Nubank, the Latin American fintech leader, has secured conditional approval from the OCC for a U.S. national bank charter, setting an 18-month timeline to launch and challenging incumbent banks with its digital-first model.
While rising prices are felt at the checkout line, their long-term erosion of retirement savings is often overlooked. Experts warn that cumulative inflation across essential categories could create a six-figure shortfall for unprepared retirees.
A new analysis reveals significant geographic disparities in Social Security benefits, highlighting how state-level policies and living costs determine the real value of monthly checks for millions of retirees.
Despite reporting a 22% surge in Q4 2025 net income to $4.1 billion, global payments giant Mastercard is cutting approximately 1,400 jobs as part of a strategic review, highlighting the complex balance between growth and operational efficiency in the fintech sector.
Preliminary Eurostat data reveals Spain and Portugal grew at more than double the eurozone average in Q4 2025, driven by resilient domestic demand and strategic advantages, while the broader bloc's recovery remains uneven.
Wildfires ravaging Argentina's Patagonia region have breached a UNESCO World Heritage site, fueling a political firestorm over President Javier Milei's deep cuts to environmental and emergency funding.
Chevron Corp. reported a drop in fourth-quarter earnings that nonetheless beat analyst expectations, as the oil giant emphasized operational efficiency to navigate lower crude prices. The company, the sole U.S. producer active in Venezuela, signaled it is assessing further investment opportunities in the country following recent geopolitical shifts.
The German sportswear giant reports preliminary figures showing robust growth for the Adidas brand, driven by double-digit expansion across all regions, and unveils a major capital return program to shareholders.
Elon Musk is reportedly in early-stage talks to merge his flagship companies—SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI—into a single, trillion-dollar technology and infrastructure behemoth ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO, sources familiar with the matter indicate.
After a punishing period, AGNC Investment Corp. staged a remarkable comeback in 2025. With a 12% dividend yield and a more favorable macroeconomic backdrop, the mortgage REIT is attracting income investors. But is the momentum sustainable?
A brutal sell-off in Bitcoin, exacerbated by Federal Reserve uncertainty and weak tech earnings, triggered massive withdrawals from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, casting doubt on near-term price targets.
The advisory firm sold a $3.4 million portion of its First Trust Managed Municipal ETF (FMB) holding while maintaining a core $16 million position, signaling a potential tactical adjustment within a tax-advantaged income strategy.
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. sees its shares rally after high-grade drill results from its La Preciosa project in Mexico not only validate its geological model but also prompt a review of mining methods for greater efficiency.
The SAS subsidiary's new enhancement leverages vastly expanded consumer rate shopping data, offering hoteliers granular visibility across room types and distribution channels to refine pricing strategies.
Promised U.S. funds to repair Ukraine's war-shattered energy grid are caught in administrative limbo, leaving millions vulnerable to extreme cold amid renewed Russian strikes and internal U.S. agency disputes.
The Eurozone economy grew 0.3% in Q4 2025, matching the previous quarter's pace and easing earlier recession fears. However, analysts warn that the euro's sharp 14.4% gain against the dollar over the past year threatens to undermine the competitiveness of European exports.
At its virtual annual meeting, RGC Resources (NASDAQ: RGCO) shareholders voted to re-elect directors, retain Deloitte & Touche as auditors, and approve an expansion of the stock bonus plan, signaling strong support for the company's governance and strategic direction.
Tesla maintained its Bitcoin position through a turbulent quarter, reporting significant unrealized losses as cryptocurrency markets slumped, even as its core automotive business outperformed expectations.
Bitcoin's sharp retreat to $81,000 on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, resulted in massive leveraged position liquidations and sent shockwaves through correlated equities.
Exclusive: A newly revealed State Department cable directs embassies worldwide to audit all assistance programs against stringent new rules prohibiting funding for groups involved in abortion services, diversity initiatives, and gender identity advocacy, expanding a long-contested policy to nearly $30 billion in foreign aid.
