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SpaceX Buys xAI in Record Deal to Fuse AI and Space Strategy

Elon Musk said on Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting transaction, uniting his AI and space ambitions under a single corporate structure. First reported last week,

03/02/2026

Technology

US Brokers Eye ETF Distribution Fees as Zero-Commission Trading Squeezes Margins

U.S. brokerage firms and custodians are considering charging distribution fees to ETF managers, signaling a potential shift in the $13.5 trillion exchange-traded fund market, according to J.P. Morgan. The move reflects pressure

03/02/2026

Finance

Gold and Silver Tumble as Fed Nomination Triggers Sharp Reversal

Gold and silver prices plunged further in early Asian trading on Monday, extending a brutal selloff that followed last week’s sudden reversal from record highs. Spot gold fell more than 9% to

02/02/2026

Finance

Indonesia Markets Slide as Investors Question Prabowo’s Economic Direction

Indonesia’s capital markets are facing mounting pressure as global investors cool on Southeast Asia’s largest economy, leaving it increasingly out of step with a broader rush into emerging markets. A sharp selloff

02/02/2026

Economy

Starbucks Turns to AI to Revive Sales and Restore Momentum

Starbucks is betting on robots and artificial intelligence to help reignite customer growth after years of sluggish sales, even as it seeks billions in cost savings and reassures investors on profitability. At

02/02/2026

Technology

Global Elections Loom as Market Volatility Risks Rise in 2026

From Japan to Brazil, a packed election calendar is set to inject fresh uncertainty into global markets already unsettled by shifting U.S. policy signals and persistent geopolitical tension. Investors are watching closely

02/02/2026

Economy