US markets kick off 2026 with record highs as Dow Jones Industrial Average crosses 49,000 for the first time and S&P 500 notches fresh all-time high at 6,944.
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 processors built on Intel 18A, the most advanced semiconductor process ever manufactured in the United States. Pre-orders begin immediately with systems shipping January 27.
Samsung debuts Vision AI Companion platform and 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, positioning television as the centerpiece of AI-powered smart homes.
Crude futures drop sharply after President Trump announces deal with Venezuela to relinquish millions of barrels of oil supply, worth up to $2.8 billion, adding to global supply concerns.
Michael Brennan
