The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday for strictly limited passenger traffic, marking a critical, if symbolic, step in implementing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The move follows intense diplomatic efforts and comes as the agreement enters a more complex second phase.
A massive strike by public transport workers has brought buses and trams to a standstill across Germany, leaving commuters stranded in sub-zero temperatures as a bitter dispute over pay and conditions escalates.
At a Singapore aviation conference, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford publicly accepted the NTSB's findings that agency failures contributed to a mid-air collision that claimed 67 lives, vowing to implement safety reforms.
The annual Sunday Times Tax List reveals the UK's top 100 individual taxpayers paid a record £5.76bn, featuring a mix of business titans, sports stars, and entertainers, with a notable rise in contributions linked to recent fiscal policy changes.
Despite a cautious market outlook, shareholders of Hong Leong Industries Berhad have seen their investments nearly triple over the past five years, driven by robust earnings growth and consistent dividends.
The business intelligence firm, the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is now sitting on nearly $1 billion in paper losses after the cryptocurrency's recent slump below its average acquisition cost, raising questions about its high-stakes treasury strategy.
The UK's economic recovery faces a significant drag from recently implemented fiscal tightening, with growth forecasts remaining subdued for the coming year, according to a leading economic forecaster.
Israel is set to partially reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, allowing limited pedestrian movement for Palestinians. The move, a condition of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, comes amid ongoing tensions and a continued ban on foreign journalists.
As the generative AI boom matures, profitability remains elusive for many software firms. We examine why investors are shifting focus to the essential hardware enablers, spotlighting Micron and Broadcom.
Oracle Corporation announced a massive $45-50 billion fundraising plan for 2026, aiming to aggressively expand its cloud infrastructure to meet surging demand from leading AI and tech giants.
TransDigm Group's recent acquisitions of Stellant Systems and Jet Parts Engineering, totaling over $3 billion, have analysts debating whether the moves solidify its lucrative aftermarket strategy or stretch its leveraged balance sheet too thin ahead of a critical earnings season.
Boston Scientific's latest earnings beat and raised guidance, fueled by strong demand for its electrophysiology devices, signal a strategic shift. The company is navigating tariff pressures while expanding margins, with major acquisitions poised to reshape its long-term profile.
Energy Transfer LP announced a significant increase to its quarterly distribution alongside a multi-billion dollar capital expenditure plan for new pipeline and infrastructure projects, signaling confidence in its cash flow stability and long-term growth prospects.
The FDA has cleared Intuitive Surgical's latest robotic system for use in certain heart surgeries, marking a strategic expansion into one of healthcare's largest and most complex service lines and potentially reshaping hospital capital planning for robotics.
Glaukos Corporation secures a significant FDA nod allowing repeated administration of its sustained-release iDose TR implant, broadening treatment options for patients with glaucoma and potentially reshaping long-term care paradigms.
A fresh price target for Euronext Brussels-listed IT services firm Econocom Group has analysts and investors reassessing the company's trajectory. The update reflects evolving views on the company's strategic positioning and market conditions.
Palantir Technologies expands its strategic footprint in Asia through a deepened partnership with HD Hyundai, while securing a pivotal role in building sovereign AI data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with Sovereign AI and Accenture.
Certified financial planner and popular financial educator Kevin Lum outlines a crucial mindset shift for those nearing or in retirement, urging them to move beyond accumulation and toward purposeful living.
While the FTSE 100 grapples with global headwinds, a segment of smaller UK-listed companies presents distinct opportunities. We examine three firms, each with a market capitalisation over £90 million, that combine financial resilience with specific growth catalysts.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a landmark partnership pact in Rome, signaling a potential shift in the European Union's traditional Franco-German power center. The accord, focusing on defense, migration, and trade, comes as France grapples with political instability and a weakened presidency.
