KEY TAKEAWAYS The price of gold, driven by a confluence of factors, rallied to repeated new highs in 2025.Investment demand likely will persist in 2026, particularly if the global economy cools.Structural portfolio reallocation could further support the price of gold. Gold investors enjoyed an almost unprecedented price rally in 2025. The question now is how much the market run persists into the new year. In a world fraught with geopolitical and economic uncertainty, gold's safe-haven reputation thrive ...

Group 1: Meta's Acquisition of Manus - Meta acquired Manus, an AI startup with millions of paying users, for over $2 billion, enhancing its focus on subscription-based consumer AI [3] - The acquisition provides Meta with a revenue-generating AI product that differentiates itself from other consumer AI tools that rely on free tiers or advertising [4][5] - By acquiring Manus, Meta gains immediate exposure to subscription revenue and insights into consumer willingness to pay for AI assistance, shortening the timeline for premium AI offerings [6] Group 2: Google’s AI Developments - Google introduced FunctionGemma, a compact, edge-optimized AI model that translates natural language instructions into structured function calls for mobile and edge devices [6][7] - FunctionGemma emphasizes hybrid AI architectures, combining on-device intelligence with cloud systems for improved responsiveness and privacy [8] Group 3: Amazon's Smart Home Innovations - Amazon launched Alexa+ Greetings, allowing Alexa to interact with visitors through Ring video doorbells, enhancing smart home device interactivity [9][10] - This feature aims to make smart home devices more proactive, moving beyond reactive functionalities [10] Group 4: Microsoft and Climate Data Hub - Microsoft partnered with UN Climate Change to launch the Climate Data Hub, aimed at improving access to national climate data [11] - The hub seeks to unify fragmented climate data into a standardized system, facilitating easier analysis and comparison for policymaking and research [12][13]

"Giving Materials Memory" enables denim to be authenticated, traced & reintroduced as a higher-value, verifiable input for reuse and recycling NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW) ("SMX"), a global pioneer in material-embedded identity and digital traceability, today announced that it intends to enter the denim and recycled-denim segment in Q1 2026, extending its cotton-based material identity capabilities into one of the world's larg ...

Even after slipping mildly to end the year, shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are poised to close off 2025 as the most magnificent performer of the Magnificent Seven, with gains of around 65%. ...

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We recently compiled a list of the 7 Most Promising Robotics Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts. QUALCOMM Incorporated is one of the most promising stocks.  TheFly reported on December 18 that QCOM announced the completion of its $2.4 billion acquisition of Alphawave Semi, a global leader in high-speed wired connectivity. The deal closed approximately one quarter ahead of schedule, marking a significant milestone in Qualcomm’s infrastructure strategy. As part of the merger, Tony Pialis, the co-found ...

We recently compiled a list of the 7 Most Promising Robotics Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts. Medtronic plc stands fifth among the most promising stocks.  TheFly reported on December 18 that Truist Securities maintained its Hold recommendation on MDT but lowered its price objective to $107.00 from $110.00. This revision followed an update to the firm’s valuation models for the medical device sector. Analyst Richard Newitter noted that while MDT’s long-term growth prospects remain intact, the near ...

We recently compiled a list of the 7 Most Promising Robotics Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts. Pegasystems Inc. is placed fourth on our list among the most promising robotic stocks. On December 15 PEGA announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on January 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026. This announcement reaffirms the company’s commitment to its current di ...

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) is among the ridiculously cheap stocks to buy now. As of December 26, Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) has mixed market sentiment, with 50% of analysts covering it recommending a Buy and the remaining 50% maintaining a neutral stance. While the price target range is $180 to $231, the median target of $205 implies 25.24% upside. Among those with a balanced view on the stock is Mizuho, which raised its price target on Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:M ...

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK) is among the ridiculously cheap stocks to buy now. As of December 26, Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK) has drawn a mixed response from analysts, with 47% recommending buying the stock and the remaining 53% maintaining a neutral stance. With a median price target of $138.50, the stock exhibits an upside potential of 25.65%. On December 15, Jefferies reduced the price target on Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK) to $128 from $134, keeping a ‘Hold’ rating on the stock. A ...