Washington has transferred half a billion dollars from Venezuelan crude sales to an overseas account, marking the first major disbursement under a January pact designed to prevent economic collapse in Caracas while keeping funds under U.S. oversight.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly (LLY) smashed Wall Street forecasts with a 42.6% surge in Q4 revenue to $19.29 billion, sending its stock sharply higher. The company also issued robust full-year guidance, underscoring the transformative impact of its new generation of therapies.
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $5.29 billion, aligning with Wall Street forecasts and marking a 15.9% year-over-year increase. The medical device giant also posted adjusted earnings of $0.80 per share, slightly above consensus, while providing guidance in line with expectations for the coming quarter.
At least 15 people have died after a migrant vessel capsized following a collision with a Greek coast guard patrol boat near the island of Chios. The incident, one of the deadliest in recent years, has reignited debates over migration policies and maritime safety in the Eastern Mediterranean.
A Moscow court has sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to five years and nine months in prison for jokes deemed to incite hatred and offend religious feelings, marking a stark application of wartime censorship laws.
While U.S. officials host a global summit on critical minerals, communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo voice deep skepticism that new deals will translate into local benefits, amid fears of entrenched exploitation and conflict.
The Duke of York has reportedly vacated his long-time Windsor home as newly unsealed court documents fuel fresh allegations concerning his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, placing the royal family under intensified public pressure.
A temporary spending bill ends a brief government shutdown, while a would-be assassin of former President Trump faces sentencing. Other headlines include murder charges for Jill Biden's ex-husband, renewed US-Iran nuclear talks, and a sharp decline in Bitcoin's value.
Facing intensifying competition for its blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, Danish pharmaceutical leader Novo Nordisk has issued a sobering sales outlook for 2026, projecting its first annual decline since 2017 and triggering a sharp stock sell-off.
Uber Technologies reported a mixed quarter, with strong trip growth driven by affordable options but at the cost of profit margins, leading to a disappointing forecast and a sharp premarket stock decline.
As tax season approaches, financial advisors are urging investors to look beyond basic filings. Strategic placement of assets, savvy use of specialized accounts, and timing transactions can significantly enhance after-tax returns over the long haul.
A new report from the influential CfC St. Moritz conference reveals a significant cooling in enthusiasm for crypto IPOs among wealthy investors and executives. While some activity is expected in 2026, confidence has dipped from last year's peak, with attention turning to liquidity, regulation, and market consolidation.
The suburban California home where David and Louise Turpin imprisoned and tortured their 13 children has changed hands, but the survivors' journey through foster care reveals a system struggling to protect the most vulnerable.
Major health insurers face a dual regulatory assault as a proposed freeze on Medicare Advantage payments coincides with a new Department of Labor rule targeting opaque Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) practices, threatening profits on both sides of their businesses.
Novo Nordisk stock plummeted nearly 17% following a stark forecast predicting a significant drop in 2026 sales and profit, driven by intense U.S. price pressures and rising competition in the lucrative GLP-1 drug market.
Banco Santander has struck a definitive agreement to acquire Connecticut-based Webster Financial, parent of Webster Bank, in a landmark deal that will significantly expand the Spanish lender's footprint and scale in the competitive U.S. Northeast market.
Disney's latest animated juggernaut isn't just a theatrical hit; it's a case study in how the company leverages blockbuster IP to drive growth across streaming, parks, and consumer products, creating a competitive moat that rivals struggle to breach.
Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock tumbled after the company issued a flat comparable sales forecast for 2026, disappointing investors who had anticipated growth, even as its fourth-quarter revenue and earnings surpassed expectations.
Africa's largest mobile operator, MTN, is shifting its growth strategy towards targeted fintech acquisitions and a measured push into East Africa, signaling a broader transformation from a traditional telco into a diversified digital platform.
While IonQ captures headlines as a pure-play quantum computing stock, a deeper look reveals stronger investment opportunities lie with diversified tech titans who are building the quantum future on more stable foundations.
