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US Seeks Big Investment From Taiwan While Lai Hints at Issues

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that the US is expecting a large investment pledge from Taiwan in trade talks, while the self-governing island’s president, Lai Ching-te, listed areas that need improvement in order for projects to be completed.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that the US is expecting a large investment pledge from Taiwan in trade talks, while the self-governing island’s president, Lai Ching-te, listed areas that need improvement in order for projects to be completed.

Bank of America Sees S&P 500’s Torrid Rally Fizzling Out in 2026

US stocks have limited scope to deliver outsized gains in 2026 after three straight years of double-digit returns that pushed valuations to lofty levels, according to Bank of America Corp.

US stocks have limited scope to deliver outsized gains in 2026 after three straight years of double-digit returns that pushed valuations to lofty levels, according to Bank of America Corp.

Use them or lose them: Time is running out to use your Medicare Advantage benefits

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just proposed vacating a rule that would have alerted beneficiaries about their unused benefits.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just proposed vacating a rule that would have alerted beneficiaries about their unused benefits.

Delta Air Sees $200 Million Hit From Shutdown Fallout

Delta Air Lines Inc.

Delta Air Lines Inc. expects to take a $200 million profit hit in the final quarter after the carrier was forced to slash flights due to the recent record government shutdown. Bloomberg's George Ferguson joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

US Deploys Cheap Attack Drone Copied From Iranian Technology

The Pentagon is deploying an attack drone that’s based on an Iranian model used against American and allied forces overseas, a tacit recognition of how the US defense sector has lagged in developing cheap technology mastered by cash-strapped adversaries.

The Pentagon is deploying an attack drone that’s based on an Iranian model used against American and allied forces overseas, a tacit recognition of how the US defense sector has lagged in developing cheap technology mastered by cash-strapped adversaries.

Airbus Lowers Delivery Targets Due to Slew of Issues

Airbus has lowered its delivery target for the year due to supply and worker shortages and a quality issue with aircraft panels from a Spanish supplier.

Airbus has lowered its delivery target for the year due to supply and worker shortages and a quality issue with aircraft panels from a Spanish supplier. It is also updating software on 6,000 A320 jets. The company now aims to hand over about 790 aircraft, 30 fewer than its original goal. These setbacks have hurt the stock too. Bloomberg's Benedikt Kammel reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

This tech maven bashes nuclear stocks and shares the real way to play AI’s energy boom

Investors need to be careful if they place early bets on startup companies seeking to provide nuclear-generated electricity for data centers, according to Paul Wick of Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

Investors need to be careful if they place early bets on startup companies seeking to provide nuclear-generated electricity for data centers, according to Paul Wick of Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

House Republicans Subpoena Special Counsel Who Probed Trump

Former Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith has been subpoenaed to testify before the Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee in two weeks about his sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump’s actions.

Former Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith has been subpoenaed to testify before the Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee in two weeks about his sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump’s actions.

Bitcoin Hits Two-Week High in Cautious Crypto Market Recovery

Bitcoin extended a tentative rebound on Wednesday, climbing to a two-week high as traders look for signs that the wider crypto market may be regaining its footing after a prolonged selloff.

Bitcoin extended a tentative rebound on Wednesday, climbing to a two-week high as traders look for signs that the wider crypto market may be regaining its footing after a prolonged selloff. Bloomberg's Mike McGlone joins to discuss with Paul Sweeney and Norah Mulinda. (Source: Bloomberg)

EQT Explores Fees for Institutional Co-Investors Amid Rising Private Wealth Inflows

EQT is considering implementing fees for institutional investors participating in co-investments, a shift aimed at leveraging increasing allocations from high-net-worth individuals. With €17 billion in co-investment deal flow over the past year, EQT's management sees this move as a significant growth opportunity while continuing to serve its traditional limited partners (LPs).

WPP to Exit FTSE 100 as Client Exodus, AI Threat Pummel Shares

WPP Plc’s residency in the UK’s premier stock index is ending after a client exodus and fears over competition from artificial intelligence pushed the group’s shares to their lowest level in more than two decades.

WPP Plc’s residency in the UK’s premier stock index is ending after a client exodus and fears over competition from artificial intelligence pushed the group’s shares to their lowest level in more than two decades.

Advent International Completes $725M Acquisition of Automic, Eyes Offshore Growth

Advent International has finalized its $725 million acquisition of Automic, a technology and fund services provider, and is now exploring expansion opportunities beyond its Australian and New Zealand markets. The move is supported by a newly appointed board aimed at enhancing customer outcomes and innovation.

Regulator Quits as Colombia Pressures Pensions to Invest Locally

The head of financial regulation at Colombia’s finance ministry, Monica Higuera, has quit, citing differences of opinion with the government.

The head of financial regulation at Colombia’s finance ministry, Monica Higuera, has quit, citing differences of opinion with the government.

Big Banks Partnering With Coinbase on Crypto Pilots, CEO Says

Some of the largest banks are working with Coinbase Global Inc.

Some of the largest banks are working with Coinbase Global Inc. on pilots surrounding stablecoins, custody and trading, the cryptocurrency exchange’s chief executive officer said on Wednesday.

US Cyber Agency Cuts Incentive Pay Program for Diminished Staff

The Trump administration is ending a pay incentive program intended to hire and retain experts in the federal government’s primary civilian cybersecurity agency, which has already been depleted by firings, resignations and reassignments.

The Trump administration is ending a pay incentive program intended to hire and retain experts in the federal government’s primary civilian cybersecurity agency, which has already been depleted by firings, resignations and reassignments.

Delta Air will see a hit because of shutdown’s flight cancellations. Wall Street seems relieved.

Demand in the December quarter “remains healthy,” and the price tag was not as high as Wall Street feared.

Demand in the December quarter “remains healthy,” and the price tag was not as high as Wall Street feared.

Canadian Oil Tumbles to Weakest Since March as World Glut Builds

Canadian crude prices have fallen to their weakest relative to the US benchmark since March as surging production from Alberta meets an already well-supplied world market.

Canadian crude prices have fallen to their weakest relative to the US benchmark since March as surging production from Alberta meets an already well-supplied world market.

Canadian Oil Tumbles to Weakest Since March Amid World Glut

Canadian crude prices have fallen to their weakest relative to the US benchmark since March as surging production from Alberta meets an already well-supplied world market.

Canadian crude prices have fallen to their weakest relative to the US benchmark since March as surging production from Alberta meets an already well-supplied world market.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s tariffs is looming. His Treasury chief says this is the backup plan to keep them going.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s tariffs is looming. His Treasury chief says this is the backup plan to keep them going.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will rule in favor of the Trump administration’s many country-specific tariffs, while also saying administration officials are ready to maintain the levies through other avenues.

Americans are unhappy with the economy. It’s no mystery why.

The stock market is at record highs.

The stock market is at record highs. Unemployment is still extremely low at 4.4%. And incomes have been rising faster than prices for the past few years. So why do Americans say they are miserable?