The killing of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader, in Zintan has sent shockwaves through a nation already fractured by conflict. Analysts are divided on the political impact of his death but agree it removes a potent, if dormant, symbol from Libya's turbulent landscape.
In a recent interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has publicly addressed his past meetings with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, describing the association as a 'dead end' and expressing regret for 'every minute' spent with him.
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has taken the stand in his high-profile trial, confessing to a troubled life driven by a need for recognition but firmly rejecting allegations of rape. The case has sent shockwaves through Norway's monarchy.
Two Venezuelan nationals, ordered released by a federal judge in Minneapolis, were immediately re-detained by ICE agents in a contentious case involving the alleged assault of an officer with a snow shovel, sparking a legal battle over constitutional rights.
As broader indices falter on global economic headwinds, a closer look reveals select UK-listed small-cap companies with robust fundamentals, offering potential for investors willing to navigate beyond the blue chips.
H.C. Wainwright nearly doubles its price target for Americas Gold and Silver Corp. (USAS) to $9.75, citing strong quarterly production and the discovery of high-grade veins at its Galena Complex. The move signals growing confidence in the miner's operational momentum and resource expansion.
Magnera Corporation faces a split verdict from Wall Street as analysts offer conflicting price targets. While the company navigates a challenging consumer landscape, its latest earnings reveal pockets of growth amidst broader declines, prompting debate on its value proposition.
Scotiabank has raised its price target for IAMGold Corporation (IAG) to $23, citing record gold and silver price forecasts fueled by economic uncertainty and central bank demand. The move follows similar upgrades from other major banks.
The Washington Post has initiated a sweeping round of layoffs and significant editorial restructuring, eliminating its standalone sports desk and daily podcast as part of a bid to secure its future amid industry-wide pressures.
A discounted cash flow valuation of UK IT infrastructure provider Softcat plc indicates its current share price is close to its intrinsic value estimate of £12.50, prompting debate among investors about its growth prospects.
Charles Schwab's SCHK ETF, tracking the 1000 largest U.S. companies, has delivered superior five-year returns compared to the S&P 500 while maintaining a remarkably low 0.03% expense ratio and just 3% annual turnover, challenging the dominance of traditional index funds.
Following a robust second-quarter earnings beat, Parker-Hannifin sees its price target raised by Truist, which highlights the industrial giant's impressive margin strength and upwardly revised guidance driven by aerospace demand and filtration growth.
Microsoft's latest quarterly earnings showcased robust revenue growth and profitability, yet a cautious outlook and heavy AI infrastructure investments have sparked a significant stock sell-off, raising questions about future margins and execution.
Ethereum's co-founder outlines a novel framework combining small, curated DAOs with prediction markets to shift the focus of creator economies from viral fame to inherent value and quality content.
Accenture plc faces mounting pressure as a sharp weekly decline compounds a painful year for shareholders. With institutions holding 81% of the stock, their next move could dictate the consulting giant's near-term trajectory.
While recent weeks have seen volatility, Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA) has delivered substantial long-term gains for investors, with total shareholder return significantly outpacing share price growth thanks to robust dividends.
The iconic Seattle-based outdoor retailer Eddie Bauer is closing the vast majority of its physical stores in the U.S. and Canada as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. The brand's future will lie in e-commerce and wholesale under a new partnership, marking a seismic shift for a century-old staple of the outdoor industry.
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has raised its price target on manufacturing solutions provider Jabil Inc., highlighting sustained data center demand as a key growth driver, following the company's recent strategic acquisition in the power management sector.
Following a market sell-off triggered by Google's AI game-building demo, Take-Two Interactive's leadership defends the irreplaceable role of human creativity in blockbuster titles like GTA 6, while outlining their own strategic adoption of generative AI tools.
As the IRS introduces new reporting forms for cryptocurrency, tax experts warn that common oversights in record-keeping and transaction classification could lead to audits and unexpected liabilities for investors.
