Micron’s stock gains, signaling a ‘return to optimism’ about the chip sector

In October 2025, Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta (META 2.79%) announced plans to build a 2-gigawatt data center. By July 2026, that data center’s capacity had been upgraded to 5 gigawatts. Meta isn’t the only company building huge data centers; Space Exploration Corporation (SPCX 5.41%) is leasing out AI computing power from what it calls Colossus I…

An updated annual report describes global sustainability reporting as “transitioning from a fragmented landscape toward one that is increasingly structured, standardized, and integrated.” However, the report notes that the transition “may continue to be challenged by shifting geopolitical and regulatory sentiment within some of the world’s largest economies.” The report from the International Federation of…

As high temperatures bake California and strong winds make it more susceptible to fire, voters in the state are being wooed by political candidates with divergent visions for how to protect homes from stepped-up climate risks. California has the nation’s largest home insurance market, according to McKinsey & Co., worth $15 billion. Jane Kim argues…

A newly published AICPA standards update will affect how CPAs obtain audit evidence through external confirmation procedures. The most significant change in Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 150, External Confirmations  is a new requirement for the auditor to perform external confirmation procedures for cash and cash equivalents held by third parties unless certain conditions exist….

Lemonade (LMND +4.35%) stock isn’t having a great year. The insurance technology company’s stock is down 7% year-to-date after skyrocketing 341% between 2024 and 2025. But I think it could reach $100 next year, implying a 40% increase from today’s price. Here’s why. A different kind of insurance company When Lemonade opened its virtual doors…

A Texas district court this week issued a temporary injunction against a wind turbine recycling company that has stockpiled thousands of wind turbine blades at two facilities in Sweetwater. The temporary injunction orders Global Fiberglass Solutions to immediately cease accepting shipments of wind turbine blades and to remove all the blades within the next two…