The United Arab Emirates has issued a stark warning against renewed conflict in the Middle East, urging Washington and Tehran to seek a lasting settlement as diplomats prepare for crucial negotiations this week.
Chloe Cole, a prominent detransitioner advocate, sees a recent $2 million malpractice settlement in New York as a pivotal precedent, predicting a wave of similar lawsuits from young people who regret gender transition procedures.
The Monetary Policy Committee maintains the base rate at 3.75%, a level held since December's cut, as policymakers balance inflation concerns against fragile growth signals.
A 2015 email from Ghislaine Maxwell to Jeffrey Epstein, released in the latest document dump, appears to confirm the authenticity of the controversial photograph of Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre, dealing a significant blow to the disgraced royal's long-standing narrative.
A consortium of leading South African financial and tech firms has launched ZARU, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the South African Rand. The move is seen as a strategic response to the rapid adoption of dollar-denominated stablecoins and aims to keep local currency relevant in the digital age.
A secluded compound housing Syrian Shiite refugees in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley has become a focal point for regional anxieties, exposing unresolved fears and geopolitical tensions that outlasted the fall of the Assad regime.
Meta Platforms confronts significant legal challenges on two fronts: a multi-billion dollar patent infringement lawsuit targeting its smart glasses technology and a high-stakes trial in New Mexico over child safety allegations. These proceedings could impact the company's hardware roadmap, policy decisions, and investor sentiment.
While Beazer Homes USA's recent quarterly earnings fell short of market expectations, a closer look at the financial statements reveals a more nuanced story. Significant one-time charges weighed on the bottom line, but underlying operational performance may be more resilient than the headline figures suggest.
Beyond its role in payments, XRP's underlying technology is positioning itself at the forefront of a multi-billion dollar financial revolution: the tokenization of real-world assets. Analysts point to 2026 as a potential inflection point for adoption and value.
As Russia intensifies winter attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, negotiators from both sides, with U.S. envoys present, continue high-stakes talks seeking a path to end the nearly four-year war, despite a reported surge in civilian casualties.
ExxonMobil reshapes its portfolio with a dual-pronged strategy, resolving a long-standing arbitration in Colombia to secure exploration rights while closing its aging Fife ethylene plant in Scotland, signaling a sharper focus on core, cost-efficient assets.
TD Cowen raises its price target on Mondelez International (MDLZ) to $65, maintaining a Buy rating following the company's solid Q4 revenue growth, despite a significant drop in reported earnings per share.
Tether's flagship stablecoin continues to expand its user base and reserves even as the broader crypto market contracts, solidifying its critical role in digital asset infrastructure while raising fresh questions about systemic risks.
Bunge Global reported a mixed fourth quarter, with adjusted earnings slightly below the prior year. While integration synergies from the Viterra merger are materializing faster than expected, management offered a cautious initial 2026 forecast, citing limited visibility—particularly from pending U.S. biofuel policy—and an earnings cadence heavily weighted to the year's second half.
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran resume in Oman on Friday, against a backdrop of recent conflict, domestic unrest, and escalating rhetoric over Tehran's advancing nuclear program.
Automotive seating giant Adient posted a stronger-than-expected start to fiscal 2026, lifting its annual forecast on the back of robust growth in China and significant new North American onshoring business, which management now values at $500 million in future revenue.
Weatherford International posted solid Q4 results with revenue growth and improved cash flow, driven by Latin American recovery and cost discipline. However, executives project a bifurcated 2026, anticipating a soft first half before a potential rebound, against a backdrop of uncertain global energy spending.
In newly released court documents, Ghislaine Maxwell acknowledges introducing Virginia Giuffre to the Duke of York and confirms the setting of a long-disputed photograph, dealing another blow to the royal's claims.
Amidst market fears over Medicaid margins and political noise, Centene Corporation (CNC) presents a compelling bull case. Analysts argue its government-backed, counter-cyclical business model and steep discount to intrinsic value signal a multi-year recovery opportunity.
Vicor Corporation (VICR) is navigating a critical transition, with its equity story now powered by a burgeoning high-margin licensing stream and its next-generation power delivery technology aimed at AI infrastructure. While the stock's valuation reflects optimism, execution on these dual fronts will determine its trajectory.
