Month: December 2025
The Trump-class battleship faces a large obstacle in its way: reality.
US President Donald Trump, flanked by Navy Secretary John Phelan (R), announces the US Navy’s new Golden Fleet initiative, unveiling a new class of frigates, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 22, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a new “Trump-class” battleship, […]
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‘Humans are the most important part’ of investing, says a fund manager whose firm makes every call with algorithms
The internet was becoming mainstream in the late 90s, but Miro Mitev was head-down exploring something that wouldn’t become popular for decades: AI. Now an asset manager, Mitev was an early adopter of AI in finance after discovering the capabilities of neural networks in 1997 while studying at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. He told CNBC he saw the potential of neural networks for financial forecasts. “I fell in love […]
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Asia markets open higher amid holiday-thinned trade; silver hits fresh high
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 27: Pedestrians and shoppers walk through the Akihabara area on July 27, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan’s core consumer price index climbed by 3.3% in June, outpacing the US figure for the first time in eight years as the Bank of Japan holds its monetary policy meeting on July 27 and […]
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U.S. launches strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions as he announced the creation of the “Trump-class” battleship during a statement to the media at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on December 22, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump announced the new class of ship will become the centerpiece of his “Golden Fleet” program […]
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Waymo pauses robotaxis in SF again due to flash flood warnings on Christmas Day
Waymo autonomous taxis turns onto Post Street in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Waymo temporarily paused its robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, ahead of expected storms in the area, according to a customer notification in the company’s driverless ride-hailing […]
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro endorses son for presidency before more surgery
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro, attends an interview with Reuters in Brasilia, Brazil, on Dec. 19, 2025. Adriano Machado | Reuters Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son’s 2026 presidential campaign on Thursday while out of jail for more surgery that has dogged him since a stabbing seven years […]
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Most people think these are 5 signs of chemistry—but they’re actually ‘red flags,’ says psychology expert
As a clinical psychologist, I often have to caution clients to examine the sparks that they feel for a new romantic prospect. You want to be excited about someone new and feel a deep connection to them. But many of us carry old wounds from our childhood, previous relationships, or formative experiences. If your past […]
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Why buying Berkshire was Warren Buffett’s biggest mistake
(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Warren Buffett is going into his last week as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the vehicle he has used to generate incredible wealth for […]
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Tariffs hit boots, bags and more as leather prices jump — and relief could be years away
Different types of leather are seen at the Rio of Mercedes cowboy boot factory, on July 31, 2025, in Mercedes, Texas. Ronaldo Schemidt | AFP | Getty Images Bootmaker Twisted X — known for its Western footwear — was thrown into chaos overnight when President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports in April. The […]
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Wall Street wrote off Palantir as too expensive. Retail investors can’t get enough
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Kyle Dijamco is a proud member of Palantir Technologies‘ fast-growing retail investor base. The Los Angeles-based marketer has bet big on the defense tech stock, even increasing his exposure after a drawdown earlier this year. The 31-year-old’s position now stands at roughly $25,000. “It’s an exciting stock to […]
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