In a move seen as a diplomatic gesture, Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the extradition of a major drug trafficker to the United States just hours before his first official meeting with President Donald Trump, following months of suspended extraditions and public tensions.
Amid improving freight trends and a strategic shift toward air and parcel services, Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) is poised for margin support. The logistics giant, a celebrated Dividend Aristocrat, navigates near-term rate pressures while its long-term growth narrative remains intact.
Medtronic moves to acquire CathWorks and its non-invasive artery diagnostic system in a deal worth up to $585 million, aiming to strengthen its dominant cardiac portfolio and address a leading cause of heart disease.
Costco's latest earnings reveal a staggering 92.3% membership renewal rate in North America, a figure that underpins its entire low-margin, high-volume business model and generates billions in near-pure profit.
Baird raises Caterpillar's price target to $805, citing robust order backlogs and earnings visibility fueled by surging demand for power systems from data centers and AI infrastructure.
Following a sharp sell-off, prominent crypto analysts are forecasting a potential retreat to $30,000 for Bitcoin, citing historical cycles and regulatory pressures as key drivers for a sustained bear market.
As consumer spending tightens, McDonald's asset-light franchise model proves its resilience, driving consistent sales and positioning the fast-food giant to become a Dividend King in 2026.
Amazon has filed official notice of plans to cut 2,200 corporate roles in Seattle, continuing a trend that is visibly reshaping its historic headquarters footprint. The move comes despite strong recent financial performance and bullish analyst ratings, highlighting the company's intensified focus on cost efficiency and automation.
VML's 'Future 100' report identifies key trends for 2026, highlighting a consumer mood of 'dysoptimism' and the need for brands to master blended realities, micro-content, and value-driven engagement in a complex economic and technological landscape.
In an audacious move, PayPal has recruited HP's sitting CEO Enrique Lores, who steered the PC maker through steady growth, to lead its turnaround. The rare inter-company raid raises questions about HP's long-term prospects and PayPal's bid to revitalize its core payments business amid fierce competition.
A new analysis shows Ohio households with two children require an annual income exceeding $364,000 to meet federal affordability standards for child care, highlighting a growing crisis for working families.
A major investment from an Abu Dhabi royal into Trump's crypto platform raises unprecedented ethical and political questions, casting a shadow over the industry's regulatory future.
Bitcoin's recent pullback below $74,000 has exposed underlying market fragility. A significant surge in BTC transfers to major exchanges from whales, mid-term holders, and miners points to increased selling pressure, while on-chain and derivatives data suggest demand remains insufficient to absorb the liquidity.
Automated retail chain VenHub began trading on the Nasdaq in January via a direct listing, as it taps a former Amazon Web Services executive to spearhead a major North American rollout of its unstaffed 'Smart Stores'.
The Justice Department has published over 3 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, yet millions more remain withheld and heavy redactions fuel accusations of an incomplete and politically sensitive disclosure that fails to fully expose the financier's network.
Erste Group has revised its rating on water and hygiene giant Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) from 'Buy' to 'Hold', signaling limited upside at current prices. The move comes despite Ecolab's recent strategic acquisition aimed at capturing growth in the semiconductor and AI infrastructure markets.
The Walt Disney Company has announced Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Bob Iger. The move follows a meticulous search aimed at avoiding the turmoil of the previous leadership transition.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $562 million in net inflows on February 2, one of the largest single-day hauls since their launch, signaling a potential shift in institutional sentiment after a prolonged period of heavy withdrawals.
As historic rallies in gold and silver, fueled by Washington policy, show signs of fatigue, analysts like Tom Lee see a potential rotation of capital back into Bitcoin and Ethereum, setting the stage for a crypto rebound.
Amazon is removing its biometric palm payment scanners from all Whole Foods stores by early June, citing limited customer use. The company will delete all stored customer data associated with the service.
