The release of Anthropic's new Claude plugin for legal document review and compliance tracking has triggered a sharp sell-off in key legal software and publishing stocks, underscoring investor anxiety over AI's disruptive potential in the professional services sector.
Amid growing geopolitical tensions, EU Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque has called for Europe to assert control over foundational technologies, highlighting cybersecurity risks and economic vulnerabilities tied to foreign tech dependence.
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Facing steep aid cuts, the World Health Organization launches a scaled-back $1 billion emergency appeal for 2026 to sustain essential health services across Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and other crisis zones, warning that underfunding risks severe global consequences.
Dutch authorities have initiated a formal investigation into Roblox (NYSE:RBLX), examining potential risks to underage users and the platform's compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act. The probe, focusing on exposure to violent and sexual content, amplifies existing legal pressures from recent U.S. lawsuits and places the company's core safety and moderation systems under unprecedented regulatory glare.
An AI-driven analysis forecasts Apple shares could see a slight decline to around $250 by mid-April, despite a generally bullish long-term outlook fueled by its services growth and AI integration.
Professional services firm S&W has named Marcus Peaker, a former PwC executive compensation lead, to head its own practice in the field, aiming to address growing corporate scrutiny on remuneration structures.
Visa and UnionPay International announce a strategic partnership to enable real-time, cross-border payments directly to debit cards in China, targeting one of the world's largest remittance corridors by 2026.
Vodafone is accelerating its investment in subsea infrastructure with two new cable systems, aiming to bypass congested routes and meet soaring data demands driven by AI and cloud services.
Uniform and facility services giant Cintas Corporation has launched a bold $5.2 billion takeover bid for competitor UniFirst. The proposed acquisition, offering a significant premium, aims to create an industry powerhouse with over a million customers and unlock new operational efficiencies.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announces a formal probe into potential links between the late Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence services, warning of possible security implications for Poland and the broader West.
South Korea's leading neobank, KBank, has filed a suite of trademark applications for stablecoin wallet services, signaling a major push into digital assets as it accelerates its third attempt at a public listing, now eyeing a KOSPI debut in early 2026.
Automated retail chain VenHub began trading on the Nasdaq in January via a direct listing, as it taps a former Amazon Web Services executive to spearhead a major North American rollout of its unstaffed 'Smart Stores'.
Mining giant BHP has entered a multi-year framework agreement with majority Indigenous-owned Nyapiri Macro Mining, securing a range of services for its Mt Goldsworthy site and marking a significant step in its engagement with Traditional Owner groups.
A home services entrepreneur's plan to slash personal profits to fund significant pay raises for staff has ignited a fierce debate on Reddit's r/smallbusiness, highlighting the complex calculus between generosity, motivation, and sustainable growth.
Financial technology giant Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that comfortably exceeded Wall Street forecasts, driven by resilient demand for its core transaction processing and investor communications services.
As streaming prices climb and household budgets tighten, Americans are finding their finances quietly drained by forgotten subscriptions. Experts reveal practical strategies to audit, bundle, and cancel services without sacrificing entertainment.
Diamond Hill Capital's Large Cap Fund underperformed the broader value index in Q4 2025, citing a cautious stance on AI-fueled rallies. The fund identified laboratory services giant Labcorp (LH) as a key detractor, despite solid long-term share gains, highlighting a shift in investor sentiment towards more fundamentally stable businesses.
In a strategic move to bridge traditional finance and digital assets, Deutsche Börse Group's 360T has partnered with Austrian crypto platform Bitpanda. The collaboration leverages Europe's new MiCA framework to offer institutional clients a compliant gateway into cryptocurrency trading and retail services.
AT&T's stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results and upbeat 2026 guidance have reinforced analyst confidence, with UBS reiterating a Buy rating. The telecom giant's focus on expanding its fiber footprint and bundling services is seen as a key driver for future profit and cash flow growth.
