TAIPEI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan completed the maiden underwater sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a big milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence
A provocative art installation in Tokyo, featuring a violently thrashing robot dog restrained by a metal chain, is drawing crowds and forcing viewers to confront uneasy questions about the future of artificial intelligence, ethics, and our emotional connection to machines.
Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) boasts a Return on Equity nearly double the industry average. But as investors cheer the metric, a deeper look reveals a heavy reliance on debt, raising questions about the sustainability of its impressive performance.
German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) announces a dividend increase to $0.31 per share, reflecting confidence in its earnings trajectory and commitment to shareholder returns amidst a stable banking outlook.
A deep dive into Kadant Inc.'s intrinsic value using a Discounted Cash Flow model suggests the stock is trading near its estimated fair value of $273, raising questions about its near-term upside potential amid current market prices.
Starbucks is overhauling its popular Rewards program for over 35 million U.S. members, introducing a tiered structure (Green, Gold, Reserve) designed to offer faster, more personalized benefits and deeper integration with travel partners.
Despite recent market turbulence, a surge in eurozone business confidence is spotlighting companies where high insider ownership aligns management with shareholder interests. We examine three such firms poised for growth.
Multiple executives and board members at AmeriServ Financial have been buying shares in the company over the past year, a move often interpreted as a bullish signal for the regional bank's prospects.
Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) finds itself at a crossroads, with its stock down over 30% in the past year. Conflicting signals from valuation models paint a complex picture: is the biotech firm dramatically overvalued on traditional metrics, or deeply undervalued based on future cash flows?
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals the substantial financial burden of deploying National Guard and active-duty troops to several U.S. cities last year, with monthly costs for continued operations running into the tens of millions.
Pakistani security forces conducted targeted military operations in the restive southwestern Balochistan province, resulting in the deaths of 41 militants. The raids signal an escalation in ongoing efforts to curb insurgent activities in the region.
While the crypto market navigates volatility, two assets priced under $2—XRP and Sui—are drawing institutional interest and possess specific catalysts that could drive significant growth in the coming year.
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.
Swiss watch and jewelry giant Swatch Group reported a steep decline in full-year profit and revenue, with pre-tax earnings nearly halved as consumer demand softened and operational costs climbed.
In a bold strategic pivot, cryptocurrency giant Binance announced it will convert its entire $1 billion SAFU emergency reserve from stablecoins to Bitcoin over the next month, a move seen as both a vote of confidence in BTC and a potential gamble on user protection funds.
While regional tensions and market volatility capture headlines, a closer look reveals resilient companies with strong fundamentals. Driven by robust earnings and strategic positioning, select stocks in sectors from renewable energy to infrastructure present compelling cases for value-oriented investors navigating the complex landscape of early 2026.
Oil prices pulled back from multi-month highs on Friday amid broad market risk aversion, yet President Trump's intensified focus on Iran continues to inject a significant risk premium into the market, setting Brent crude for its strongest monthly gain in years.
Hubbell Incorporated's stock has surged over 11% in the past month, closing near $498 and prompting a fresh debate among analysts over whether its current price fully reflects future growth potential amidst industry headwinds.
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor with a notably more open stance toward Bitcoin, to lead the central bank. The anticipated move has already triggered market reactions and reshaped expectations for U.S. monetary policy.
Exco Technologies Ltd. (TSE:XTC) kicked off its fiscal 2026 with a solid first quarter, posting higher profits despite a mixed demand environment. Robust growth in its Automotive Solutions segment successfully countered softer demand in its die-cast tooling business, showcasing the resilience of its diversified model amid ongoing trade policy and economic uncertainty.
