Binance has converted $100 million in stablecoins to Bitcoin, marking the first major transaction under its plan to shift $1 billion of its user protection fund into the cryptocurrency. The move, executed as Bitcoin faces selling pressure, is drawing comparisons to traditional market stabilization efforts.
In a significant step toward reconciliation, Syrian interior ministry forces entered the Kurdish-administered city of al-Hassakeh on Monday. The move, part of a fragile new agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, aims to cement a ceasefire and outlines a path for the integration of Kurdish-led institutions into the state's security and administrative framework.
Barrell Craft Spirits has sold a contract bottling plant in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, consolidating operations back to its Louisville site amid shifting consumer demand and a broader slowdown in the US whiskey category.
India's latest budget proposes a high-level committee to reshape the financial landscape, alongside major reforms in foreign investment rules and bond markets, aiming to fuel the country's next growth phase.
Investment firm Giverny Capital has sold its position in auto-finance provider Credit Acceptance Corporation, citing a challenging market environment dominated by AI hype and large-cap tech outperformance. The move highlights a broader divergence between fundamental business performance and current investor sentiment.
Ahead of the Singapore Airshow, GE Aerospace executives are contending with persistent supply chain disruptions and geopolitical headwinds that threaten to squeeze the flow of critical engine parts, testing the operational resilience behind the company's robust share price.
Ripple has secured a final Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's financial watchdog, the CSSF, transitioning from preliminary approval. This key regulatory milestone enables the blockchain payments firm to scale its 'Ripple Payments' service across the European Union's single market.
While low share prices often signal volatility, they can also hide significant upside. We analyze three companies trading under $10—Archer Aviation, Snap, and Opendoor Technologies—that are positioned to defy market expectations in the coming year, driven by sector tailwinds and strategic pivots.
Amid a sluggish housing sector, Installed Building Products (IBP) has demonstrated remarkable resilience, becoming a standout performer in Giverny Capital's portfolio. The insulation specialist's shares have surged over 50% in the past year, bucking broader market trends.
As market leadership broadens beyond tech, income-focused investors are turning to high-yield dividend ETFs. Vanguard's suite offers diversified, cost-effective options for building retirement income streams in a changing landscape.
Giverny Capital's latest investor letter highlights Arista Networks as a standout performer, driven by strong earnings and strategic positioning in the high-speed networking sector crucial for AI and cloud expansion.
As markets face significant pressure, certain portfolios tied to strategic commodities, resilient tech, and innovative crypto infrastructure are showing notable resilience. Analysts point to long-term thematic bets that are weathering the current storm.
Retirement shifts the financial focus from accumulation to strategic decumulation. We explore key strategies—from bucket approaches to risk management—to help retirees sustain their lifestyle over a potentially decades-long horizon.
The Trump family-affiliated stablecoin USD1 has rapidly ascended to become a top-five stablecoin by market capitalization, reaching $5 billion, even as speculative meme tokens falter. Its growth is shadowed by a previously unreported deal with a UAE-backed entity and mounting regulatory scrutiny in Washington.
The military leadership in Guinea-Bissau has freed a key opposition figure and pledged to form an inclusive government, in moves widely seen as an effort to appease regional bloc ECOWAS following November's coup.
Brooke Day died after her backpack became entangled in a gondola lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, leading to a fatal cardiac arrest, highlighting rare but critical safety concerns.
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Guatemala aims to eliminate tariffs and streamline preferential treatment for textiles and apparel, a move hailed by U.S. industry leaders as a strategic step to reinforce regional manufacturing networks and counter Asian dominance.
The European Commission has granted regulatory approval, concluding the acquisition of iconic Italian motorsports brand Dainese by asset management firms Arcmont and HPS Investment Partners, effectively placing ownership under major institutional investors.
Kinder Morgan's stock surged 3.9% last week, buoyed by strong institutional ownership and favorable energy sector tailwinds. With institutions holding 67% of shares, their influence underscores both the stock's momentum and potential vulnerability to large-scale moves.
As Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) carries a substantial $28.9 billion in net debt, analysts are scrutinizing whether the utility's growth strategy has overleveraged the company, raising questions about risk and long-term shareholder value.
