NYSE Stock Chart IconStock chart icon S&P 500, YTD performance Those declines are somewhat worrisome given that the final five trading days of the year, and the first two of the next, are a seasonally rewarding stretch — often referred to as […]
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We asked a humanoid robot if there is an AI bubble. Here’s what it said.
The big AI bubble question has been the tech industry’s buzziest debate all year, and one robot has weighed in with its opinion. KOID is a short but slender humanoid robot with a black metal body and a bright ring of light for a face. KOID is manufactured by Unitree, one of China’s hottest tech […]
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Apple needs to deliver an AI-charged Siri so good it gets older iPhone users to upgrade
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks as Apple holds an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, U.S. Sept. 9, 2025. Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters Apple has one heck of a mulligan coming ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2026. After failing on its promise to launch an artificial intelligence-supercharged version […]
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Why bitcoin is ending 2025 with losses, and whether it can rebound in the new year
Bitcoin boomed earlier this year, but its seemingly magical momentum didn’t last. In the last quarter, the token surrendered its gains, placing the flagship cryptocurrency on track to finish 2025 in the red. But while the token’s disappointing reversal has left investors on tenterhooks, some experts say bitcoin can still stage a comeback in 2026. […]
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Street analyst reveals 3 AI stocks set to dominate 2026 – plus, Meta’s next move
Wall Street analysts see more room to run for four Club stocks that shattered records in 2025. Fresh commentary from a Rosenblatt Securities analyst shows how a new deal from Meta Platforms could be a financial windfall. Meanwhile, Wedbush details exactly why CrowdStrike , Apple , and Microsoft are winners from the artificial intelligence build-out […]
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Fed minutes show officials were in tight split over December rate cut
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Tuesday released minutes from its highly divisive meeting earlier this month, which concluded with a vote to lower interest rates again that appeared to be an even closer call than the final vote indicated. Officials expressed a variety of opinions during the Dec. 9-10 meeting, according to the summary […]
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Tech startup Hyphen is bringing AI to the lunch line — with help from Cava and Chipotle
At a challenging time for the restaurant industry, major chains like Chipotle and Cava are putting money behind automated makelines from startup Hyphen. The San Jose, Calif.-based company aims to help restaurants achieve two key goals in a hyper-competitive environment: speedy throughput and good customer service. The technology makes for a less chaotic and more […]
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U.S. sanctions Iranian, Venezuelan groups tied to weapons trade
The U.S. on Tuesday announced sanctions on a group of 10 individuals and entities based in Iran and Venezuela that are allegedly linked to the weapons trade between the two countries. Those targeted include a Venezuelan company, Empresa Aeronautica Nacional, which is allegedly linked to millions of dollars of Iranian drone sales to Venezuela. The […]
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These stocks had big turnarounds in 2025. Where analysts see them heading in 2026
After steep losses in 2024, stocks including Advanced Micro Devices and CVS Health managed to stage sharp rebounds this year — and analysts believe they may still some more room to run. An artificial intelligence-driven rally drove stocks broadly higher this year, with the S & P 500 on pace for a 17% year-to-date gain […]
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