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The rapid convergence of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency mining is intensifying global energy pressures, forcing miners to adapt through renewables, AI optimization, and shifting regional strategies.
Warren Buffett's retirement decision has sparked debates about his reasons for working past the typical retirement age and his current choice to step aside.
The US housing market is experiencing a period of stagnation, with home prices failing to keep up with the rate of inflation, making home ownership increasingly unaffordable for many Americans.
Last week, Nvidia reported second quarter earnings that exceeded analysts' forecasts. However, the focus shifted to two undisclosed customers who made up a substantial 39% of the company's revenue.
A Ukrainian drone strike has ignited widespread forest fires in close proximity to Russian President Vladimir Putin's opulent Black Sea residence, colloquially known as "Putin's Palace".
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has added considerable Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exposure to her investment portfolio in 2025, making strategic purchases into iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT).
Alibaba unveiled a new AI chip to counter U.S. tech restrictions, Trump threatened tariffs over Europe's tech regulations, and ByteDance's valuation surged past $330 billion, capping a weekend of major tech and geopolitical shifts.
Silver extended its rally to close at $39.71 per ounce, marking a fresh multi-year high just days after the U.S. added the metal to its list of critical minerals.
Tesla faces mounting competition in China, Uber's CEO weighed in on AV safety, Elon Musk defended Tesla's camera-only strategy, skepticism over Tesla's robotaxi plans grew, and Li Auto announced bold global expansion ambitions.
The Benzinga Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks seeing increased attention from readers during the week and a look at what's driving the action.
Solana's bullish momentum, the U.S. government's historic decision to publish GDP data on blockchain, new ventures like The Clearing Company, a Trump family-backed crypto project, and Bitpanda's rejection of a London listing dominated this weekend's cryptocurrency headlines.
Alibaba's new AI chip, Fed rate cut doubts, Trump's strategic investments, defense stock surge, and Cracker Barrel's logo backlash led this weekend's top headlines.
Shipping companies are replacing Chinese financing to avoid high US port fees, leading to a decline in China-US container shipping and increased trade tensions.
"As Department of War, we won everything," Trump stated on Monday, referencing past military successes. "I think we're going to have to go back to that."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs order to resist Trump's immigration crackdown; bans police from aiding federal raids and demands visible identification and body cameras for federal officers. White House dismisses order as publicity stunt. Gov. Pritzker and VP Vance also criticize Trump's policy.
Elon Musk's xAI has initiated legal proceedings against a former engineer. The firm alleges that the engineer stole trade secrets and subsequently took them to rival firm OpenAI.
AG Pam Bondi fired a DOJ paralegal for allegedly flipping off National Guard troops in D.C., underscoring tensions around Trump's federal crime crackdown.
Billionaire Mark Cuban told Trevor Noah in a 2022 Daily Show interview that competition, not money, drives his success—a philosophy reflected in his no-vacation grind building his empire, his $3.5 billion sale of the Dallas Mavericks, and his relentless approach to business.
In a recent podcast, Mark Cuban shared his strategy for identifying and investing in emerging technologies. The billionaire entrepreneur and investor emphasized the importance of recognizing patterns and transforming them into groundbreaking innovations.
