As SpaceX targets a record-shattering IPO for mid-2026, reports indicate Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger with either Tesla or his AI startup, xAI. The move could create a unified tech and industrial behemoth but faces significant regulatory and operational hurdles.
In a significant diplomatic move, Lebanon's Cabinet has approved an agreement to repatriate hundreds of Syrian prisoners, addressing a major point of contention as the two nations navigate a new political reality following the 2024 ouster of Bashar al-Assad.
The global apparel manufacturer is launching a state-of-the-art logistics center in China, featuring a fully automated closed-loop material flow system. The facility aims to slash fabric transfer times by up to 75%, optimize inventory, and advance the company's 2030 sustainability goals through solar power and waste-reduction technologies.
Bank of America has modestly lowered its price target on JD.com, following a similar move by DBS, as analysts revise down revenue and profit estimates for the Chinese e-commerce giant, citing weaker consumer electronics demand and scaled-back subsidy programs.
Yum China Holdings, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, is considering initiating a quarterly dividend, signaling a potential shift toward more regular capital returns to shareholders amid strong analyst sentiment.
HSBC has raised its rating on New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) from 'Hold' to 'Buy', following the company's better-than-expected Q2 FY2026 results. The upgrade highlights a robust recovery in core businesses and strategic expansion into new educational initiatives.
A couple earning $380,000 annually faces a classic high-cost dilemma: Should they stretch for a $1.8 million dream home now or wait? With a hefty down payment saved but significant student debt, their debate highlights the tension between future earnings potential and present financial anxiety in today's premium housing markets.
Franklin Templeton reported robust first-quarter results, with record long-term inflows of $118.6 billion, driven by strong demand across public and private markets. CEO Jenny Johnson highlighted the firm's strategic positioning in AI, blockchain tokenization, and integrated portfolio solutions as investors seek resilience amid ongoing market volatility.
Carnival Corporation & plc sees its shares rally after posting a record $4.5 billion in operating income for fiscal 2025, reinstating a quarterly dividend, and announcing plans to consolidate its dual-listed structure into a single NYSE entity, signaling a renewed focus on shareholder returns and corporate simplicity.
Visa is aggressively expanding its footprint beyond traditional card payments, launching new initiatives in stablecoin settlements, renter-focused commerce, and streamlined crypto-to-fiat conversions. These partnerships aim to embed Visa's network into the burgeoning worlds of blockchain-based finance and essential housing expenditures.
A pivotal week in business saw Tesla's long-awaited robotaxis begin operations without safety drivers, signaling a new phase in autonomous mobility. Meanwhile, Greg Abel's early moves at Berkshire Hathaway hint at a potential strategic shift, and a push for tokenized, round-the-clock stock trading raises questions about the future of finance.
Kalshi's parlay betting, newly accessible via Robinhood, generated unprecedented single-day fee revenue last Sunday, surpassing the platform's historical earnings from all non-sports events combined and signaling a major shift in the prediction market landscape.
Investment firm Elevation Capital has significantly increased its stake in the VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL), a fund targeting corporate bonds downgraded from investment grade, signaling a strategic bet on higher yields in a shifting credit environment.
The consumer goods giant reports resilient Q4 2025 results, beating expectations despite market headwinds, and unveils a comprehensive new strategy focused on omnichannel demand, premiumization, and AI-driven efficiency to drive growth through 2030.
The United States has sanctioned Iran's Interior Minister and a prominent businessman, accusing them of human rights abuses and money laundering, as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran amid ongoing regional tensions.
A pair of aviator sunglasses worn by French President Emmanuel Macron during a high-profile moment at Davos has triggered a global sales frenzy for the historic brand Henry Jullien. While the Italian-owned company sees its stock and orders surge, industry veterans question whether the presidential spotlight can stem the long-term decline of French eyewear manufacturing.
The digital financial services giant SoFi reported blockbuster Q4 2025 results, surpassing $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. Fueled by explosive member growth and a booming tech platform, CEO Anthony Noto outlined an ambitious roadmap into crypto, stablecoins, and AI, signaling a new phase of aggressive expansion beyond traditional banking.
Market sentiment on prediction platform Myriad has turned bearish for the first time in two months, with traders placing nearly equal odds on Bitcoin's plunge to $69,000 or a rally to $100,000 as U.S. political uncertainty fuels extreme volatility.
Rights groups document a disturbing pattern of Iranian security forces raiding hospitals to arrest injured protesters and the medical personnel treating them, transforming sanctuaries of care into sites of fear and reprisal.
The United States, in coordination with European allies, has imposed new sanctions on Iran's Interior Minister and other officials, accusing them of orchestrating a violent suppression of nationwide protests. The measures target assets and travel, reflecting a widening international response to Tehran's handling of domestic unrest.
