Despite political instability, Libya's low production costs and proximity to key markets are drawing major investment, while Venezuela's vast reserves remain hamstrung by economic and geopolitical hurdles.
U.S. stock index futures trimmed early declines after President Donald Trump nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move seen as injecting moderate policy views amid economic uncertainty.
Investment firm TD Cowen has significantly increased its price target for semiconductor equipment leader ASML Holding, citing robust bookings for its cutting-edge EUV lithography systems and a clear path for capacity expansion to meet relentless AI-driven demand.
JPMorgan reiterates its Overweight rating on ServiceNow (NOW) with a $215 price target, following checks with nine ecosystem partners. While growth expectations have moderated slightly, the firm finds AI is fueling expansion and mission-critical projects continue unabated.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announces the company will match the U.S. government's $1,000 'Trump Accounts' contribution for eligible children of employees, with a preference to execute the match in Bitcoin, highlighting crypto's growing intersection with federal policy initiatives.
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and critic of current monetary policy, to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, setting the stage for a potential shift in the central bank's direction.
Nubank, the Latin American fintech leader, has secured conditional approval from the OCC for a U.S. national bank charter, setting an 18-month timeline to launch and challenging incumbent banks with its digital-first model.
AEW UK REIT plc (LON:AEWU) is overwhelmingly owned by institutional investors, a sign of significant confidence but also concentrated influence. We examine the ownership structure and what it means for the £170m property trust.
Despite reporting a 22% surge in Q4 2025 net income to $4.1 billion, global payments giant Mastercard is cutting approximately 1,400 jobs as part of a strategic review, highlighting the complex balance between growth and operational efficiency in the fintech sector.
Israeli media reports indicate the military now estimates around 70,000 Palestinian fatalities in Gaza, a figure aligning with earlier Hamas-run health ministry counts it had previously questioned.
South Africa has ordered Israel's chargé d'affaires to leave the country within 72 hours, citing "unacceptable violations" of diplomatic protocol and a direct challenge to its sovereignty, further straining relations already tense over the ICJ genocide case.
Israeli authorities announce the reopening of the Rafah crossing this Sunday, ending a nearly two-year blockade of Gaza's sole passage to Egypt.
Tasmanian police believe they have found the remains of Celine Cremer, a Belgian hiker missing since 2023, along with clothing items including a polar fleece jacket, following a renewed search near Philosopher's Falls.
Israel announces the Rafah border crossing will reopen this Sunday for limited travel between Gaza and Egypt, marking a significant shift in access for the enclave's 2 million residents after an eight-month Israeli control of the vital gateway.
German automotive giant Bosch reports a sharp 45% drop in operating profit for 2025, driven by heavy restructuring charges, intense global competition, and delayed returns on future-tech investments.
The food delivery platform is waiving delivery and service fees for orders over $50, a direct challenge to rivals DoorDash and Uber Eats, as it seeks to address customer frustration with high costs and cart abandonment.
Chevron Corp. reported a drop in fourth-quarter earnings that nonetheless beat analyst expectations, as the oil giant emphasized operational efficiency to navigate lower crude prices. The company, the sole U.S. producer active in Venezuela, signaled it is assessing further investment opportunities in the country following recent geopolitical shifts.
With major indices treading water after the Fed's steady rates, savvy investors are turning to overlooked small-cap stocks where insider buying signals conviction. We examine three companies where executives are backing their firms with their own capital.
Israel announces the reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt this Sunday, permitting limited two-way movement for Palestinians after nearly 24 months of tight restrictions. The move is seen as a key development in international ceasefire efforts.
The German sportswear giant reports preliminary figures showing robust growth for the Adidas brand, driven by double-digit expansion across all regions, and unveils a major capital return program to shareholders.
