Papa John's International has rolled out a revamped Pan Pizza nationwide, marking a significant strategic push to refresh its menu and compete more aggressively in the premium pizza segment. The move underscores the chain's focus on product innovation to drive customer traffic and brand relevance amid fierce industry competition.
McDonald's is launching a high-end caviar pairing for Valentine's Day and introducing spicy menu items in Canada, signaling a dual strategy to engage customers through both luxury experiences and bold flavors.
Amidst a complex macroeconomic backdrop, a select group of Asian small-cap stocks is capturing attention for their distinct value propositions and growth narratives. We examine China Feihe, Digital China Holdings, and Thai Beverage, assessing their financial health and strategic positioning in volatile markets.
In a bold marketing play ahead of the Super Bowl, prediction market platform Kalshi is temporarily rebranding a WestSide Market and covering $50 of groceries per customer, sparking a social media frenzy and questions about its regulatory future.
Hong Kong-listed digital asset platform OSL Group has raised $200 million in fresh equity capital, earmarked for acquisitions and international growth in its regulated stablecoin trading and payments ecosystem, signaling a major push as institutional interest in blockchain-based finance intensifies.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is poised to grant its inaugural stablecoin issuer licenses next month, a key step in the city's comprehensive push to establish a regulated digital asset ecosystem. The move follows a rigorous application process and signals a new era of oversight for the burgeoning sector.
Former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the central bank, previously advised the firm issuing Tether's new U.S.-regulated stablecoin, intertwining his potential oversight role with a key player in the digital asset industry.
After a tumultuous period of bankruptcy and closures, TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette is steering a deeply personal turnaround. Early results from holiday pop-ups and a revamped brand voice show promise, but the road to 1,000 restaurants remains steep.
A significant reset in analyst price targets for iRhythm Holdings (IRTC) is prompting investors to reassess the cardiac monitoring firm's risk-reward profile. This shift reflects evolving views on reimbursement headwinds, competitive pressures, and long-term growth catalysts in the digital health sector.
Swiss banking giant UBS is preparing to offer a limited group of its wealth management clients access to trade Bitcoin and Ether, marking a significant but measured step into digital assets as it responds to client demand and a shifting regulatory landscape.
Bitcoin clawed back some of its steep weekend losses in Monday trading, though the broader digital asset sector and related equities remained under significant selling pressure as investors digested a wave of forced liquidations and awaited key U.S. economic data.
Kalmar Oyj embarks on a strategic, long-term IT transformation with Tata Consultancy Services, building an AI-powered digital core to streamline operations, enhance equipment reliability, and solidify its service-led business model in the competitive port equipment sector.
In a rare show of unity, Pennsylvania's political leaders from both parties are rallying behind the state's famed weather-predicting groundhog, pushing back against an animal rights group's call to replace the living animal with a digital projection.
As the IRS sharpens its focus on digital assets, experts warn that new reporting forms and stringent tracking requirements make accurate crypto tax filing more critical than ever. Missteps could lead to severe penalties.
One year after its separation from Western Digital, SanDisk's shares have skyrocketed nearly 1,500%, fueled by an AI-driven memory boom. A major Wall Street upgrade now sees a path to $1,000 as supply constraints and soaring demand create a 'super-profitability' cycle.
A synchronized selloff on January 30, 2026, saw Bitcoin and key industrial metals like copper plunge together, underscoring Bitcoin's evolving role as a barometer for global economic sentiment rather than a digital safe haven.
Fundstrat's Tom Lee suggests the brutal crypto sell-off may be nearing its end, even as his firm Bitmine faces staggering paper losses on its massive Ethereum bet. The call comes amid a wider debate on the health of digital asset treasuries.
A critical week ahead for crypto markets as major corporate earnings coincide with key U.S. employment data, setting the tone for digital asset sentiment amidst a shifting macroeconomic landscape.
Digital asset investment products have recorded a second straight week of heavy outflows, with U.S.-listed funds leading the sell-off. Analysts point to market jitters over a potential policy shift at the Federal Reserve following a key nomination by President Trump.
The iconic outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and close its physical stores across the U.S. and Canada, marking a decisive shift to a digital-first future while retaining some international retail presence.
