Meta Surpasses Google as the World’s Top Digital Ad Seller
eMarketer projects Meta will overtake Google in net digital ad revenue in 2026 — a historic first driven by AI targeting, Reels, and WhatsApp advertising.
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Amazon’s $11.6B Globalstar Bet: Taking On SpaceX Starlink
Amazon’s $11.57B all-cash bid for Globalstar signals a major escalation in its satellite rivalry with SpaceX Starlink — and a new era of space M&A.
BofA and Morgan Stanley Q1 2026: The Final Act in Bank Earnings Season
Bank of America and Morgan Stanley close out big-bank earnings season in Q1 2026. Here’s what traders and investors are watching most closely.
Can American and United Airlines Merge? Unpacking Wall Street’s Biggest Airline Bet
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly pitched a merger with American Airlines to Trump officials. AAL surged 8%. Here’s what it would mean for markets, regulators, and travelers.
TSMC Q1 2026 Earnings: AI Demand in the Spotlight
TSMC reports Q1 2026 earnings this week as investors look for confirmation that AI chip demand remains robust. Here is what’s at stake.
The Magnificent Seven’s 2026 Slump: What’s Driving the Decline
Tesla and Microsoft are both down over 20% in 2026. Inside the forces pulling the Magnificent Seven off their perch — and what it means for the S&P 500.
Software Stocks Stage Best 2-Day Rally in a Year
Microsoft, Oracle, Palantir, and Palo Alto Networks lead the software sector’s best 2-day rally since April 2025, as the Nasdaq surges 1.71%.
Private Credit at $2 Trillion: The New Face of Corporate Lending
How private credit crossed $2 trillion in AUM—and why corporations are choosing direct lenders over banks in 2026.
Quantum Computing Stocks Rally: IonQ, D-Wave, and Rigetti Surge
IonQ surged 17%, D-Wave gained 15%, and Rigetti jumped 11% on April 14. Here’s what’s driving the quantum computing stock rally and the risks ahead.
Q1 Bank Earnings: Citigroup Soars as Wells Fargo Stumbles
Citigroup’s Q1 profit surged 42% on trading and dealmaking while Wells Fargo fell 5% on a revenue miss. Inside the 2026 bank earnings split.