The Malaysian software firm AppAsia Berhad (KLSE:APPASIA) is showing signs of a sustainable recovery, with key profitability metrics turning positive after years of struggle. Investors are taking note as the company begins to generate returns from reinvested capital.
The U.S. dollar extended its weekly decline as fresh geopolitical risks, including new tariff threats over Cuba and potential military action against Iran, dampened appetite for American assets, despite domestic political relief.
British American Tobacco's shares have soared over 138% in five years, but a deep dive into its valuation reveals a complex picture. While a discounted cash flow model suggests significant upside, its premium P/E ratio tells a more cautious tale, leaving investors to question if the rally has further to run.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust fourth-quarter results, driven by a potent mix of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions like AssuredPartners. Management projects sustained mid-single-digit growth for 2026, backed by a significant capital reserve for further mergers and acquisitions.
Howard Wealth Management's significant purchase of the Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCU) highlights a strategic move towards defined-maturity fixed income, underscoring a disciplined approach to building cash flow ladders in a volatile rate environment.
Ford Motor Co. disclosed a significant non-cash charge tied to its global pension plans, though the automaker emphasized the impact is isolated to its accounting and won't affect operational earnings or near-term cash flow.
Despite a soft first quarter, Beazer Homes executives outline a clear strategy to drive full-year EBITDA and book value growth, citing improving buyer traffic, cost-cutting initiatives, and a strategic shift toward higher-margin, solar-included communities.
A significant divestment from a short-duration bond ETF highlights a broader portfolio pivot towards growth assets as opportunity costs rise, questioning the role of capital preservation funds in a changing rate environment.
Sony Group's entertainment giant reported a 12% year-over-year decline in fiscal third-quarter sales, dragged down by weaker theatrical and television production results, while its music and gaming divisions continued to show robust growth.
A housing complex in northern Lebanon sheltering hundreds of Syrian Shiite refugees has become a focal point for regional tensions, facing unproven allegations of harboring loyalists to the fallen Assad regime. The controversy underscores the fragile sectarian landscape and deep-seated suspicions shaping Syria's aftermath.
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has sharply criticized House Republicans' focus on the Clintons in the Jeffrey Epstein document review, calling it a self-defeating political stunt. He predicts the upcoming depositions will backfire on the GOP.
In a decisive move against becoming the world's 'dumping ground,' Malaysia has imposed an immediate and comprehensive ban on all electronic waste imports, closing loopholes and launching a crackdown on corruption within its environmental oversight bodies.
A 26-year-old Illinois man has admitted to orchestrating a phishing campaign that compromised the Snapchat accounts of nearly 600 women, leading to the theft of private photos. The case is linked to a former university coach already serving prison time.
Despite a fractured electoral landscape, incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is forecast to navigate post-poll negotiations and lead a new coalition government, leveraging nationalist sentiment and his party's pivotal role.
Brad Karp has stepped down as chairman of elite law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, citing media scrutiny over his past social interactions with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a 'distraction' for the firm.
Indigenous groups in Brazil's Amazon have intensified a two-week occupation of a key Cargill port terminal, demanding the government revoke decrees prioritizing river dredging for grain exports. The standoff highlights growing tensions between Brazil's economic ambitions and environmental pledges.
A breakdown of Alicanto Minerals' (ASX:AQI) share register reveals a company largely driven by its retail shareholder base, while insiders maintain a significant 17% stake, raising questions about alignment and future direction.
Apple's strategic acquisition of an Israeli AI startup and a deeper partnership with Google aim to supercharge Siri, while new Indian tax policies fuel its manufacturing diversification away from China, signaling a pivotal shift in the tech giant's long-term strategy.
A super PAC linked to AIPAC has launched a $2.2 million ad campaign against former Rep. Tom Malinowski, a moderate Democrat who questioned unconditional aid to Israel. Critics see the move as a warning to other candidates ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A faster-than-expected coronal mass ejection, triggered by a major solar flare, has heightened forecasts for a widespread aurora borealis display visible from multiple northern U.S. states Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
