As Wall Street giants and pro-crypto regulations bring digital assets into the financial fold, industry pioneer Friederike Ernst cautions that the sector's original ethos of decentralization and individual sovereignty is under threat.
While the S&P 500 is home to market leaders, not all its constituents are created equal. We analyze one company with long-term potential and two where investors should exercise caution.
While mega-cap tech stocks dominate headlines, small-cap companies offer unique opportunities—and risks. We analyze one promising contender and two where investors might want to tread carefully.
Analysts are bullish on several names, projecting returns above 20%, but a closer look reveals a mixed picture. While two companies show fundamentals that may support the optimism, another appears overhyped, highlighting the need for independent scrutiny in a market where analyst conflicts are common.
A Ugandan court has discontinued the country's first prosecution under its harsh 2023 anti-gay law, which allows for the death penalty, after finding the defendant of unsound mind following a prolonged detention.
A Malaysian High Court has acquitted French national Tom Felix on all drug-related charges, sparing him a potential death sentence and concluding a lengthy detention. The ruling cited insufficient evidence linking him directly to the seized narcotics.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is restructuring its supply chain, winding down its Quiet Logistics third-party service and consolidating fulfillment centers. The move comes as the retailer's stock shows strong long-term gains but faces near-term volatility, raising questions about its current valuation and strategic focus.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals faces a significant regulatory hurdle in Europe as a key committee issues a negative opinion on trofinetide for Rett syndrome, casting doubt on near-term international growth and forcing investors to recalibrate expectations.
Elon Musk consolidates his space and artificial intelligence ventures, signaling a strategic push to build solar-powered data centers in orbit using SpaceX's Starship, a move he claims could slash AI computing costs within years.
ARS Pharmaceuticals secures a key European regulatory nod to expand its needle-free anaphylaxis spray, EURneffy, to younger children. While this bolsters the company's franchise, analysts highlight that core challenges of cash burn and market adoption persist, keeping investor sentiment mixed.
Mark Epstein refutes claims that his late brother Jeffrey fathered a child, calling an email from Sarah Ferguson referencing a 'baby boy' a case of mistaken identity. The denial comes as millions of pages from the financier's files are made public.
Indonesia is launching a massive state-owned textile enterprise backed by its sovereign wealth fund, aiming to shield the sector from U.S. tariffs and foreign competition. While the government sees it as a necessary lifeline, critics warn it could stifle private investment and crush smaller players.
A year after Vietnam and the United States elevated bilateral ties to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership,' a leaked internal military assessment reveals Hanoi was simultaneously preparing for a potential American 'war of aggression.' The document, analyzed by rights group The 88 Project, underscores Vietnam's profound anxiety over U.S.-backed 'color revolutions' and the complex balancing act in its foreign policy.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has directed his foreign minister to engage in what he termed 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the United States, marking a potential diplomatic opening amid longstanding tensions.
KeyBanc Capital Markets has reiterated its bullish stance on Amazon.com, Inc., lifting its price target and highlighting underestimated momentum in AWS and the grocery sector, even as the company continues a significant corporate workforce restructuring.
While IonQ boasts a key technical advantage in quantum computing error rates, the long road to commercial viability and fierce competition from tech giants cast doubt on its status as the definitive investment choice.
As major tech firms announce significant layoffs across Washington, the region grapples with a fundamental question: Is this a temporary downturn or a structural pivot toward AI and new industries? The impact ripples far beyond corporate campuses, threatening the vitality of local small businesses that built their models on tech's explosive growth.
A city-led operation has closed nine Tenderloin convenience stores allegedly operating as fronts for drug sales, illegal gambling, and fencing stolen goods, seizing weapons and cash in a bid to curb neighborhood crime.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals faces a setback as European regulators issue a negative opinion on its Rett syndrome therapy trofinetide, casting uncertainty over its EU approval pathway and highlighting the challenges of bringing rare disease treatments to new markets.
Opendoor Technologies appoints a new CEO to spearhead a strategic pivot, placing artificial intelligence at the core of its home buying and selling operations to refine pricing, manage risk, and challenge traditional real estate players.
