The Qatar Investment Authority has backed a new $200 million fund by Shorooq Partners, aiming to inject institutional capital into the region's mature startups and bridge a critical funding hurdle on the path to public listings.
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.
Despite a challenging 2025, Giverny Capital's latest investor letter highlights Charles Schwab as a key portfolio contributor, projecting sustained growth for the financial giant as market dynamics evolve.
Finance ministers from Germany and Poland have called for a joint leadership role in boosting Europe's competitiveness, citing a shifting global landscape and internal bureaucratic hurdles.
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.
A Bangladeshi court has convicted British MP Tulip Siddiq in absentia on two further corruption charges, adding four years to her prison term. The cases center on allegations she used her influence with her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to illegally secure land for family members.
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.
Amid a mixed market backdrop, penny stocks are drawing renewed attention for their growth potential. We analyze three standout picks, led by financial services firm Siebert Financial, highlighting their financial health and strategic moves in a volatile landscape.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a complete response letter for Aquestive Therapeutics' oral film drug designed to treat severe allergic reactions, the company announced Monday, delaying a potential new option for millions at risk.
The global payments giant reported a 15% surge in net revenue and processed a record 69.4 billion transactions in its fiscal first quarter, signaling resilient consumer confidence and a rebound from previous quarters.
Analysts at Piper Sandler have increased their price target for Permian Basin-focused producer Diamondback Energy (FANG) to $218, maintaining an Overweight rating. The move comes as the firm anticipates solid Q4 results for gas-focused companies, while oil producers navigate a tougher pricing environment.
Barclays raises its price target on NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) to $62, citing solid quarterly performance and strategic moves, including a pending merger with Black Hills Corporation, as the regulated utility reaffirms its long-term growth outlook.
TD Cowen raises Prudential Financial's price target to $113, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, as the insurer grapples with a misconduct scandal at its Japan life insurance unit affecting nearly 500 customers.
Wells Fargo lowered its price target on UnitedHealth Group (UNH) following its Q4 report and a disappointing Medicare rate proposal from regulators, highlighting pressures on the healthcare giant's key growth engine.
A new mandatory scheme requires all UK fuel stations to report price changes within 30 minutes, with data fed to comparison apps. The government-backed initiative aims to boost competition and save households an estimated £40 annually.
Amid a mixed market landscape, corporate insiders are placing significant bets on select small-cap stocks. We analyze three companies where recent insider buying and strategic moves signal potential value, despite broader economic headwinds.
Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo is in advanced talks to secure a massive $16 billion funding round, potentially valuing the company at around $110 billion, as competition in the robotaxi market intensifies.
Essar Oil and Gas Exploration & Production (EOGEPL) is injecting $100 million into its flagship Raniganj East CBM block in West Bengal, aiming to scale up domestic natural gas production and explore shale potential in a bid to reduce India's import reliance.
IPSASB unveils the world's first dedicated climate reporting standard for governments and public bodies, mandating disclosures from 2028 to illuminate financial risks and opportunities.
Oracle announces plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and equity to massively expand its cloud data centers, aiming to meet surging demand from AI leaders like Nvidia, OpenAI, and xAI.
