As regional tensions weigh on major Gulf indices, a closer look reveals resilient investment opportunities among smaller, financially sound companies. From energy giants to niche manufacturers, these picks highlight value where many fear to tread.
While regional tensions weigh on Gulf bourses, a closer look reveals resilient companies with strong fundamentals poised for growth. We analyze three under-the-radar stocks from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Israel that are navigating the volatility.
The United States and India have reached a trade agreement that will significantly lower reciprocal tariffs and remove a contentious levy on Russian oil purchases, marking a potential thaw in economic relations.
Weekend protests in Turin descended into severe violence, with anarchist and far-left groups clashing with police, resulting in over 100 officer injuries. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the "attempted murder" and promised a firm state response.
A second major winter storm in as many weeks has crippled logistics across the Southeast, leading to massive service suspensions, a deadly 100-car pileup, and worsening a freight backlog that saw volumes plummet over 55%.
A Wall Street Journal report reveals a major investment by UAE's Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a Trump-linked cryptocurrency company days before the 2024 inauguration, followed by a reversal of U.S. policy on advanced AI chip exports to the UAE.
MTF Enterprises, a major operator of 43 Subway restaurants across four states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing unsustainable debt burdens from merchant cash advance loans. The move highlights ongoing pressures within the franchise sector.
Senior Iranian officials have privately warned Supreme Leader Khamenei that public fury over a recent bloody crackdown has eroded the 'wall of fear,' raising concerns that even a limited U.S. strike could embolden protesters and threaten the regime's stability, according to multiple sources familiar with high-level discussions.
Despite OPEC+ maintaining production cuts, crude benchmarks fell sharply on Monday, pulling energy stocks like ConocoPhillips down with them as immediate fears of a supply disruption in the Persian Gulf subsided.
A Wahneta, Florida, resident faces enhanced felony charges including arson and criminal mischief. The Polk County Sheriff's Office states the suspect's illegal immigration status factored into the severity of the allegations, reigniting debates around local enforcement and federal policy.
Ford Motor Company and Chinese tech giant Xiaomi have both denied a Financial Times report claiming preliminary discussions about producing Xiaomi's electric vehicles in the United States, as the auto industry navigates steep new tariffs on Chinese imports.
Bahrain's Tarabut, a regulated open banking platform, acquires AI engineering specialist Servable to embed advanced financial AI capabilities—from risk assessment to fraud detection—directly into its infrastructure for banks and fintechs across the Middle East.
Iranian authorities announced the arrest of four foreigners allegedly involved in last month's widespread unrest, seizing homemade explosives in the operation as the government continues to blame external actors for domestic turmoil.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms a new round of trilateral negotiations with Russia and the U.S. is scheduled for early February, even as drone attacks continue to target civilian infrastructure.
Amid heightened regional tensions and a visible U.S. military buildup, Iran's Foreign Minister expresses cautious optimism for a nuclear deal, even as Tehran's supreme leader warns of a broader conflict should hostilities erupt.
Thousands demonstrated in Milan against the planned deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for the 2026 Winter Games, citing human rights concerns and viewing their presence as a symbol of democratic erosion in the United States.
The Biden administration has approved a major arms sale to Israel, featuring attack helicopters and armored vehicles, amid a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and ongoing scrutiny over U.S. military support.
Initial unemployment filings in Missouri fell by nearly 25% last week, outpacing a modest national decline and contrasting with volatile swings in other states.
Ontario's regulated online gambling sector capped a record-breaking year with a strong December performance, generating over $425 million in monthly revenue and pushing the annual total past the $4 billion mark, as the province's market continues to outpace growth seen in many U.S. states.
Bank of America raises its price target on Chevron (CVX) to $188, maintaining a Buy rating, as geopolitical tensions and a planned ramp-up of Venezuelan crude exports bolster the energy giant's near-term outlook.
