In this article GM Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A 1963 Chevrolet K20 pickup truck and a new Chevrolet Silverado EV sit outside General Motors' new world headquarters on Jan. 6, 2026 in Detroit. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT – Outside General Motors ' new world headquarters, between the 12-story building and the city's first new skyscraper in more than 30 years, sit two red Chev...
In this article GM Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A 1963 Chevrolet K20 pickup truck and a new Chevrolet Silverado EV sit outside General Motors' new world headquarters on Jan. 6, 2026 in Detroit. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT – Outside General Motors ' new world headquarters, between the 12-story building and the city's first new skyscraper in more than 30 years, sit two red Chevrolet pickup trucks. One is a 1963 Chevrolet K20. The other is a new Silverado EV . The trucks, while part of a temporary holiday display, are symbolic of what's inside the new global offices for the Detroit automaker: its past and present, woven together. GM is occupying four of six office floors of the building and has filled them with artifacts, design nods and "Easter eggs" tied to the Detroit automaker's history. They range from a blueprint of GM's iconic design dome and an early map of its nearby proving grounds to an interior wallpaper of 300 patented technologies and a decorative wall of cassette tapes with songs featuring the automaker's brands as well playful references to executive stalwarts such as CEO Mary Barra and President Mark Reuss. One of the centerpiece objects of GM's new headquarters is the McCormick Speed Form, an aerodynamic wind-tunnel model developed at the Warren Technical Center. Courtesy: GM "Leadership asked when we were helping design the space to bring in some Easter eggs and details to represent who we are at GM, you know, honoring our culture and our history and our innovation," Rebecca Waldmeir, GM industrial design architecture and experience manager, told CNBC during a tour of the new headquarters. Other surprises include references to relevant Detroit streets, design influences from GM's famed design campus in suburban Detroit and artwork and sculptures of its products. Aside from the aesthetics, GM officials say the new offices will assist with collaboration and are more relevant to how the company expects its employees to work in a po...
This comparison looks at two popular real estate investment trust (REIT) exchange-traded funds: the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHH) and the State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:RWR) . Both aim to provide broad exposure to the U.S. REIT market, but cost, yield, recent performance, and portfolio construction may influence which is more suitable for investors seeking real estate sector d...
This comparison looks at two popular real estate investment trust (REIT) exchange-traded funds: the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHH) and the State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:RWR) . Both aim to provide broad exposure to the U.S. REIT market, but cost, yield, recent performance, and portfolio construction may influence which is more suitable for investors seeking real estate sector diversification. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Continue reading
The stock market has had quite a run over the past three years. It roared into bull territory, and that momentum has continued, with the S&P 500 delivering annual gains of 24%, 23%, and 16%, respectively. Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, quantum computing players, and other growth companies have led the movement -- for a couple of reasons. Investors, seeing the potential of these exciting tech...
The stock market has had quite a run over the past three years. It roared into bull territory, and that momentum has continued, with the S&P 500 delivering annual gains of 24%, 23%, and 16%, respectively. Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, quantum computing players, and other growth companies have led the movement -- for a couple of reasons. Investors, seeing the potential of these exciting technologies, have aimed to get in on future leaders early in the story. That way, they may maximize their gains as developments unfold. Investors also have liked the idea that we're heading into a lower interest rate environment. The Federal Reserve began cutting rates in 2024 and continued to do so last year. A lower rate environment is positive for companies as it reduces their borrowing costs, making it easier for them to grow. And it also offers relief to consumers' wallets -- and that's great news for consumer-related businesses. Now, as we start off a new year, investors are wondering what's next for stocks. Will the market continue to soar in 2026? It's a great idea to zoom in on the market and consider the current picture closely. And when we do this, we can see that the stock market is doing something witnessed only twice in 153 years. And history is very clear about what may happen in the new year. Continue reading
Germany is open to taking “joint action” with international partners to bolster supply chains and ensure access to materials critical to manufacturing, Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said before departing for a two-day visit to the US. In Washington DC for the third time since taking office in May 2025, Klingbeil will attend a Group of Seven finance ministers meeting convened ...
Germany is open to taking “joint action” with international partners to bolster supply chains and ensure access to materials critical to manufacturing, Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said before departing for a two-day visit to the US. In Washington DC for the third time since taking office in May 2025, Klingbeil will attend a Group of Seven finance ministers meeting convened by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent . The talks are expected to focus on critical raw materials and the security of global supply chains. Germany wants to “reduce dependencies and strengthen supply security” in this area, which is crucial for its economy, Klingbeil said in a statement. The gathering takes place as China wields its hold on the processing of so-called rare earths, used in electric vehicles, energy production and defense. Beijing triggered a panic across many industries in Europe last year after it set up an export license regime to oversee the shipping of some of the vital materials. Read More: China Starts Granting General Licenses for Rare Earths, EU Says Klingbeil also called on the US to respect the sovereignty and international law with regard to Greenland, which has become a flashpoint after US President Donald Trump renewed his demand to take over the self-governing island that’s part of the Kingdom of Denmark. “It is solely a matter for Denmark and Greenland to decide on the future of Greenland,” Klingbeil said. “Territorial sovereignty and integrity must be respected. These principles of international law apply to everyone — including the United States,” he said. Trump’s Greenland Grab Triggers Incredulity Then Rattles Europe Trump Says He’ll Get Deal on Greenland, ‘Easy Way’ or ‘Hard Way’ No Amount of Money Can Buy Greenland, Lawmakers Tell Trump Why Trump Is Obsessed With Taking Over Greenland: QuickTake
Opposition leader says a future Conservative government would ban phones in schools, as teachers’ union also backs social media ban Geraldine McKelvie is a senior correspondent at the Guardian One of the UK’s biggest teaching unions has called on the government to ban social media for under-16s over concerns about mental health and concentration. Teachers are dealing every day with the fallout of ...
Opposition leader says a future Conservative government would ban phones in schools, as teachers’ union also backs social media ban Geraldine McKelvie is a senior correspondent at the Guardian One of the UK’s biggest teaching unions has called on the government to ban social media for under-16s over concerns about mental health and concentration. Teachers are dealing every day with the fallout of a social media landscape not originally designed and not suitable for children . Social media companies have shown time and again that they will not act responsibly unless they are forced to do so . If we are serious about safeguarding children, protecting their mental health and combating the behaviour crisis in our schools, then a statutory ban for under-16s must happen urgently . Continue reading...
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) CEO Alex Karp described his company's revenue growth as "otherworldly" in a recent letter to shareholders. Even if you think that's an exaggeration, the sentiment is on point. Unsurprisingly, Palantir's stock has been on a sizzling hot streak. Shares of the artificial intelligence (AI) software company skyrocketed 135% last year. However, Wall Street expects Pa...
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) CEO Alex Karp described his company's revenue growth as "otherworldly" in a recent letter to shareholders. Even if you think that's an exaggeration, the sentiment is on point. Unsurprisingly, Palantir's stock has been on a sizzling hot streak. Shares of the artificial intelligence (AI) software company skyrocketed 135% last year. However, Wall Street expects Palantir's stock to stall in 2026 but has great expectations for another AI stock. The consensus 12-month price target for Palantir reflects a potential upside of a low single-digit percentage. Of the 25 analysts who cover the stock that S&P Global surveyed (NYSE: SPGI) in January, only four recommended buying Palantir. Continue reading
Last year was full of history-making moments for America's leading retirement program. In the year that Social Security officially celebrated its 90th anniversary, the average monthly retired-worker benefit surpassed $2,000 for the first time in the program's storied history. Social Security's 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 also marked the fifth consecutive year that beneficiaries ...
Last year was full of history-making moments for America's leading retirement program. In the year that Social Security officially celebrated its 90th anniversary, the average monthly retired-worker benefit surpassed $2,000 for the first time in the program's storied history. Social Security's 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 also marked the fifth consecutive year that beneficiaries have seen their payout climb by at least 2.5%. That hasn't happened in almost three decades (1988-1997). But perhaps the biggest spotlight has been on the numerous Social Security changes that President Donald Trump or his administration oversaw since he took office in January 2025. Continue reading