The U.S. labor market faced its toughest year since the pandemic in 2025, with layoffs soaring to 1.2 million. Economists warn of an 'uncomfortably slow' rebound in 2026, leaving job seekers navigating a landscape of fierce competition and hiring freezes.
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing and his conglomerate CK Hutchison have been tied up in global US-China rivalry since announcing a controversial $19 billion sale of strategic ports in Panama last year.Beijing authorities intensified pressure on CK Hutchison last year, repeatedly criticising the conglomerate's sale of its Panama Canal ports.
Oil prices pulled back from multi-month highs on Friday amid broad market risk aversion, yet President Trump's intensified focus on Iran continues to inject a significant risk premium into the market, setting Brent crude for its strongest monthly gain in years.
In a major strategic pivot, welding and fabrication giant ESAB announces the acquisition of inspection specialist Eddyfi Technologies for $1.45 billion, aiming to create an integrated workflow from fabrication to lifecycle monitoring.
In a volatile market, companies with high insider ownership often signal strong alignment between management and shareholders. We examine three Asian growth firms where insiders hold over 30% of the equity.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi called for enhanced cooperation to foster an "equal and orderly multipolar world" during a meeting in Beijing. The visit underscores Uruguay's strategic balancing act and China's sustained diplomatic outreach to South America amid global tensions.
The German electrical equipment manufacturer FRIWO AG demonstrates a masterclass in capital allocation, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) surging to an impressive 48%. This marks a dramatic turnaround from losses five years ago, achieved without a significant increase in its capital base, highlighting operational transformation and efficient reinvestment.
A striking similarity between Ethereum's current price action against Bitcoin and the pattern that preceded the last major crypto bull run has analysts suggesting the market may be coiled for a sharp move higher, echoing the momentum associated with the Lunar Year of the Horse.
A school bus carrying 30-40 elementary students veered off a Sacramento roadway into a creek Monday morning. While all children were safely evacuated without injury, preliminary reports suggest the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, sparking an investigation and renewed safety discussions.
Asian equities staged a strong recovery on Tuesday, with South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei leading gains as investors returned to tech stocks. The rebound follows recent volatility, with markets now focused on corporate earnings and geopolitical risks.
A tentative détente between the U.S. and Iran is injecting optimism into Gulf markets, with bourses in Saudi Arabia and Dubai rallying. Against this backdrop, investors are scouring the region for fundamentally strong companies poised to capitalize on the shifting landscape.
A notable easing of US-Iran tensions has buoyed investor confidence across Gulf bourses, creating a favorable backdrop for stable, income-generating equities. We analyze three regional dividend stocks offering potential portfolio resilience amid shifting market dynamics.
Industrial battery giant EnerSys (ENS) is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter results after Wednesday's market close. Investors are weighing strong recent performance against a history of revenue misses and a tempered growth outlook.
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation bolsters its forward workload with a series of new multi-year contracts totaling approximately $1.3 billion, headlined by a major harsh-environment rig award in Norway, signaling a strategic geographic expansion and renewed confidence in the offshore cycle.
Elon Musk announces the merger of SpaceX and xAI, outlining an ambitious plan to construct solar-powered data centers in space, which he claims will become the most cost-effective source of AI computing power within years.
Aerospace and defense component maker Woodward, Inc. (WWD) is commanding investor attention following a robust first-quarter earnings beat, a significant dividend hike, and an upgraded full-year outlook. The strong results have propelled the stock to new highs, reigniting the debate over its valuation in a rapidly evolving industry.
Matrix Service Company (MTRX) is set to release its fourth-quarter financial results after the market closes Wednesday. Investors will be watching to see if the industrial construction firm can meet elevated revenue forecasts and translate top-line growth into stronger profitability.
As Kennametal (KMT) prepares to release its quarterly results, investors are weighing strong recent performance against a history of revenue misses. The report comes amid mixed signals from the industrial machinery sector.
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday. Investors will be watching to see if the bearings and power transmission specialist can continue its track record of surpassing Wall Street's forecasts amidst a mixed landscape for industrial machinery firms.
Brazil's state-controlled oil giant Petrobras is trading at deep value multiples, offering investors a covered dividend yield near 10%. Analysts argue its disciplined payout and exposure to a tightening global oil market create a rare mix of income and asymmetric upside.
