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Apple's CEO Recently Invested in Nike. Should You Do the Same?
Key PointsTim Cook bought $3 million of Nike stock recently, adding to his existing position.Nike has been struggling badly in recent years due to inflation, tariffs, and rising competition.Its new CEO, Elliott Hill, has been on the job for a little over a year.10 stocks we like better than Nike › T...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
LIVE MARKETS-The spoils of oil
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com THE SPOILS OF OILAs Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro awaits his fate in a New York jail, nearly $2 billion worth of the nation&...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
2 Elite Growth Stocks That Could Help Set You Up for Life
Key PointsNvidia remains the chip of choice for data centers.Palantir is another tech giant in the making.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Investing in well-chosen growth stocks can help patient shareholders build lasting wealth for retirement. As the new year begins, companies that benefit fr...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
GLOBAL MARKETS-Crude oil slumps, shares retreat as global tensions intensify
Japanese stocks hit by China's export ban on dual-use itemsU.S. crude and Brent oil prices continue to declineAustralian shares rise, driven by commodity producersBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Crude futures slid and shares in Asia retreated as markets grappled with the ramifications...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Is SoundHound AI Stock a Buy Now?
Key PointsSoundHound AI's stock has dropped 38% in three months despite a steady stream of positive news.The company just landed partnerships with OpenTable and launched its Amelia 7 agentic AI platform at CES 2026.SoundHound AI's voice recognition technology outperforms competitors from OpenAI, Mic...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
Infosys and AWS Collaborate to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Generative AI
Leveraging Infosys Topaz™ and Amazon Q Developer to redefine software delivery and client value across industries globally BENGALURU, India, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next generation digital services and consulting, today...PR Newswire
Wed, Jan 7
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on January 7
ZURICH/GDANSK, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Wednesday:NESTLE NESN.S Nestle said on Tuesday it is recalling some batches of its key infant nutrition products across Europe due to potential contamination with a toxin that could cause nausea and vo...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Hyundai Motor shares rise 15% to hit record high amid Nvidia tie-up speculation
Shares of Hyundai Motor 005380.KS rallied on Wednesday by as much as 14.9% to hit a record high in morning trade, outperforming the benchmark KOSPI's .KS11 1.2% gain amid market speculation about a potential deeper tie-up with Nvidia.Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Stocks slip from AI-driven record highs, currencies on the defensive
Emerging Asia shares declined for the first time in 2026 on Wednesday, after an artificial intelligence-led rally drove most benchmarks to record peaks, while currencies extended losses as the U.S. dollar held its gains ahead of key economic data.Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
MORNING BID EUROPE-The spoils of oil
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift As Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro awaits his fate in a New York jail, nearly $2 billion worth of the nation's oil appears to be bound for the United States as well.The toppled leader and the country's petroleum ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Baidu’s AI Chip Arm Kunlunxin Is Said to Pick Banks for $2 Billion Hong Kong IPO
Baidu’s artificial-intelligence chip unit has hired banks for an initial public offering in Hong Kong that may raise as much as $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.Baidu shares pared losses in Kong Kong, and gianed 2.2% in US overnight trading.Kunlunxin has p...Tiger News
Wed, Jan 7
3 Top Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in 2026
Key PointsNvidia's GPU dominance provides an opportunity to bridge the gap between current computers and a quantum future.International Business Machines is among the early leaders in quantum hardware and software.Microsoft demonstrated its quantum computing potential with its revolutionary Majorana...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
Crypto Daily | MSCI Shelves Crypto-Exclusion Plan; Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin, Solana ETFs
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsMSCI Shelves Crypto-Exclusion Plan But Signals Wider ReviewMichael Saylor gets to stay in the club — for now. Index provider MSCI shelved a controversial plan that ...Tiger News
Wed, Jan 7
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on January 7
Jan 7 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Wednesday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.2%.BARCLAYS: Barclays BARC.L has bought a stake in U.S. stablecoin-settlement company Ubyx, its first such investment and part of its plans to explore "new forms of digital money", the Br...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares decline as geopolitical tensions overshadow earnings optimism
By Bharath Rajeswaran and Vivek Kumar M Jan 7 (Reuters) - Indian equity benchmarks edged lower on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions and U.S. tariff concerns dampened optimism around earnings growth. The Nifty 50 .NSEI fell 0.26% to 26,111.9, while the Sensex .BSESN was down 0.23% at 84,...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Bloom Energy vs. Plug Power: Which One Will Dominate the Next Decade?
Key PointsBloom Energy stock was up nearly 300% in 2025.Plug Power benefits from partnerships with Amazon and Walmart.10 stocks we like better than Plug Power › Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) and Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) are taking different approaches in the race to create cleaner energy. Bloom focuses o...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
Chinese AI server leader xFusion hires investment bank in first step toward listing
SHANGHAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - China's leading AI server provider xFusion has hired Citic Securities in preparation for an initial public offering, regulatory disclosure showed, adding the Huawei HWT.UL spin-off to a list of tech firms tapping investor fervour for AI.The Henan province-based compan...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Australia's 4DMedical hits record high as US medical centre adopts imaging tech
Shares of 4DMedical 4DX.AX rise as much as 15.5% to a record high of A$4.84Medical tech co says UC San Diego Health, a U.S. medical centre, has entered commercial arrangement for the clinical use of CT:VQ, a technology it developed for cardiothoracic imagingAbout 12.1 mln shares change hand, 2.2x t...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
90% of Investors Plan to Own AI Stocks in 2026: Here Are 2 That Should Be in Your Portfolio
Key PointsMotley Fool Senior Analyst Asit Sharma predicts that smaller semiconductor stocks will outperform in the coming years, but the megacap chipmakers are also worth adding to your portfolio.Nvidia remains the king of AI infrastructure, and should see strong growth in the coming years.Broadcom ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
