Erin Geter’s toddler son became trapped inside her Tesla in May when the electric doors lost power. A few weeks later, she was at a Honda dealership buying a new family car.“I was very traumatized,” said the 39-year-old from Huntersville, North Carolina. These days, she prefers to transport her kids in the CR-V, which has standard door handles. Geter’s case is a particularly extreme example of the lengths Tesla owners are now going to deal with a problem most had never imagined: being unable to open malfunc ...

European Union leaders reached an agreement to loan Ukraine 90 billion ($106 billion) for the next two years, aiming to strengthen Kyiv's hand at the negotiating table and keep the war-torn country afloat. The EU will raise joint debt backed by the bloc's budget to fund the loan, a significant pivot from using frozen Russian assets, a plan favored by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook reports. ...

Buffalo, New York-based M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) operates as a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking, trust, wealth management, and investment services. With a market cap of $27.9 billion, M&T Bank operates through Commercial Bank, Retail Bank, and Institutional Services and Wealth Management segments. MTB is set to announce its Q4 results before the markets open on Friday, Jan. 16. Ahead of the event, analysts expected MTB to deliver an EPS of $4.46, up ...

Core Insights - GameStop is experiencing a significant decline, with its stock down 73% as of December 17, 2025, and analysts recommending underperformance with a price target 41% below current levels [2] - The shift towards digital gaming is rendering GameStop increasingly obsolete, as consumers prefer downloading games rather than purchasing physical copies [3] - Amazon is positioned as a clear winner in the gaming industry due to its cloud-based gaming service, digital game sales, and strong infrastructure support through AWS [5][8] GameStop's Decline - GameStop's stock peaked during the meme stock frenzy in early 2021 but has since plummeted, with a 73% loss noted by late 2025 [2] - The company faces a bleak future as the gaming retail model becomes less relevant in the digital age [3] Amazon's Competitive Advantage - Amazon benefits from the digital gaming trend through its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, which allows users to stream games without physical media [5] - The company offers digital game sales for major gaming platforms, providing a convenient alternative to traditional retail [5] - Amazon's AWS supports online gaming infrastructure, enhancing its profitability across various gaming platforms [5] Financial Performance of Amazon - Amazon has shown strong financial growth, with an annualized revenue growth of 11.5% over the last three years and a 13% year-over-year increase in the last two reports [7] - The company generated $10.6 billion in free cash flow from $691 billion in revenues, indicating robust financial health [7] - Amazon's strong financials and growth prospects make it an attractive investment opportunity, particularly in the context of the gaming industry [6][8]

Core Viewpoint - Continued investment in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware is expected to drive growth in chip stocks, particularly for Nvidia, AMD, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing [1][2]. Group 1: Nvidia - Nvidia has been a leading performer in the AI sector, benefiting significantly from increased spending on data center capital expenditures, projected to reach record levels in 2026 [5][8]. - The company reported a 63% year-over-year revenue increase and a 67% rise in diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 [7]. - Nvidia's GPUs are in high demand, with CEO Jensen Huang stating that the company is "sold out" of cloud GPUs, indicating strong market positioning [7]. Group 2: AMD - AMD has not matched Nvidia's success in the AI market but is working on improving its technology and partnerships to enhance its competitive position [8][10]. - The company aims for a 60% compound annual growth rate in its data center business over the next five years, a significant increase from the 22% growth reported in the most recent quarter [10]. - There is potential for AMD's stock to rise as the market begins to recognize its improving prospects [11]. Group 3: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - Taiwan Semiconductor is the largest chip foundry globally and plays a crucial role in manufacturing chips for companies like Nvidia and AMD [12]. - The foundry's neutral position allows it to benefit from the overall growth in AI infrastructure spending, regardless of which company leads in chip design [12][13]. - With a projected growth in the AI infrastructure market, Taiwan Semiconductor is expected to perform well over the next five years, trading at a lower valuation compared to GPU designers [13][15].

Core Insights - Lindian Resources Ltd announced a significant improvement in the economics of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, with the pre-tax net present value (NPV) increasing by A$536 million from A$1.8 billion to A$2.3 billion and the internal rate of return rising from 99% to 142% [1][8] Project Economics - The updated project metrics reflect both technical improvements and operational refinements, confirming the robustness of the Kangankunde project [2][8] - The annual production of monazite concentrate has increased from 15,300 to 20,000 tonnes, indicating a strong demand for high-grade concentrate containing approximately 55% total rare earth oxides (TREO) [3][9] Engineering and Construction - Lindian has awarded Obsidian the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the Stage One processing plant, selected through a global tender process [4][10] - Key changes in the processing flow sheet include transitioning from two-stage to single-stage crushing, replacing screening with cyclones, and removing cell block flotation, with capital expenditure remaining steady at approximately US$40 million [5][11] Future Expansion - A study is underway to potentially double output to 100,000 tonnes per annum, led by engineering firm Pacifico, which is expected to de-risk the development path for both Stage One and future expansions [5][11] - The market responded positively to the news, with Lindian's share price rising by around 7% following the announcement [6][12]

Valued at $24.2 billion by market cap, Birmingham, Alabama-based Regions Financial Corporation (RF) operates as a financial holding company, providing banking and financial services to individuals and corporations. Regions operates through Corporate Bank, Consumer Bank, and Wealth Management segments. The banking major is set to unveil its fourth-quarter results before the markets open on Friday, Jan. 16. Ahead of the event, analysts expect RF to deliver an adjusted profit of $0.61 per share, up 3.4% fro ...

Columbus, Ohio-based Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) is a multi-state diversified regional bank holding company for the Huntington National Bank. Valued at $25.9 billion by market cap, Huntington provides commercial, consumer, and mortgage banking services, offering various financial products to corporations and individuals. The banking major is expected to announce its fourth-quarter results before the market opens on Friday, Jan. 16. Ahead of the event, analysts expect HBAN to report an adjus ...

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Group 1 - The article highlights that United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is among the worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 as fiscal 2025 approaches [1] - The analysis focuses on high-quality companies that can outperform the market over the long term due to competitive advantages and high defensibility [1] - The research is concentrated on European and North American companies, without restrictions on market capitalization, covering both large-cap and small-cap firms [1] Group 2 - The author has an academic background in sociology, holding a Master's Degree with an emphasis on organizational and economic sociology, and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and History [1]