Worldviews

Buc-ee's first North Carolina store expected to open by May 2027 - ABC11

By mid-2026, you can expect to see walls going up.

Is the AI Boom a Bubble Waiting to Pop? Here’s What History Says - Bloomberg.com

As the artificial intelligence trade continues to push the stock market to new highs, investors are increasingly asking if we’re living through another financial bubble that’s destined to burst.

Medicare Advantage Can No Longer Cover These Items in 2026 - The Motley Fool

New CMS rules are imposing new restrictions on Medicare Advantage Plans.

Someone made $400K by predicting Maduro's capture. Here's what happened - Axios

The winnings come as the rules governing prediction markets are still evolving.

Bank of America expects a boost in dividends in 2026. These stocks have payouts that beat the market - CNBC

Bank of America's Savita Subramanian expects stocks’ dividend growth will rise year over year in 2026.

After a bruising 2025, the Fed faces another slew of challenges in the year ahead - CNBC

The central bank heads into 2026 facing a slew of political and policy challenges.

Impact of Winter Weather on KLM Flights - KLM Newsroom

Update January 3, 2:30 PMPersistent winter weather conditions are reducing runway capacity at Schiphol. As a result, KLM is forced to cancel 295 flights for January 4. We understand this is inconvenient for our customers. We advise them to keep checking the l…

The Vanguard ETF That Warren Buffett's Comments Point to as a Top Pick Today - Yahoo Finance

Warren Buffett is well-known for his quality- and value-driven style of investing. He has referred to one Vanguard ETF in particular as the best option for...

New flights from Seattle and more travel-related updates for 2026 - The Seattle Times

With the FIFA World Cup coming to Seattle in June, 2026 will bring Seattle-Tacoma airport updates, new flights and new cruises out of the Emerald City.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Fintech ETF Defies 2025 Slump, Gaining 30% on AI Bet - Yahoo Finance

The inclusion of stocks such as artificial intelligence firm Palantir Technologies Inc., up 135% last year, and TV streaming platform Roku Inc., up 46...

Mega-rich Americans are ditching stocks and hoarding historic highs of cash. Here’s where their wealth’s going instead - Yahoo Finance

Get your green before it's gone.

Volkswagen unveils a new cockpit generation – debuting with the all-new ID. Polo - Volkswagen Newsroom

Volkswagen is opening the doors to the all-new ID. Polo (Near-production concept car. The model is not yet available for sale.) for the first time, offering an exciting glimpse into the interior of its future models. The new holistic design approach, shaped e…

Starting the party at 8 a.m.? Here’s what’s driving early morning dance parties - CNN

Sober raves are gaining momentum in cities around the world with booze-free clubbing spilling into coffee shops and bakeries.

Trump orders Chinese-controlled firm to unwind chip asset deal, citing national security risks - CNBC

A Chinese-controlled company must divest semiconductor assets it bought from Emcore after the White House said the deal could threaten U.S. national security.

Tesla sales hit lowest point since 2022 after Musk backlash and end of tax credit - Axios

Vehicle sales are critical to funding CEO Elon Musk's AI ambitions.

Gold tipped to extend record-breaking rally in 2026 - Financial Times

Analysts predict further gains for bullion after 64% rally last year

Electric vehicle sales set for slowest growth since pandemic - Financial Times

Contraction in US and cooling Chinese demand are expected hurdles for market

Fans mourn closure of cupcake vending machine company Sprinkles Cupcakes - ABC News

A company known for its "cupcake ATMs" has shut down after decades in the U.S. Sprinkles Cupcakes' former owner Candace Nelson announced the closure Dec. 30

Stock Market News From Jan. 2, 2026: Dow, S&P 500 End Losing Streaks - Barron's

The Dow and S&P both snapped their four-day losing streaks, but the Nasdaq couldn't seal the deal on Friday.

Silver Will Soon Face Selling Pressure From the Rebalancing of This Index - Barron's