Buoyed by resilient holiday sales, particularly in the United States, Watches of Switzerland Group has upgraded its full-year sales and profit guidance, highlighting sustained demand for luxury timepieces that continues to outpace supply.
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs secures major funding led by Blockchain Capital and Goldman Sachs, reaching unicorn status as governments and financial institutions increasingly rely on its tools to track illicit crypto transactions.
This year's Super Bowl advertising lineup is dominated by wellness themes, but the most consequential push comes from telehealth companies and pharma giants seeking to reshape the narrative around blockbuster GLP-1 medications, moving beyond weight loss to broader health benefits.
At least 15 people have died after a migrant vessel capsized following a collision with a Greek coast guard patrol boat near the island of Chios. The incident, one of the deadliest in recent years, has reignited debates over migration policies and maritime safety in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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.
A Moscow court has sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to five years and nine months in prison for jokes deemed to incite hatred and offend religious feelings, marking a stark application of wartime censorship laws.
The Department of Justice is under fire for its handling of the court-ordered release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, with critics pointing to significant delays, improper redactions that exposed victims' identities, and the publication of explicit images. Officials defend the process as legally compliant.
The Duke of York has reportedly vacated his long-time Windsor home as newly unsealed court documents fuel fresh allegations concerning his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, placing the royal family under intensified public pressure.
New data from the luxury watch marketplace reveals a decisive pivot among collectors towards refined aesthetics and classic design, signaling a cooling of speculative frenzy and the return of the connoisseur.
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has elevated Marjory Walker and Liz Hershfield to Co-Directors, a strategic move designed to accelerate the program's market expansion and enhance supply chain collaboration amid growing demand for verified sustainable cotton.
Skeena Resources has received the final Environmental Management Act permit for its Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Columbia, completing the regulatory process and setting the stage for mining to resume in Q2 2027 following a collaborative approval with Indigenous partners.
A new ranking reveals Binance's staggering $155.64 billion in crypto reserves far outpaces all rivals, highlighting a sharply tiered market structure and underscoring the exchange's role as the industry's primary liquidity hub.
A new report from the influential CfC St. Moritz conference reveals a significant cooling in enthusiasm for crypto IPOs among wealthy investors and executives. While some activity is expected in 2026, confidence has dipped from last year's peak, with attention turning to liquidity, regulation, and market consolidation.
A majority of China's provincial-level regions have set more modest economic growth targets for 2026, signaling a widespread recalibration of expectations as the national economy faces persistent headwinds.
Major health insurers face a dual regulatory assault as a proposed freeze on Medicare Advantage payments coincides with a new Department of Labor rule targeting opaque Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) practices, threatening profits on both sides of their businesses.
Haelixa, a Swiss traceability technology firm, has raised €2 million in a pre-Series A round to fuel global expansion and enhance its DNA-marker platform for combating fraud and ensuring product authenticity in textiles, gems, and precious metals.
Fugro has mobilized a significant fleet to conduct a comprehensive geotechnical survey for TotalEnergies' 2GW NordSee Energies 1 project, a key development in Germany's offshore wind expansion and Europe's push for energy security.
Banco Santander has struck a definitive agreement to acquire Connecticut-based Webster Financial, parent of Webster Bank, in a landmark deal that will significantly expand the Spanish lender's footprint and scale in the competitive U.S. Northeast market.
Disney's latest animated juggernaut isn't just a theatrical hit; it's a case study in how the company leverages blockbuster IP to drive growth across streaming, parks, and consumer products, creating a competitive moat that rivals struggle to breach.
Schroders Greencoat has agreed to purchase a 283-megawatt portfolio of U.K. solar assets from Metlen Energy & Metals, in a deal that highlights the growing institutional demand for operational renewable infrastructure and consolidates the buyer's market-leading position.
