Investments Consider Avoid

Are gold bars and coins a smart investment right now?

There are many gold assets to consider, but buying gold bars and coins could be a good move in today's market.

Beyond Casts Doubt on $40M Investment in The Container Store

Beyond said it has concerns regarding The Container Store’s ability to reach an agreement with lenders based on the financing proposals presented thus far.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Exxon to Invest $200 Million to Expand Texas Plants

Exxon plans to expand its effort to build the plans to process 1 billion pounds of waste annually by 2027.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Amazon investing more in Anthropic, ChatGPT's competitor

Amazon has announced a $4 billion investment in Anthropic, one of OpenAI's main competitors. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more on the brands trying to compete with the popular ChatGPT ...

Goldman Sachs takes $900mn hit on Northvolt investment

US bank is second-largest shareholder in Swedish battery maker which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

TotalEnergies suspends fresh investment in Adani joint ventures

Indian conglomerate releases report on operations after US indictment of founder Gautam Adani for alleged bribery

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

What are the cheapest ways to invest in physical gold?

Buying physical gold can come with hefty upfront costs, but there are ways to make the purchase more affordable.

SoftBank to boost OpenAI stake with up to $1.5bn investment

Masayoshi Son says his mission is to bring about artificial superintelligence

Business - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Indonesia blocks Apple iPhone 16 sales over lack of investment

Marketing and sale of model prohibited after tech giant fails to meet rule 40% of phones be made from local parts. Indonesia has prohibited the marketing and sale of the iPhone 16 model over ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

US cements rule to limit high-tech investments to China

The Treasury Department cemented a final rule on Monday that limits those in the United States from investing in certain technologies to China that could bolster the nation's military and threaten ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments

Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projects

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Biden to unveil $3 billion investment in U.S. ports in Baltimore

President Biden will announce initiative to modernize ports across the U.S. and improve working conditions for dockworkers.

How Arm could be the unexpected winner of the AI investment boom

Shares in the British chip designer, which is controlled by SoftBank, have trebled in price over the past year. But its ambitions go much further

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Australia to invest $12bn in missile manufacturing amid China’s rise

Canberra has prioritised domestic capabilities in defence strategy overhaul to meet ‘missile age’

World - Financial Times - October 30

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

DoorDash keeps investing in expansion, as more consumers use platform in third quarter

DoorDash Inc. on Wednesday reported third-quarter results and a fourth-quarter demand outlook that topped expectations, as the company continues to invest in expansion and improving service.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Microsoft CFO says OpenAI investment will cut into profit this quarter

Microsoft has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI, a bet that's weighing on the company's profitability.

Business - CNBC - October 31

BNP Paribas Investment Bank Growth Offsets Retail Weakness

BNP Paribas reported a rise in third-quarter earnings that was in line with market expectations, as growth in its investment bank offset softness in its domestic retail business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Morgan Stanley is launching an investing index tied to sports leagues

Sports have proven to be an attractive and growing asset class as valuations have skyrocketed over the past decade.