The Japanese political landscape underwent a seismic shift over the weekend of February 8–9, 2026, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling coalition secured a resounding landslide victory in the national elections. The win provides Takaichi with a definitive mandate to enact "Sanaenomics," an aggressive expansionary fiscal policy characterized
Toyota is naming Kenta Kon as its next chief executive, with the transition set for April 1. Kon, currently the company’s CFO, will step into the top role as part of a broader management realignment.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange witnessed a historic milestone today as the Nikkei 225 index surged past the 57,000 mark, closing at an all-time high of 57,337. The rally, which has sent shockwaves through global financial centers from New York to London, follows the landslide election victory of Prime
Retail sentiment remained bearish on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), while sentiment on the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) slipped to neutral from bullish last week on Stocktwits.
In the high-stakes world of global diplomacy and macroeconomics, traditional intelligence and polling have often struggled to keep pace with the rapid-fire shifts of the 2020s. However, as of February 8, 2026, a new class of "truth engines" has emerged as the definitive guide for investors navigating a fractured world. Prediction markets, once seen as [...]
There's no denying that the technology being developed is the future. The question is, can this company actually adequately capitalize on this evolution?
The global automotive landscape was jolted on February 6, 2026, as Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) saw its shares plummet by 25% following the announcement of a massive €22.2 billion ($26 billion) one-time charge. The staggering write-down is the cornerstone of a radical "business reset" orchestrated by new leadership
AMSTERDAM — In a day of unprecedented volatility for the global automotive sector, Stellantis NV (NYSE: STLA) saw its stock price crater by more than 24% on Friday, February 6, 2026. The collapse followed a grim financial disclosure in which the world’s fourth-largest automaker announced a staggering €22.2 billion
In a landmark week for the global semiconductor industry, Japan’s state-backed chip venture, Rapidus, has announced a series of critical milestones that bring the nation closer to reclaiming its status as a premier manufacturing powerhouse. As of February 2026, Rapidus has officially transitioned from an ambitious blueprint to a functional operational entity, releasing its first [...]
In a move that underscores the relentless demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) has announced a record-shattering capital expenditure budget of up to $56 billion for 2026. This massive financial commitment represents a nearly 40% increase over the previous year, signaling TSMC’s intent to cement its dominance as [...]
Stellantis stock crashes as management announces a €22.2 billion ($26.5 billion) impairment charge. Here’s why STLA shares are not worth owning following the valuation haircut.
BYD is the top dog in the Chinese auto market, but the world's largest EV market is set for a shock in 2026. Can BYD survive and thrive without help from Beijing?
In a historic turning point for the global electronics industry, Japan has officially reclaimed its status as a top-tier semiconductor superpower. As of February 5, 2026, a series of strategic maneuvers by the Japanese government, anchored by massive subsidies and international partnerships, has successfully lured the world's most advanced manufacturing processes back to the archipelago. [...]
WASHINGTON D.C. — The global currency markets have been sent into a whirlwind this week as the U.S. Dollar staged a powerful recovery against the Japanese Yen. The surge followed definitive comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who effectively shut the door on rumors of a coordinated
