Early last year, Super Micro Computer (SMCI 2.77%) was one of the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) winners. The stock soared 188% in the first half as customers rushed to the equipment maker for servers, workstations, and other elements crucial to AI data centers.

McDonald's (MCD -0.84%) and its golden arches are known the world over. There are nuances to the menu, depending on the country in which you find a McDonald's restaurant, but broadly speaking, every location is pretty much the same.

LOS ANGELES , Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Harmonic Inc. ("Harmonic" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: HLIT) for violations of the securities laws. INVESTIGATION DETAILS: The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

Unilever on Thursday moved forward with its plan to separate its ice cream-making division, saying it will be listed on three stock exchanges.

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have helped indexes soar in recent times as investors bet on this industry's ability to drive earnings growth and spark game-changing innovations. Companies developing tools for the AI infrastructure buildout and companies applying AI to their businesses have already started benefiting from this hot technology -- and investors have noticed.

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD -1.20%), often called TD Bank, has a huge 5.1% dividend yield. Stocks in the S&P 500 yield a scant 1.2% on average, and the average bank is only offering 2.3%.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR 4.24%) was the best-performing member of the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.27%) last year. Shares jumped 340% amid soaring demand for its artificial intelligence platform AIP, and that momentum has carried into the current year.

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $III #AI--Enterprises in France are facing competing pressures to increase their cloud investments to drive AI adoption while also cutting costs, ISG says.

As widely expected, Honda and Nissan have ended discussions about a potential merger but will continue working together on electric vehicle (EV) development. The two Japanese automakers, along with Mitsubishi, had considered joining forces to compete with rising Chinese EV manufacturers.

Drinks bottler Coca-Cola HBC (ASX:CHB) saw its shares top the FTSE 100 and reach a new all-time high on Thursday morning even though it slowing in profit growth for the coming year. For the past year, underlying operating profits grew 11% to €1.2 billion, as organic revenue grew 13.8%, with volumes up 2.8% as improvements were seen across sparkling, energy drinks and coffee.

Honda and Nissan initially wanted to finalize an agreement by June.

Reddit's (NYSE:RDDT) stock tumbled 13% in after-hours trading, wiping nearly $6 billion from its valuation following a mixed fourth-quarter earnings report that fell short of investor expectations. Revenue surged 70% year-over-year to $427.7 million, beating analyst forecasts of $405.5 million.

Two analysts published positive notes as the shares finally arrested a painful slide.

Apple has officially partnered with Alibaba to power AI features on iPhones sold in China, marking a significant shift in the company's artificial intelligence strategy in one of its most critical markets.

Santander and Barclays have launched mortgage deals below 4%, the first since November, as competition between lenders increases. The move comes as expectations grow for further Bank of England base rate cuts after the Monetary Policy Committee opted for a quarter point drop earlier this month to 4.5%.

British American Tobacco PLC (LSE:BATS) shares tumbled 8% despite seeming to be slightly better than expectations in terms of revenue and earnings. Revenue for the year was down 5.2% to £25.9 billion, driven by the sale of businesses in Russia and Belarus the year before and currency headwinds, while organic revenue was up 1.3%.

Alibaba Group's (NYSE:BABA) Hong Kong-listed shares were up 2.5% after chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the e-commerce giant will partner with Apple on artificial intelligence for iPhones sold in China. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Tsai said Apple chose Alibaba's AI technology after evaluating multiple Chinese firms.

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Municipal CEFs like Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio offer tax-free returns, low leverage, and are currently trading at a discount. NXC invests in high-quality municipal securities, with an average coupon of 3.68% and a distribution rate on NAV of 3.97%. The fund's market price is $13.17, NAV is $13.69, and it's trading at a 3.80% discount, presenting a potential profit opportunity.

Barclays has extended the chairmanship of Nigel Higgins for another three years as the bank looks to push ahead with a turnaround plan unveiled last year, the lender said in its annual report on Thursday.