Rigetti Computing's volatile journey continues as its shares tumbled 18% in January 2026. The decline is attributed to a critical product delay, a challenging macro environment for speculative tech, and a strategic move by key competitor IonQ.
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced plans for modest price increases this year, banking on its core higher-income customer base to absorb the cost. Executives revealed that 60% of their primary customers earn over $100,000 annually, insulating the chain from broader consumer spending pullbacks.
A House hearing exposed disturbing text messages in which a Customs and Border Protection agent boasted about shooting a Chicago woman, fueling scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics.
South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace has forcefully denied a magazine profile's claims that she ordered staff to deliver liquor after midnight, revealing a lifelong genetic condition that she says makes alcohol consumption dangerous. The allegations, countered by sharp criticism from a former aide, emerge as Mace faces a separate ethics committee probe.
Amidst the blockbuster success of its weight-loss drugs, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is making a strategic push into genetic medicine, securing exclusive rights to novel hearing loss treatments through a major partnership with German biotech Seamless Therapeutics.
A U.S. district judge expressed deep skepticism toward the Defense Department's legal basis for censuring Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, over a video urging troops to reject unlawful orders. The case highlights tensions between military code jurisdiction and First Amendment protections for retired service members in political office.
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has formally resigned as Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, honoring a commitment made to the Senate. His departure comes as the administration moves to fill his Fed seat.
A consortium led by KKR and Singapore Telecommunications has agreed to acquire the remaining 82% stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for S$6.6 billion, taking full ownership of one of Asia's largest data centre platforms. The deal, valuing STT GDC at S$13.8 billion, marks Southeast Asia's largest-ever data centre transaction and underscores the fierce competition for digital infrastructure assets.
PayPal's stock suffered its worst single-day drop in years after forecasting potential profit declines for 2026, citing consumer spending pullback and intense competition, prompting a leadership change.
Australian lender Wisr Limited (ASX:WZR) is on a path to potentially post its first annual profit in 2027, according to analyst consensus, marking a pivotal shift for the fintech after years of investment and growth.
A breakdown of PRL Global Ltd.'s (ASX:PRG) shareholder registry shows a distinctive structure, with retail investors holding a dominant 40% stake, while private companies control another 32%. This ownership mix raises questions about corporate governance, stock liquidity, and the company's appeal to institutional funds.
Digital remittance firm Remitly Global reports its first full year of positive earnings per share, coupled with a nearly one-third surge in active customers. The turnaround highlights the company's growing operational strength amid a competitive fintech landscape.
Amprius Technologies' stock surged following the announcement of its first domestic manufacturing partnership with Nanotech Energy, a strategic move to establish a U.S.-based supply chain for its advanced silicon-anode batteries, crucial for defense and aerospace sectors under new sourcing rules.
A last-minute agreement between victims' attorneys and the Justice Department has averted a court hearing, aiming to protect nearly 100 women whose personal information was improperly disclosed in the massive Epstein document dump. The deal follows urgent complaints that failures to redact names and details had put victims at risk.
Crucial trade preference programs for sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti have been granted a 15-month extension, retroactive to last fall, as part of the sweeping government funding bill signed into law. While industry groups welcome the move, they warn the short-term fix fails to provide the long-term certainty needed for major investments.
The parents of Dylan Harrison, 12, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging multiple safety lapses led to her drowning during a scuba certification class. The suit claims the industry has long ignored critical protocols.
As LVMH navigates a shifting luxury landscape marked by softer demand in China, the group is placing a strategic bet on a renewed Dior to drive its fashion and leather goods division forward. This management and creative reset comes at a pivotal moment for the world's largest luxury conglomerate.
IOI Corporation Berhad's shares have dipped 1.7% over the past quarter, with lackluster financial fundamentals—particularly a modest Return on Equity and flat earnings growth—casting doubt on its near-term trajectory. Analysts point to high dividend payouts as a potential growth inhibitor.
Gold prices stabilized near $4,950 an ounce after a sharp rebound, as bargain hunters moved in following last week's dramatic sell-off. Despite remaining below its late-January peak, the metal has posted strong gains for the year, with analysts debating the sustainability of the recovery amid elevated volatility.
Amcor reports Q2 adjusted EPS growth of 7%, driven by accelerating cost synergies from its transformative Berry acquisition. The packaging giant reaffirms its full-year outlook, citing strong execution and a clear path to deliver at least $260 million in synergies for fiscal 2026.
