In Thailand's crucial northeast, a profound political realignment is underway. Farmers, disillusioned by unmet promises and economic hardship, are abandoning decades of party loyalty to back individual candidates, testing the foundations of the Shinawatra family's political machine ahead of pivotal elections.
As Thailand heads to the polls, three major parties offer starkly different visions for the nation's path forward, from populist subsidies to structural reforms, setting the stage for a pivotal political contest.
Kuya Silver reports a record quarterly production haul from its Bethania silver mine alongside accelerated underground development, drawing investor focus. However, a premium valuation against a backdrop of ongoing losses presents a complex picture for the junior miner.
Cardiac monitoring specialist iRhythm has finalized a significant corporate restructuring, creating a new parent company to serve as its publicly listed entity on Nasdaq. The move is seen as a strategic step to streamline governance and provide operational flexibility as the company expands its AI-driven health platform.
Travere Therapeutics faces a securities fraud investigation by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, raising questions about the accuracy of its past disclosures. The probe casts a shadow over the company's critical transition, as it banks on its kidney drug FILSPARI to drive growth amid mounting legal and commercial pressures.
Chinese authorities have executed four individuals convicted of running a multi-billion dollar telecom fraud and gambling network from Myanmar, responsible for six deaths. The move follows last week's execution of 11 others, signaling Beijing's intensifying campaign against organized cybercrime in Southeast Asia.
A sharp correction in Bitcoin prices has pushed MicroStrategy's massive holdings into significant paper losses, testing the resolve of the corporate sector's most vocal crypto advocate and raising questions about the sustainability of its accumulation strategy.
Sanofi's experimental oral drug venglustat demonstrated significant neurological benefits for patients with Type 3 Gaucher disease in a late-stage trial, but failed to meet its primary endpoint in a separate study for Fabry disease, casting uncertainty on its regulatory path.
Two of the largest known Ethereum holders, BitcoinOG and Trend Research, have strategically sold a combined $371 million worth of ETH to repay loans on the Aave protocol. This voluntary deleveraging, distinct from over $140 million in automated liquidations processed by Aave, highlights a shift towards caution among major crypto players amid market volatility.
As transatlantic tensions simmer, a renewed push to bring home Germany's gold stored in New York vaults sparks debate over financial security, political symbolism, and Cold War-era trust.
Shareholder analysis reveals a distinctive ownership structure at Swiss electrical engineering group Burkhalter Holding, where retail investors collectively hold the largest stake, while insiders retain significant control. This balance of power highlights both broad public interest and strong managerial alignment in the CHF1.5 billion company.
Cross-chain protocol CrossCurve has been exploited for an estimated $3 million, with a critical smart contract flaw allowing unauthorized fund withdrawals across multiple blockchains. The incident renews scrutiny on bridge security and user protections in decentralized finance.
As diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza show fragile progress, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 30 Palestinians overnight, with multiple children among the casualties, according to local health authorities.
Following a series of brazen, coordinated attacks claimed by a separatist group that killed dozens, Pakistani security forces report a sweeping response resulting in over 140 militant casualties, as tensions with neighboring India and Afghanistan flare.
A Russian drone strike targeted a bus carrying coal miners in central Ukraine, killing at least a dozen workers hours after Kyiv announced a postponement of diplomatic negotiations. The attack, condemned as a deliberate strike on civilians, marks one of the deadliest single incidents for Ukraine's energy sector since the invasion began.
A five-year-old boy, whose detention made him a symbol of U.S. immigration enforcement, has been released with his father. Their case highlights the ongoing political stalemate over border policy and government funding, with a partial shutdown looming.
Alibaba Group has announced a massive 3 billion yuan ($431 million) campaign to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar efforts by rivals Tencent and Baidu. The move intensifies a high-stakes battle for user adoption in China's rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.
Aalberts N.V. (AMS:AALB), a mid-cap specialist in industrial technology, has seen a significant price surge on the ENXTAM, prompting analysts to revisit its valuation and growth trajectory amidst market volatility.
While the UK kitchenware retailer maintains sales growth, a five-year decline in a key profitability metric and rising liabilities signal potential headwinds for investors.
A surge of competitively priced Chinese electric vehicles and consumer goods is rapidly transforming Latin American markets, forcing governments from Mexico to Brazil to enact new tariffs and trade defenses to shield domestic industries from the influx.
