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Delta Air Lines aims for 20% earnings growth in 2026 by focusing on premium and corporate travelers. Economy ticket sales are declining, but loyalty programs and partnerships, including American Express, support revenue. The airline is adding Boeing 787 jets for long-haul flights. Stock fell nearly 5% as profit guidance midpoint missed analyst expectations.
Delta Air Lines aims for 20% earnings growth in 2026 by focusing on premium and corporate travelers. Economy ticket sales are declining, but loyalty programs and partnerships, including American Express, support revenue. The airline is adding Boeing 787 jets for long-haul flights. Stock fell nearly 5% as profit guidance midpoint missed analyst expectations.
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Silver prices surged past $88 per ounce on January 12, 2026, marking a record high and a 210% rise since early 2025. The rally is driven by strong industrial demand, supply constraints, safe-haven buying, and geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts expect prices could reach $90–$100 in mid-2026, though risks include a stronger US dollar or slower industrial growth.
Silver prices surged past $88 per ounce on January 12, 2026, marking a record high and a 210% rise since early 2025. The rally is driven by strong industrial demand, supply constraints, safe-haven buying, and geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts expect prices could reach $90–$100 in mid-2026, though risks include a stronger US dollar or slower industrial growth.
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Social media platform X experienced a major outage on January 13, leaving users worldwide unable to log in or refresh timelines. Complaints surged from 500 to over 20,000 within hours. The company has not explained the cause. The disruption follows Elon Musk’s announcement to open-source X’s recommendation and advertising algorithms, raising questions about possible technical changes.
Social media platform X experienced a major outage on January 13, leaving users worldwide unable to log in or refresh timelines. Complaints surged from 500 to over 20,000 within hours. The company has not explained the cause. The disruption follows Elon Musk’s announcement to open-source X’s recommendation and advertising algorithms, raising questions about possible technical changes.
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Bitcoin surged past $92,000 after December’s US CPI report showed inflation steady at 2.7% year-over-year. Core inflation also remained under control, easing fears of rising prices from President Trump’s tariffs. The stable data strengthened expectations for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, making Bitcoin and other risk assets more attractive to investors amid global economic uncertainties.
Bitcoin surged past $92,000 after December’s US CPI report showed inflation steady at 2.7% year-over-year. Core inflation also remained under control, easing fears of rising prices from President Trump’s tariffs. The stable data strengthened expectations for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, making Bitcoin and other risk assets more attractive to investors amid global economic uncertainties.
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Gold prices dipped after hitting a record $4,629.94 per ounce as investors booked profits. Citi raised its three-month forecast to $5,000 per ounce, citing low interest rates and global risks. Rising geopolitical tensions in Iran and Ukraine, along with U.S. policy uncertainty, continue to support demand for gold as a safe-haven investment.
Gold prices dipped after hitting a record $4,629.94 per ounce as investors booked profits. Citi raised its three-month forecast to $5,000 per ounce, citing low interest rates and global risks. Rising geopolitical tensions in Iran and Ukraine, along with U.S. policy uncertainty, continue to support demand for gold as a safe-haven investment.
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U.S. stock futures dipped slightly on Tuesday after record gains, reflecting investor caution over Federal Reserve policy and political tensions. Major indexes, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq, hit new highs on Monday. Tech stocks like Alphabet surged, while credit card companies declined following President Trump’s proposed interest rate caps.
U.S. stock futures dipped slightly on Tuesday after record gains, reflecting investor caution over Federal Reserve policy and political tensions. Major indexes, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq, hit new highs on Monday. Tech stocks like Alphabet surged, while credit card companies declined following President Trump’s proposed interest rate caps.
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NuScale Power Corp. shares surged over 10% after Bank of America upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral. The company’s derisked light-water reactor design, NRC approval, and a key partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority boosted investor confidence. Despite a lower price target of $28, analysts see significant upside, reflecting optimism in the small modular reactor market.
NuScale Power Corp. shares surged over 10% after Bank of America upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral. The company’s derisked light-water reactor design, NRC approval, and a key partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority boosted investor confidence. Despite a lower price target of $28, analysts see significant upside, reflecting optimism in the small modular reactor market.
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Meta is embracing the future by powering its AI data centers with nuclear energy, aligning with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra to harness clean electricity. This ambitious plan is set to generate an impressive 6.6 gigawatts of power by 2035, significantly benefiting the Prometheus AI data center in Ohio.
Meta is embracing the future by powering its AI data centers with nuclear energy, aligning with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra to harness clean electricity. This ambitious plan is set to generate an impressive 6.6 gigawatts of power by 2035, significantly benefiting the Prometheus AI data center in Ohio.
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U.S. stock markets rose as investors reacted to the December jobs report, which showed modest payroll growth and a lower unemployment rate. Gains were tempered by caution ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs. While the labor data eased inflation worries, uncertainty over trade policy and geopolitical tensions kept market moves measured.
U.S. stock markets rose as investors reacted to the December jobs report, which showed modest payroll growth and a lower unemployment rate. Gains were tempered by caution ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs. While the labor data eased inflation worries, uncertainty over trade policy and geopolitical tensions kept market moves measured.
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X has restricted Grok’s image generation and editing features to paid subscribers after criticism over sexualized and violent AI content. The move follows U.K. pressure, with officials warning of fines or a possible ban. Reports found Grok was used to create non-consensual deepfakes, raising safety concerns. Regulators are now watching closely to see if the step is enough to prevent further misuse.
X has restricted Grok’s image generation and editing features to paid subscribers after criticism over sexualized and violent AI content. The move follows U.K. pressure, with officials warning of fines or a possible ban. Reports found Grok was used to create non-consensual deepfakes, raising safety concerns. Regulators are now watching closely to see if the step is enough to prevent further misuse.