In a fiery address to the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called on local leaders nationwide to resist what he described as aggressive federal immigration enforcement, arguing such operations undermine public safety and constitutional rights.
A new Fox News survey reveals Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 46% in a generic congressional ballot for the 2026 midterms, the highest level of support recorded for either party in this poll series. Voter priorities and sharp partisan divides on key issues shape the early political landscape.
Foreign women detained in Syria's Roj camp, linked to the Islamic State group, see a potential path to freedom following a government offensive that weakened their Kurdish guards. As political dynamics shift, their hopes for amnesty or repatriation collide with international reluctance and an uncertain future for the camps.
The Bank of Thailand announces new daily transaction limits for online gold trades in baht, aiming to shield the local currency from volatility and enhance platform transparency, as gold's surge draws more retail investors.
The resignation of Prudential Financial's Japan life insurance CEO following a widespread employee misconduct scandal has triggered governance reviews and shaken investor confidence in one of the insurer's key international markets.
Gold prices have surged past $5,500, driven by geopolitical tensions and fiscal fears. Yet, analysts caution that its reputation as a stable store of value may be overstated, pointing to inherent volatility and shifting market dynamics.
British Land Company PLC (LON:BLND) finds itself firmly in the hands of institutional investors, who control 88% of its shares. While this signals strong professional backing, it also raises questions about stock volatility and boardroom influence in the UK's property sector.
Keefe Bruyette trimmed its price target on Pagaya Technologies (PGY) to $35, while maintaining an Outperform rating. The adjustment comes despite the AI-driven lending platform reporting robust Q3 growth and a record partner pipeline.
Cathay General Bancorp announces the retirement of long-time CFO Heng W. Chen after two decades, appointing Albert J. Wang as his successor. The leadership change at the $50.69-per-share regional bank comes amid a strong multi-year stock performance and focuses investor attention on continuity in financial strategy.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) reported robust fourth-quarter results, reaching a milestone $2.4 trillion in advisory and brokerage assets. Adjusted earnings per share grew 23%, driven by strategic execution and the integration of Commonwealth Financial.
A wave of risk aversion sweeps global markets, dragging cryptocurrencies down sharply. Bitcoin's technical breakdown and a steep drop for Worldcoin highlight a day of heavy losses and liquidations.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has partnered with Mastercard to conduct the nation's first pilot of authenticated 'agentic' payments, a move that could redefine how transactions are initiated and managed by artificial intelligence.
As gold breaches $5,000 an ounce and silver soars past $120, a trading frenzy grips markets and sends individuals rummaging through attics for forgotten valuables.
With his term winding down, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered rare, pointed advice to his eventual successor during a recent press conference, emphasizing the imperative of maintaining the central bank's independence from political influence.
In a turbulent session driven by geopolitical fears, gold staged a historic V-shaped recovery while Bitcoin languished, raising fresh questions about the cryptocurrency's viability as a modern safe haven.
LPL Financial reported record quarterly and annual earnings, driven by robust organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Executives detailed progress on integrating Commonwealth Financial Network and provided updated guidance, signaling confidence in sustained momentum despite market headwinds.
Robinhood Markets is making a bold two-pronged move, expanding its tokenized stock offerings while positioning itself as a key retail gateway for SpaceX's anticipated IPO. This strategy underscores its ambition to democratize high-profile investments but also intensifies scrutiny on its regulatory risks and valuation.
