A new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong reveals a significant uptick in business optimism for 2026, with over half of senior executives expressing a positive outlook despite persistent U.S.-China tensions and global uncertainty.
Japan's financial giant Nomura Holdings is scaling back risk at its digital asset unit following Q3 losses, a strategic pullback that mirrors wider pain across the crypto treasury sector as Bitcoin struggles to hold key levels.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman argues that AI-native startups, by building custom solutions for precise problems, are enabling tiny teams to achieve output once requiring ten times the headcount, fundamentally reshaping productivity and competition.
As the EU's landmark 'Next Generation' fund nears its final payout deadlines, its ambitious goal of modernizing the bloc's economy is being hampered by bureaucracy, skills gaps, and questions over long-term sustainability, despite pockets of innovation.
The latest release of millions of pages from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations has sent shockwaves from European capitals to New Delhi, implicating figures in business, politics, and royalty, and forcing governments into damage control.
As China's pork industry grapples with overcapacity and falling prices, a growing appetite for premium, flavorful black pork among the middle class is offering a lifeline to farmers and reshaping market strategies.
A key ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed legislation to prohibit social media access for children under 16, framing the move as a response to digital addiction and the exploitation of Indian user data by foreign tech giants, amid a growing global regulatory push.
As average credit card APRs soar past 20%, a proposed 10% rate cap ignites a fierce debate between consumer advocates and the banking industry over access to credit and the future of rewards.
Amid soaring market expectations, ServiceNow is aggressively integrating AI across its platform through enhanced partnerships and strategic acquisitions, aiming to make artificial intelligence a native component of enterprise service and security operations.
Sources indicate Coterra Energy and Devon Energy are in advanced discussions for a merger that would create a shale giant, raising immediate questions for investors about valuation, future dividends, and the strategic logic behind combining two major players with overlapping portfolios.
Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) reported robust 2025 financial results, deploying a record $8.9 billion in capital. CEO Conor Teskey outlined a pivotal market transition, driven by surging electricity demand from data centers and industrial activity, positioning the company's diversified portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, and storage for accelerated growth.
Panera Bread confirms a second major data security incident in two years, while Krispy Kreme agrees to a $1.6 million settlement over a 2024 breach, as the foodservice industry grapples with escalating cyber threats and consumer lawsuits.
B. Riley analyst Craig Ellis has upgraded Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', maintaining a $35 price target. The upgrade follows the company's announcement of an $8.4 million order to supply a 108-qubit quantum computer to India's premier R&D agency, C-DAC, providing clearer visibility into its 2026 commercial trajectory.
The new year kicked off with significant personnel changes in the human resources executive suite, highlighting strategic expansions of roles and notable returns to former companies.
The Producer Price Index jumped 0.5% last month, more than double November's increase, as rising costs for machinery, metals, and travel services pointed to persistent pipeline pressures for consumers.
While an IRS extension grants an extra six months to file, experts caution that the April 15 payment deadline is non-negotiable. We break down the process, benefits, and common pitfalls for the millions considering this option.
While small-cap stocks can offer high-growth potential, their path is often fraught with operational challenges and valuation risks. We examine three companies where the risks may outweigh the rewards in the current market environment.
The business services sector has outperformed, riding a wave of corporate demand for efficiency. But with economic sensitivity looming, we analyze two companies with robust models and one where caution may be warranted.
Despite CEO Satya Nadella touting strong adoption of Copilot AI assistants, Microsoft's stock dipped as investors express unease over massive capital expenditures and growth concerns in core Azure and 365 businesses.
Campbell Soup Company will shutter its Hyannis, Massachusetts facility, the original home of Cape Cod Potato Chips, citing economic inefficiency. The closure, affecting 49 jobs, marks a strategic shift of production to larger plants as the snack giant consolidates its network.
