Vietnamese automaker VinFast reports a 102% surge in global vehicle deliveries for 2025, with Indonesia emerging as its top overseas market as the company expands its manufacturing footprint across Asia.
A bipartisan bill in Congress aims to restore $160 million in federal funding to Brand USA, the nation's tourism promoter, seeking to capitalize on major upcoming events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics to boost inbound travel and hotel demand.
Hyundai Motor Group posts a record U.S. sales month for January, fueled by a 66% surge in hybrid vehicle deliveries. The milestone comes despite headwinds for electric models following IRA tax credit changes.
Sony Group has detailed ambitious plans to revitalize and expand the iconic Peanuts brand across its global music, film, and distribution networks, following its recent majority stake acquisition. The move signals a new integrated chapter for Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
In a major policy reversal, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has formally withdrawn a contentious 2024 proposal that sought to outlaw event contracts tied to politics, sports, and conflict. Chairman Michael S. Selig dismissed the plan as a politically motivated overreach, signaling the agency's intent to regulate—not stifle—the fast-growing prediction market sector.
Eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January, slipping below the European Central Bank's 2% target for the first time since late 2024. The surprise drop, driven by plunging energy costs, intensifies the debate on the timing of potential interest rate cuts.
The benchmark index closed January with a 1.4% gain, a more tempered start compared to 2025's surge. Historical data suggests such openings are poor predictors for full-year performance, leaving investors to weigh optimism against persistent market uncertainties.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) reported a Q4 2025 net loss of $32 million, driven by increased credit provisions. Management outlined a strategic pivot for 2026, emphasizing aggressive asset resolutions, portfolio repositioning, and a fortified $880 million liquidity position to weather ongoing market shifts.
Johnson Controls International (JCI) reported a robust first quarter, exceeding expectations and raising its full-year earnings guidance. The company cited record order growth, particularly in data center and life sciences segments, alongside significant margin expansion. Executives highlighted a record $18 billion backlog but noted timing challenges for near-term revenue conversion.
IDEX Corporation capped off fiscal 2025 with stronger-than-anticipated fourth-quarter results, propelled by a record-setting order surge in its Health & Science Technologies unit linked to data center and AI infrastructure. While management expressed confidence in its strategic evolution, it offered a measured outlook for the coming year amid a mixed industrial landscape.
Moscow's lead negotiator Kirill Dmitriev claims substantive progress in talks aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict, while accusing Western powers of attempting to derail the diplomatic process.
In one of the deadliest attacks in Nigeria this year, armed assailants stormed two villages in Kwara state, killing scores of civilians and burning homes to the ground. The assault underscores the alarming spread of the country's overlapping security crises beyond their traditional strongholds.
A dominant 77% institutional ownership of Clicks Group Limited underscores the stock's sensitivity to major fund movements, presenting both stability risks and governance implications for the JSE-listed retailer.
A Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in Jonglei state was hit in a night-time air raid, destroying critical supplies and forcing staff to flee. The attack, which the NGO says was carried out by government forces, exacerbates a healthcare crisis for hundreds of thousands amid renewed conflict and mass displacement.
Beijing has sharply criticized Washington's push to form a preferential trade bloc among allies for critical minerals, warning that such 'small group' rules undermine the multilateral trading system.
As global demand for data center capacity shows no signs of slowing, investors are scrutinizing the foundational players. We examine the strategic positions of Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron Technology in the high-stakes race to build tomorrow's AI backbone.
Crude futures fell from recent highs after Iran's foreign minister confirmed diplomatic talks with the United States, easing immediate fears of military escalation. Brent crude slipped toward $68 a barrel as markets weigh the potential for de-escalation against deep-seated regional tensions.
The Bank of England has opted to maintain its key interest rate at 3.75%, pausing its recent easing cycle as stronger-than-expected economic growth complicates the battle to bring inflation fully back to target.
The Swedish automaker, majority-owned by China's Geely, reports a sharp decline in quarterly earnings, citing U.S.-EU tariffs, currency pressures, and softening demand as key challenges to its near-term outlook.
Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping held a comprehensive phone discussion covering Iran sanctions, trade tensions, and Taiwan, as Washington seeks to rally international pressure on Tehran. The call precedes a planned presidential visit to Beijing in April.
