Congress faces a critical vote to avert a prolonged shutdown, while newly released documents shed light on the Minneapolis shooting involving immigration officers and the Epstein case continues to reverberate.
Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao is making a major strategic move into autonomous freight, with a reported $2 billion investment in L4 self-driving truck firm Zelos Technology, signaling a deepening push into AI-driven supply chain solutions.
The FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund (QDF) promises steady income through quality screens, but its substantial allocation to technology stocks—making up one-third of the portfolio—may reshape risk expectations for investors, particularly retirees seeking stability.
Global commodity markets opened the new week and month deep in negative territory, with the energy sector plummeting an average of 7.3% and grains facing headwinds from shifting trade flows and seasonal pressures.
A couple approaching retirement with $1 million in savings and $42,000 in expected Social Security benefits questions if a $90,000 annual budget is feasible. Financial experts weigh the critical factors—from tax implications to withdrawal rates—that will determine the sustainability of their plan.
CFOs are no longer just funders of AI experiments but central architects of its enterprise-wide deployment, navigating a critical shift from promise to production.
Seventeen-year-old Hailey Buzbee vanished after leaving her Vermillion home in early January. Authorities now believe she is deceased and have arrested a man she met through online gaming, though murder charges have not yet been filed.
The International Monetary Fund projects average growth in sub-Saharan Africa at 4.6% for the year, edging ahead of Asia's 4.1%, signaling a potential turning point driven by demographics but tempered by significant investment challenges.
As Pzena Investment Management's latest commentary highlights a challenging quarter for value strategies, one of its holdings, freight giant Knight-Swift, comes into focus. We examine the investment case for KNX amidst shifting economic currents and a market dominated by AI hype.
As housing costs squeeze employees nationwide, a new wave of benefits is emerging. Fintech startup Oro has raised $3 million to help employers offer housing assistance, signaling a major shift in corporate wellness strategies.
The automotive tech spinoff from Continental plans significant workforce reductions globally, aiming to lower its R&D expenditure ratio in response to market pressures, with Germany bearing the brunt of the cuts.
Hilton is deepening its investment in Utah's premier Deer Valley Resort with a new Waldorf Astoria hotel and branded residences, signaling a major push into high-end, experience-driven mountain hospitality as competition for affluent travelers intensifies.
Oracle is launching a massive $45-$50 billion capital raise to aggressively expand its cloud infrastructure, fueled by long-term contracts with AI giants like OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Meta. The move underscores the fierce competition in the cloud arms race, even as the company's stock faces recent headwinds.
Alibaba Group is making a major strategic push into artificial intelligence, launching a proprietary AI chip to challenge Nvidia, upgrading its Qwen models, and planning a massive marketing campaign for its AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Hong Kong is poised to grant its first stablecoin issuer licenses as early as March, marking a critical milestone in its bid to become a regulated digital asset hub. The HKMA's rigorous vetting process will initially see only a handful of firms approved from dozens of applicants.
Hong Kong's monetary authority will grant its first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses next month, with initial approvals limited to a select few firms as the city positions itself as a regulated hub for digital assets.
Amid rising electricity prices and shifting federal incentives, solar platform GigaWatt is turning to crowd-investing to accelerate its push into integrated, user-friendly DIY solar kits, betting on AI and streamlined hardware to capture a growing market.
Zions Bancorporation has authorized a new $75 million stock repurchase program, a move analysts see as a bet on its undervalued shares and a commitment to shareholder returns as regional banks navigate a cautious regulatory environment.
Despite a recent 4.7% stock decline, Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) boasts a robust 13% Return on Equity, outperforming its industry. Yet, its modest 4.6% five-year growth rate raises questions about future potential and market valuation.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo announce plans to match a $1,000 government deposit into retirement accounts for children of eligible employees, part of a new national savings initiative.
