International hunger monitors confirm famine conditions have spread to two additional towns in Sudan's Darfur region, signaling a rapid deterioration months after initial warnings in el-Fasher.
Mastercard's Q4 earnings met revenue forecasts and beat on profits, driven by global diversification and value-added services. But the real story emerged during the analyst Q&A, revealing the strategic pressures and opportunities ahead for the payments giant.
The German government, via KfW, is set to become a direct shareholder in TenneT Germany with a 25.1% stake, bolstering the grid operator's capital for critical energy transition investments. The deal is slated for completion by mid-2026.
As Mastercard shares hover around $553, investors are weighing mixed signals: robust five-year returns against recent volatility and conflicting fair value estimates. The debate centers on whether the payments giant is fully valued or still holds upside.
Shares of the North American rail giant CPKC have posted strong recent performance, prompting investors to question if there's still value left on the tracks. A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the stock may be trading at a modest discount.
After a landmark SEC settlement and the launch of U.S. spot ETFs, XRP faces a volatile path as transaction fees plummet and ETF inflows reverse, testing its long-term utility beyond speculation.
As Global-E Online's stock hovers near 52-week lows, a deep dive into its valuation reveals a complex picture. While a discounted cash flow model suggests the shares are fairly priced, its premium price-to-sales multiple tells a different story, leaving investors to weigh growth potential against current metrics.
Israeli forces have killed Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, a Hamas cell commander identified as the murderer of 19-year-old IDF soldier Noa Marciano. The strike followed reported ceasefire violations in northern Gaza.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed Beijing's readiness to enhance practical cooperation and strategic coordination with Laos in a message to President Thongloun Sisoulith, state media reported Thursday.
Twilio is providing the communications backbone for Genspark's new AI-powered phone agent, enabling multilingual, automated call handling for complex workflows. The partnership signals Twilio's strategic push to embed its technology deeper into enterprise AI and automation.
Visa shares have retreated from recent highs, presenting a conundrum for investors. While its long-term track record remains stellar, short-term weakness and conflicting valuation signals demand a closer look at the payments giant's prospects.
While market volatility unnerves many savers, financial experts warn that an overly conservative investment strategy during one's prime earning years may pose a far greater long-term risk to retirement security.
A young man with a substantial net worth seeks advice on pursuing his music dreams. Dave Ramsey and his team weigh the balance between financial security and artistic passion in a tough economic climate.
Fugro has mobilized a significant fleet to conduct a comprehensive geotechnical survey for TotalEnergies' 2GW NordSee Energies 1 project, a key development in Germany's offshore wind expansion and Europe's push for energy security.
As 2025 drew to a close, the private transactional banking sector underwent a quiet revolution. Driven by digital integration, sustainability mandates, and borderless finance, the industry is shifting from a service provider to a strategic partner. Bruc Bond CEO Krishna Subramanyan analyzes the year's pivotal trends and forecasts the infrastructure and M&A moves that will shape 2026.
While broader UK markets falter on global headwinds, a subset of investors is sifting through penny stocks for hidden gems. We examine three companies—from Falklands oil exploration to digital media services—balancing potential against pronounced risks.
Amidst global market volatility, a closer look at three Asian small-cap stocks reveals nuanced stories of growth, resilience, and potential value beyond their 'penny stock' classification.
A federal indictment unsealed Tuesday details a multi-state scheme where four individuals allegedly used over 115 stolen identities to siphon more than $1 million in SNAP and pandemic unemployment benefits, funneling profits to a Massachusetts restaurant and overseas.
A Senate antitrust hearing on Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets veered into heated debates over market dominance, job security, and accusations that the streamer promotes 'woke' and transgender content to young audiences.
As Washington debates a credit card interest rate cap and a bill targeting payment network dominance, Mastercard's latest earnings reveal resilience. Despite potential headwinds, its asset-light model and global network strength keep it in buy territory for many.
