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Planet Labs attributed the Q3 beat to robust traction in its AI-enabled global monitoring services and the rollout of new technologies and contract renewals with major space agencies.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 12, 2025

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest sold close to $1 million worth of Tesla shares recently amid a Morgan Stanley downgrade after Michael Burry warned the stock is 'ridiculously overvalued.'

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 12, 2025

Big Short's Michael Burry believes there is 'supply-side gluttony', implying major data centre expansion, GPU orders, and multibillion-dollar commitments without any clear end-user demand.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 12, 2025

Lululemon Athletica shares surged during after-hours trading after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 results and announced the departure of CEO Calvin McDonald.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 12, 2025

The Trump Administration has proposed a joint settlement with Missouri to formally end the student loan payment pause introduced under former US President Joe Biden.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 10, 2025

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is exploring a US listing to enhance its corporate valuation and better compete with US peers like Micron Technology.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 10, 2025

SpaceX is planning an IPO next year to raise over $30 billion at a valuation of $1.5 trillion, which would make it the largest listing ever.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 10, 2025

Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary claims the biggest financial trap people fall into unseen isn't a poor stock portfolio, but purchasing a house that is too large for their means.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 09, 2025

Claiming Social Security at 62 and investing in volatile US stocks could be a risky venture one might not be able to recover from if stocks crash.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 09, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway announced significant changes to its senior management as Warren Buffett prepares to step down as CEO after leading the company for six decades.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 09, 2025

Five often-missed federal tax credits worth up to £9B annually cover education, childcare, retirement, and energy. One expires on 31 December; file by 15 April.

Will Lorca Dec 09, 2025

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio compared the emergence of several Middle East countries as major AI hubs with the rise of Silicon Valley as the global centre of technology.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 08, 2025

Robinhood Markets' entry into Indonesia, a major financial hub with investors seeking low-fee trading, could prompt brokerages worldwide to reduce fees over time.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 08, 2025

Enhanced tax breaks under US President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will boost federal income tax refunds next year by several hundred dollars.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 05, 2025

Ken Griffin's Citadel Advisors purchased millions of shares of Magnificent 7 stocks in Q3 amid AI boom, with one notable exception.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 05, 2025

Rising energy demand from power-hungry AI data centres is straining household budgets, with the average overdue utility bill balance continuing to grow.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 05, 2025

Jeff and Lauren Sanchez will donate $102.5 million to 32 US nonprofits in 2025, supporting families experiencing homelessness and promoting long-term housing solutions.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 04, 2025

Cami sold her house, took loans, and moved to a rental to buy and grow a laundromat, generating hundreds of thousands of dollars annually with minimal work.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 04, 2025

Most cardholders pay on the due date and unknowingly damage their credit scores. A mortgage broker's weekly payment method boosted his daughters' scores to 780 in just six months.

Will Lorca Dec 04, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene recently bought up to $100,000 worth of US Treasury bills after piling into dividend aristocrat stocks just before announcing her retirement in early 2026.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 03, 2025

Luke Parkhurst left his well-paid sales job in Houston to move back with his mother in Las Vegas, seeking a simpler, more fulfilling life through household chores and family.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 03, 2025

Trump's custodial accounts offer an early start for retirement savings, but their complex rules require careful planning. Converting to Roth IRAs when beneficiaries turn 18 may be beneficial.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 03, 2025

Amazon offers a rare $250 credit card bonus with no spending requirement—2.5 times its usual offer. But the high APR can wipe out the bonus within 11 months.

Will Lorca Dec 03, 2025

Costco seeks a full refund of tariffs paid this year, pending the US Supreme Court's decision on Trump's authority to impose tariffs.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 02, 2025

Michael Burry described Tesla as a 'ridiculously overvalued' company and theorized that longer depreciation schedules could be making Nvidia's finances appear better than they actually are.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 02, 2025

The US Education Department's new rules limit student borrowing, making financing degrees harder and pushing students towards riskier private loans, with repayment plans shrinking.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 02, 2025

Silver mining stocks recorded double-digit gains as the metal price surged to new record highs amid a tight global supply and growing expectations for an interest-rate cut this month.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 01, 2025

International student enrolments at US colleges declined sharply in 2025 due to visa restrictions and policies, leading to significant economic losses and job reductions nationwide.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 01, 2025

Bitcoin's lack of dip buyers amid a sharp selloff raises concerns, suggesting persistent structural roadblocks this month. Prices could fall further, analysts warn.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 01, 2025

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood describes Elon Musk as the Thomas Edison of our era, highlighting his innovative drive and vision for transforming humanity through Tesla and SpaceX.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 26, 2025