Analyst firm Benchmark increased its price target for specialty food distributor The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) to $84, maintaining a Buy rating. The move follows strong operational performance, including domestic acquisitions and double-digit international growth in the Middle East.
Russia's premier cryptocurrency miner, BitRiver, faces insolvency proceedings as its CEO is placed under house arrest, marking a dramatic fall for a firm already crippled by international sanctions and mounting legal disputes.
Israeli police have detained municipal officials and business figures suspected of embezzling millions in international donations intended for communities devastated by the October 7 Hamas attacks, launching a major fraud investigation.
The Walt Disney Company announced blockbuster quarterly earnings driven by historic box office and streaming performance, though profits were pressured by a resolved YouTube dispute, rising costs, and a broader slowdown in international travel to U.S. destinations.
Jumia Technologies' shares have skyrocketed over 244% in the past year, a stunning rally that appears disconnected from its recent financial performance. This surge highlights the complex dynamics of growth investing in emerging markets.
Founder Scott Davies steps into executive chairman role as the Welsh honey maker rebrands to Hilltop Food Group and targets doubling turnover within five years through international expansion and new product categories.
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is selling its onshore shale assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation to local operator Vista Energy, marking a strategic pivot as it doubles down on offshore exploration and core international markets.
After a prolonged period of U.S. dominance, international equities are staging a comeback. Analysts point to shifting fundamentals, attractive valuations, and a weakening dollar as tailwinds for emerging markets, with one Vanguard ETF positioned at the center of this transition.
Afya Ltd., a leading medical education group in Brazil, is demonstrating robust financial health with a rising Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and significant capital expansion. While its stock has faced headwinds, the underlying operational metrics suggest a company efficiently reinvesting for growth, presenting a potential opportunity for value-focused investors.
Sonesta International Hotels concludes a sweeping multi-year renovation initiative, injecting modern amenities and design into properties from New York to Kaua'i, as the company sharpens its competitive edge in the hospitality sector.
India is negotiating with Ant International to link its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Alipay+ network, a move that could simplify overseas transactions for Indian travelers and signal a thaw in economic relations with China, according to government sources.
A coalition of major international NGOs is refusing to comply with Israeli orders to hand over detailed staff information, calling it a safety risk and an obstruction of aid, as tensions escalate following the expulsion of Médecins Sans Frontières.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday, allowing severely limited civilian movement for the first time since its capture by Israeli forces in 2024. The cautious resumption follows intense international pressure but falls far short of addressing Gaza's overwhelming humanitarian crisis.
A wave of international reinsurance giants, including Lloyd's of London, Samsung Re, and Mapfre Re, are seeking approval to set up shop in India's GIFT IFSC, drawn by tax incentives and a booming market, as the hub aims to rival established global financial centers.
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Terns Pharmaceuticals has restructured a key licensing deal with China's Hansoh, gaining exclusive worldwide rights for its TERN-701 oncology drug outside Greater China. The strategic move, coupled with a recent analyst price target surge, signals the company's aggressive push into international markets.
As voters from Japan to Brazil head to the polls in a packed electoral calendar, investors brace for potential market volatility. The outcomes could redefine fiscal policies, international alliances, and economic trajectories in a world already navigating U.S. monetary uncertainty and geopolitical strife.
Global Partners LP reaffirms its quarterly cash distribution while issuing detailed U.S. tax withholding guidance for international investors, putting a spotlight on the balance between income reliability and the complexities of after-tax returns in a challenging market.
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian detained during recent anti-government protests and reportedly facing execution, has been released on bail. His case became an international flashpoint, highlighting tensions over Tehran's crackdown and U.S. threats.
A renewed emphasis by President Xi Jinping on building a 'strong financial nation' with a globally powerful currency is being interpreted as a signal for accelerated yuan internationalization, as global confidence in the dollar shows signs of strain.
