Taiwan's economy surged 8.6% in 2025, its fastest growth since 2010, driven by a global AI boom and a landmark trade agreement with the United States. While analysts project a moderation in 2026, the island's pivotal role in the tech supply chain has delivered record profits for its leading firms.
I.T.S., a natural flavour producer founded in a Newbury kitchen, is investing £10 million in a new Hungerford facility, set to multiply its production capacity twentyfold while retaining its existing sites.
A retrospective analysis reveals the staggering returns from Warren Buffett's key 2016 investments, with a stake in Apple vastly outperforming his own conglomerate and the broader S&P 500 index over ten years.
German factory orders soared 7.8% in December, the strongest monthly gain in two years and far exceeding analyst forecasts, sparking cautious optimism that the industrial heart of Europe may be stabilizing.
Ad tech firm Consumable Inc. has acquired Radio.com and Mark Cuban's Fireside platform, merging them to build a new streaming service aimed at empowering creators in an AI-dominated media landscape, backed by a multi-million-dollar artist fund.
Major automakers have expressed support for the Trump administration's proposal to significantly relax future fuel efficiency targets, while urging adjustments to specific provisions on credit trading and vehicle classifications.
Contrary to widespread economic predictions, aggressive U.S. tariff policies have not stalled growth, forcing a reassessment of trade shock models and policy impacts.
In the quest to stretch a dollar, many consumers fall for common budgeting 'hacks' that promise savings but often deliver the opposite. We examine the hidden costs and unintended consequences of strategies from extreme couponing to bulk buying.
As operating costs rise and markets become saturated, traditional side hustles like rideshare driving and print-on-demand are delivering diminishing returns for new entrants, according to industry data and platform trends.
Preliminary data reveals Greenland's warmest January on record, with temperatures far exceeding historical norms. The rapid warming, occurring at four times the global average rate, is forcing a recalibration of the island's economic pillars—from fishing to mineral extraction—while intensifying international interest in its strategic resources.
In a strategic move to expand its fashion and beauty footprint, Parker Management has acquired talent agency Estate 5, merging two complementary rosters under the Propagate Content umbrella.
President Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia's economic expansion slowed sharply to 1% last year, a significant deceleration from previous years, as the country grapples with the dual pressures of sustained military spending and persistent inflation.
A viral Reddit post, featuring one 26-year-old's stark financial chart, has ignited a cross-generational debate. It highlights how extended parental support is becoming a crucial buffer against modern economic pressures, reshaping the traditional path to independence.
As global trust in U.S. leadership wavers, a deeper crisis of economic mobility threatens the American Dream. The path forward may lie not in more capitalism, but in cultivating a new breed of capitalists who share prosperity.
French authorities have demanded 1.7 billion euros from Uber for unpaid payroll taxes, alleging the ride-hailing giant misclassified drivers as independent contractors to avoid employer obligations, a report reveals.
Warren Buffett once admitted that managing a smaller pool of capital can be a 'huge structural advantage.' For retail investors, this isn't just theory—it's a practical edge in accessing high-growth opportunities that are now out of reach for the investing giant.
The traditional rulebook for dining during economic stress is obsolete. As a K-shaped recovery widens the gap between income groups, fast-food giants are struggling with deep discounts while casual dining chains unexpectedly thrive by redefining value.
A private gauge of China's manufacturing activity edged higher in January, defying expectations of a slowdown, as export-oriented firms outperformed. The reading contrasts with weaker official data, highlighting a two-speed industrial sector amid persistent domestic headwinds.
While outlining stabilization efforts in challenged segments like Fibers, Eastman Chemical's leadership emphasized that a sustained recovery hinges on broader end-market demand. The company is betting on strategic projects and chemical recycling to drive future growth amid persistent pricing pressures and global trade dynamics.
While Q3 earnings reflect challenging market conditions, the chemical giant reports strong North American performance and accelerates its strategic shift, breaking ground on a flagship advanced recycling plant in Germany and planning a larger facility in Houston.
