DigitalBridge Group Inc (NYSE:DBRG) stock is surging today, last seen up 9.9% at $15.30, after news that Japan-based Softbank is in advanced talks to acquire the company for $4 billion in an effort to expand its AI infrastructure. Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son stated that the deal “will strengthen the foundation for next-generation AI data centers, advance our vision to become a leading ASI platform provider, and help unlock breakthroughs that move humanity forward."Today’s pop has DBRG hovering just below its ...

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) completed a $5 billion private placement by issuing approximately 215 million shares to Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) at $23.28 per share.The transaction supports a multi-year partnership for co-developing custom data-center CPUs and PC chips integrating Intel’s x86 designs with Nvidia’s RTX GPU chiplets, with tight integration via NVLink.Following the deal’s completion, Intel shares traded fractionally higher at $36.38, while Nvidia shares declined 1.82% to $187.05 in e ...

Key Takeaways HOOD is spotlighted as a 2026 fintech buy as trading activity, crypto access and new tools lift engagement. SOFI gains from online banking demand and wider Galileo adoption as lower rates support lending growth.AFRM expands with AI-driven underwriting, higher card use, new verticals and international partnerships.Financial technology (fintech) represents a transformative investment space in a hybrid sector merging finance and technology. The companies featured on the screen encompass a variety ...

Key Takeaways Natural gas rebounded 10% in late December as traders responded to colder weather forecasts.WMB, LNG, and EE are well-positioned amid rising heating demand and stable export trends.Storage levels and strong production keep supply balanced, limiting downside risk into January.As 2025 comes to a close, the weather is once again driving short-term moves in natural gas prices. Shifting forecasts in recent weeks have pushed traders to focus more on temperature outlooks, shaping expectations for ear ...

Key Takeaways Figma is expanding AI-driven design tools and products to boost adoption.Autodesk is embedding AI across core platforms, driving productivity gains and supporting monetization.ADSK shares have outperformed FIG recently and trade at a lower forward P/S multiple.Figma (FIG) and Autodesk (ADSK) operate as providers of design software, operating in widely different markets. While Figma operates in collaborative digital product design, Autodesk provides engineering and industrial design software.Wi ...

Key Takeaways BP leverages a digital twin via Palantir to improve drilling efficiency and monitor global operations.CVX uses AI drones and machine learning in shale and refining to cut downtime and boost asset reliability.XOM and TTE deploy AI across drilling, emissions and renewables to support scale, safety and decarbonization.Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is quickly becoming a competitive necessity across the oil/energy sector. Faced with volatile commodity prices, rising operating complexity and tighte ...

Key Points Both Navitas Semiconductor and Astera Labs provide key components for AI infrastructure. Navitas is undergoing a major shift in its business, causing Q3 sales to drop 53% from a year ago. By contrast, the popularity of Astera Labs products led to record Q3 revenue of $230.6 million. 10 stocks we like better than Navitas Semiconductor › Wall Street analysts at Bank of America have told clients the artificial intelligence (AI) industry remains "the place to be" in 2026. Two hot stocks i ...

When it comes to saving for retirement, it can be challenging to know when enough is enough. A quick internet search will turn up a dozen different theories on what a fully funded retirement plan looks like and how to achieve it. Unfortunately, retirement is far from a one-size-fits-all scenario. As personal finance expert Humphrey Yang recently explained to his YouTube followers, here are the six variables you need to determine the safest and earliest time to stop saving for retirement. Determine Your ...

The Trade Desk stock price crashed by 68% in 2025, making it the worst performer in the S&P 500 Index. Its crash led to a sharp decline in its market cap, which moved from $70 billion in January to $1... ...

Columbus, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) -  Columbus Daylighting announced the expansion of its daylighting hydroexcavation services across Central Ohio, strengthening regional access to non-destructive digging methods used to support critical utility and infrastructure projects. The latest move positions Columbus Daylighting to serve more municipalities, contractors, and project managers requiring precise excavation to uncover utility lines and underground assets.Columbus Daylighting Expands A ...