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.
BlackRock has increased its stake in the diversified precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater beyond 5%, signaling strong institutional confidence amid a historic rally in gold and platinum group metals. We examine the drivers behind the surge and what it means for investors.
Blackstone Inc. is weighing a sale of Interplex's information and communications technology business, with early-stage talks suggesting a valuation exceeding $1 billion, sources familiar with the matter said.
Shares and bonds of New World Development surged after reports that Blackstone is in advanced talks to become its largest shareholder, a potential lifeline for the embattled Hong Kong property giant and a signal of shifting sentiment in the city's real estate market.
The private equity giant announced a dividend increase to $1.49 per share, pushing its yield above the industry average. While future earnings projections are robust, analysts flag concerns over the current payout ratio and the firm's mixed dividend history.
Months after a sudden $19 billion liquidation event rocked crypto markets, a war of words has erupted among industry CEOs. The debate centers on whether the crash was caused by a technical glitch, systemic leverage, or aggressive yield marketing, exposing deep fissures in the industry's post-mortem analysis.
Panama's Supreme Court has declared CK Hutchison's concession to operate the Balboa and Cristóbal ports unconstitutional, derailing a major sale and placing APM Terminals in temporary control. The ruling intensifies geopolitical tensions over control of the strategic Panama Canal.
The alternative investment giant reported its strongest annual results in four decades, fueled by a surge in fundraising to $240 billion. Executives pointed to early signs of a reopening in deal activity and IPO markets, setting the stage for increased asset sales in 2026.
As Nvidia's Blackwell and Rubin chips push power densities to unprecedented levels, the $4 trillion AI revolution faces a formidable physical constraint: heat. Vertiv Holdings, a critical infrastructure provider, is emerging as an essential player in solving this thermal challenge, with surging demand signaling a major shift in data center economics.
Months after the 'Crypto Black Friday' crash, allegations of platform instability and market manipulation continue to dog Binance, sparking fierce debate about trust and power in the digital asset space.
Lean hog futures slipped lower on Friday, contrasting with a steady rise in the CME Lean Hog Index, as traders weighed softer cash prices against stronger wholesale pork values.
BrightSpire Capital, Inc. (BRSP) finds itself predominantly in the hands of institutional investors, a vote of confidence that brings both stability and potential volatility. As major funds like Vanguard and BlackRock hold significant shares, the stock's trajectory is closely tied to their moves.
Iran has announced plans to designate the armed forces of European Union member states as terrorist organizations, a direct response to the EU's blacklisting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The escalation marks a new low in diplomatic relations and raises fears of further regional instability.
Sean Grayson receives maximum sentence for second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black mother who had called 911 for help.
Profitability alone doesn't guarantee a winning stock. We examine three firms—Chewy, RH, and Proto Labs—that are in the black but face significant headwinds that may limit their future returns, prompting investors to look elsewhere for growth.
Morris Chang, the 94-year-old founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., made his first public appearance in over a year at a private dinner in Taipei with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The meeting, which ended months of speculation about Chang's health and public role, also served as a platform to reaffirm TSMC's central position in the global chip supply chain.
Security forces are engaged in extensive operations across Balochistan following a devastating wave of coordinated assaults by separatist militants on civilian and government targets over the weekend, which killed nearly 50 people and marked a significant escalation in the long-running conflict.
Despite recent price pressures, Ethereum is positioned for a potential surge, driven by impending U.S. crypto legislation and its dominant role in the booming tokenization of real-world assets. Analysts see a pivotal window opening before mid-2026.
As Artisan Partners prepares to report fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing its recent track record against a backdrop of mixed signals from peers. Will this earnings release mark a turning point?
In a landmark move to end regulatory ambiguity, the SEC and CFTC have formally merged their 'Project Crypto' into a single rulebook. The joint initiative aims to harmonize federal oversight of crypto markets, drawing clearer lines between securities and commodities as legislative efforts advance in Congress.
