Laura Fernandez, a close ally of outgoing populist President Rodrigo Chaves, has been elected Costa Rica's next leader. She pledges to continue his transformative agenda, including constitutional reforms and emergency measures to combat drug violence, signaling a profound shift for the nation.
French IT giant Capgemini moves to sell its U.S. government solutions subsidiary following political and internal pressure over its contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as public debate intensifies around tech's role in immigration enforcement.
Backed by a major U.S. government loan and a surge in private equity, USA Rare Earth is accelerating its domestic mining and manufacturing projects, positioning itself at the forefront of a critical national strategy.
The American-born pontiff has issued a public plea for peace amid reports of a covert U.S. plan to destabilize Cuba's government, marking his latest critique of Trump-era foreign policy.
Amidst a backdrop of economic recalibration in Japan and cautious optimism in China, select Asian tech firms are leveraging innovation to defy market volatility. We analyze three companies—from gaming to IoT—with the fundamentals to outperform in the year ahead.
Amidst a cautiously optimistic Asian market, companies where executives and directors hold significant stakes are drawing investor attention. We examine three high-conviction plays in semiconductors, 3D printing, and biotech where insider ownership aligns with explosive growth forecasts.
After years of punishing declines, MaxLinear's stock appears deeply discounted. But does a 29% gap between its market price and intrinsic value signal a genuine opportunity, or merely reflect the structural challenges facing the chip designer?
As regional markets navigate post-oil volatility and geopolitical shifts, a closer look reveals three penny stocks—from Turkish media to Saudi healthcare—that combine resilient balance sheets with high-risk, high-reward potential for the discerning investor.
An unprecedented potato harvest in Germany has led to a wave of grassroots initiatives, with farmers distributing millions of surplus potatoes for free in Berlin, sparking community spirit and a debate on food waste and market impacts.
Israeli authorities have issued expulsion orders to a Bedouin community near Ramallah, while settler attacks on schools and homes intensify across the occupied West Bank, further constricting Palestinian living space.
Electronic Arts (EA) is set to report its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close, with Wall Street anticipating a significant revenue rebound. The report comes at a pivotal moment for the gaming sector, which has faced mixed signals from consumers and a volatile market.
Video game giant Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close. Investors are watching closely for signs of resilience in the gaming sector after recent stock declines and mixed performances from tech peers.
A Minnesota judge orders the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from a Texas ICE facility, citing 'traumatizing children' in pursuit of deportation quotas. The case sparked national outrage over the treatment of asylum-seeking families.
A San Antonio family's morning commute turned to terror when a driver, angered by a brief honk, opened fire on their vehicle, critically wounding a child in the backseat.
The Adecco Group's launch of a global HR and talent consulting platform under its LHH brand marks a deliberate shift towards higher-margin services. This analysis examines whether this strategic move can reshape the company's financial narrative amid ongoing margin pressures and a challenging debt profile.
Crude futures retreated sharply on Monday after weekend comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested diplomatic engagement with Iran, easing fears of a military confrontation that had recently buoyed markets.
The Northern Ireland Executive has suspended a planned revaluation of hotel business rates, averting significant tax increases for accommodation providers slated for 2026 and providing temporary stability for the region's tourism industry.
As China's pork industry grapples with overcapacity and falling prices, a growing appetite for premium, flavorful black pork among the middle class is offering a lifeline to farmers and reshaping market strategies.
Shares of Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) have skyrocketed over 224% in the past year, drawing intense scrutiny from investors. As the stock hovers near analyst targets, the market debates whether its valuation still has room to run or if it's overheated in the face of sector headwinds.
As CME Group's stock rides a wave of strong derivatives trading activity, a deep dive into its valuation metrics suggests the market may be getting ahead of itself. With shares up over 24% in the past year, we examine whether the current price truly reflects the exchange giant's underlying value.
