After a tumultuous period of bankruptcy and closures, TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette is steering a deeply personal turnaround. Early results from holiday pop-ups and a revamped brand voice show promise, but the road to 1,000 restaurants remains steep.
The narrative around Chinese electric vehicles is undergoing a fundamental shift. Once known primarily for affordability, leading Chinese automakers are now challenging incumbents with rapidly improving quality, technology, and reliability, forcing a global industry recalibration.
Morgan Stanley's top strategist argues that recent U.S. trade shifts have prompted nations worldwide to reassess and leverage their own economic strengths, creating a multi-year investment opportunity in a more multipolar global order.
A broad sell-off in risk assets, from equities to precious metals, has triggered over $2.5 billion in Bitcoin liquidations. Analysts point to shifting Federal Reserve expectations and AI trade anxieties as key drivers behind the latest crypto market tremor.
Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina its 'State of the Year' for business climate and economic development, the state's third such win in six years, following a surge of multi-billion dollar investments from tech and manufacturing giants.
Six Flags Entertainment's shares have tumbled nearly 60% over the past year, trading far below industry peers. A deep dive into its valuation metrics reveals a significant discount, but questions remain about its path to recovery in a shifting leisure landscape.
Investor Kevin O'Leary delivers a blunt message to young entrepreneurs: glorifying overwork is not a badge of honor but a strategic liability. He advocates for sleep, nutrition, and exercise as the real drivers of founder optimization.
Thai military officials have revealed a massive cache of evidence, including scam scripts and fake police setups, seized from a contested border compound in Cambodia, shedding light on the scale of transnational cyber fraud operations in the region.
A Wall Street Journal report reveals a major investment by UAE's Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a Trump-linked cryptocurrency company days before the 2024 inauguration, followed by a reversal of U.S. policy on advanced AI chip exports to the UAE.
Nio's rapid growth and premium positioning make it a compelling story in the EV race, but its massive investment in a proprietary battery-swap network presents a pivotal uncertainty for investors weighing its future.
Bitcoin's recent slump below $74,000 has analysts weighing the risk of a deeper pullback toward $60,000. While Bernstein suggests the downturn may be a late-cycle correction rather than a new crypto winter, the firm points to shifting central bank policies and institutional adoption as keys to the next rally.
Starbucks announces a significant expansion of U.S. recycling access for its polypropylene cold cups, a move that intertwines environmental goals with investor considerations amid mixed financial performance.
In his first interview as Executive Chairman, Gildo Zegna outlines a strategy of agility and direct consumer engagement to navigate global uncertainties, as the group reports resilient 2025 results driven by its flagship brand.
The Detroit automaker has held preliminary talks with Xiaomi and other Chinese manufacturers about potential joint ventures to build electric vehicles in the United States, a move already drawing sharp criticism from Washington lawmakers.
An examination of price data reveals that tariffs imposed during the previous administration continue to contribute to higher costs for everyday goods, from groceries to home utilities, adding financial pressure on U.S. households.
The parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and Twin Peaks files for bankruptcy in Texas, citing inflationary pressures and shifting consumer demand, while vowing to keep restaurants open.
ASML Holding NV has launched a massive new share repurchase program and reaffirmed strong sales guidance, as record AI-related equipment orders fuel optimism about the Dutch tech giant's central role in the semiconductor industry's future.
In a significant move to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, the U.S. government has taken a direct 15% equity position in MP Materials. This strategic investment, paired with expanded federal contracts, aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources for rare earths essential to defense and green energy technologies.
Aerospace giant Boeing is joining a major U.S. public-private initiative to build a national stockpile of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign sources and bolstering domestic manufacturing resilience for defense and commercial programs.
As major indices climb, a segment of investors is turning their gaze to high-risk, high-reward penny stocks. We examine three companies—FingerMotion, PodcastOne, and MOGU—that are on the radar, weighing their potential against significant financial challenges.
