Walmart is launching a cross-border shipping initiative early this year, enabling U.S.-based third-party sellers to directly reach consumers in Mexico and Canada, intensifying its e-commerce competition with Amazon.
Former UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, faces intensifying political and public pressure to relinquish his lifetime seat in the House of Lords following new revelations about his financial and personal ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for his resignation, as documents suggest payments and close correspondence between the two.
A suspected human smuggler with a prior conviction was shot by federal agents near the Arizona-Mexico border after allegedly firing at a CBP helicopter and agents during a foot pursuit, according to law enforcement officials.
Congress faces a critical vote to avert a prolonged shutdown, while newly released documents shed light on the Minneapolis shooting involving immigration officers and the Epstein case continues to reverberate.
Barclays initiates coverage of 4D Molecular Therapeutics with an Overweight rating and a $33 price target, citing a favorable industry backdrop with potential M&A tailwinds and shifting focus away from drug pricing pressures. The gene therapy developer also outlined key clinical milestones expected through 2026.
Google is rolling out a significant update to its Chrome browser, embedding advanced Gemini AI capabilities directly into the user interface. The move signals a strategic push to make AI a central, everyday tool for web navigation and tasks.
Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao is making a major strategic move into autonomous freight, with a reported $2 billion investment in L4 self-driving truck firm Zelos Technology, signaling a deepening push into AI-driven supply chain solutions.
New data ranks the greater Hartford area as the fourth most competitive housing market in the U.S., with a critically low 3.3-month supply driving projections of a 17.1% surge in median home prices this year.
Award-winning builder Martin Daly is closing his Scottish business for a new life in Switzerland, joining a growing wave of tradespeople leaving the UK. Industry leaders warn that tax policies, rising costs, and a lack of support for small firms are crippling the sector and jeopardising national housing targets.
Global commodity markets opened the new week and month deep in negative territory, with the energy sector plummeting an average of 7.3% and grains facing headwinds from shifting trade flows and seasonal pressures.
The biotech company Grail has formally submitted its Galleri test for FDA premarket approval, a critical step that could unlock widespread insurance reimbursement and integrate the multi-cancer screening tool into mainstream preventive care.
The energy giant reported industry-leading earnings and cash flow, driven by record production and deep cost cuts, while returning billions to shareholders and outlining an ambitious growth plan through 2030.
In a major play to regain market share, Grubhub used its Super Bowl debut to announce it will permanently eliminate delivery and service fees on all restaurant orders over $50, absorbing the cost itself.
Gold and silver prices tumbled from recent highs following the Fed chair nomination, prompting analysts to debate whether the sell-off marks a healthy correction or a shift in the long-term hedge narrative.
Three decades after its birth, New York's Silicon Alley has matured into a distinct tech ecosystem, anchored by profitability, cross-industry ties, and resilience through multiple booms and busts.
Once considered a win-win solution, transforming closed landfills into solar farms faces a complex reality of high costs, regulatory hurdles, and site-specific challenges, even as demand for clean energy and affordable power surges.
The White House has confirmed the launch of a major strategic initiative to stockpile rare earth elements, aiming to reduce American dependence on China for the critical minerals used in defense tech and consumer electronics.
The International Monetary Fund projects average growth in sub-Saharan Africa at 4.6% for the year, edging ahead of Asia's 4.1%, signaling a potential turning point driven by demographics but tempered by significant investment challenges.
Africa's largest conglomerate secures a strategic gas supply agreement with Nigeria's state oil firm, a key move supporting national ambitions to leverage vast gas reserves for industrial growth and investment.
As housing costs squeeze employees nationwide, a new wave of benefits is emerging. Fintech startup Oro has raised $3 million to help employers offer housing assistance, signaling a major shift in corporate wellness strategies.
