The U.S. Postal Service is auctioning access to its local delivery hubs, allowing shippers to bypass traditional routes for faster service. Success hinges on a bidder's operational capabilities, with agreements set to be finalized in 2026.
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, gave tearful testimony in Oslo, denying that videos on his phone depicted rape. The high-profile trial on 38 charges, including serious sexual assault, adds to mounting pressures on the Norwegian monarchy.
Despite reporting robust quarterly earnings and record assets under custody, State Street sees key price targets trimmed by analysts who flag rising costs and a lack of updated medium-term guidance.
Wall Street grapples with a pronounced sector rotation out of high-flying technology names, driving volatility across major indices. Amid the shift, analyst calls highlight potential value in energy, consumer discretionary, and select fintech stocks for February 4, 2026.
A fresh wave of selling hit European software, data, and advertising firms Wednesday, driven by mounting investor concerns over the disruptive potential of next-generation AI tools. The selloff highlights a broader market pivot towards traditional industrial sectors.
A persistent slump in shipping volumes is forcing a painful contraction across the U.S. supply chain, with major retailers, manufacturers, and logistics firms closing facilities and cutting thousands of jobs in early 2026.
A surge in late self-assessment payments has resulted in a £325 million windfall for HMRC in penalties and interest, with experts warning the tax authority shows no sign of leniency as unpaid liabilities mount.
The iconic Southern-themed chain Cracker Barrel is implementing a cost-cutting measure requiring traveling staff to eat only at company-owned locations, as it navigates financial challenges and recent public relations setbacks.
Cryptocurrency prices stabilized following the passage of a stopgap funding bill in Washington, ending a brief government shutdown. Bitcoin clawed back from a dip below $73,000, yet analysts warn the reprieve may be temporary with another fiscal deadline looming in two weeks.
High-stakes diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran have been relocated to Oman after recent hostile incidents in the Gulf, casting uncertainty over the format and agenda of the critical talks.
A Russian bombardment using cluster munitions and aerial bombs struck a crowded market in the frontline town of Druzhkivka, leaving at least seven dead and eight wounded, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack underscores the escalating violence in the region.
Following a major insurgent assault, Pakistani forces have mobilized helicopters and drones in a decisive operation to retake control of a strategic town in restive Balochistan, amid a surge in violence that has claimed hundreds of lives.
Skyrocketing insurance costs, climate risks, and hidden taxes are prompting a quiet exodus from traditional retirement magnets like Florida and Texas, as retirees seek a more sustainable balance of affordability and stability.
Gunmen raided the remote village of Woro in Nigeria's Kwara State, killing over 30 people and torching homes and shops in one of the deadliest attacks this year in the region bordering Niger State.
Michael Burry, the investor famed for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, warns that Bitcoin's sharp decline could trigger cascading liquidations and expose vulnerabilities in corporate treasuries and tokenized markets.
Norway's state-backed energy giant Equinor has completed the sale of its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina to Vista Energy, netting approximately $1.1 billion. The deal marks a strategic retreat from onshore operations in the country, allowing the company to concentrate its regional efforts on its remaining offshore holdings and align its global portfolio with core offshore and energy transition projects.
Amid renewed scrutiny from recently unsealed court documents, the Duke of York has vacated his Windsor home ahead of schedule and moved to the King's Sandringham estate, marking a significant retreat from public life as legal and reputational pressures mount.
Washington and Tehran are set for direct negotiations in Muscat this Friday, with Iran insisting the agenda remain strictly on its nuclear program. The meeting comes as recent military incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. force buildup heighten fears of a broader confrontation.
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Intuit has forged a multi-year alliance with Affirm, embedding the 'buy now, pay later' provider as the exclusive installment financing solution within QuickBooks Payments. The move aims to bolster cash flow for SMBs while tightening Intuit's grip on the small business financial ecosystem.
