In a move to reduce Western reliance on Chinese processing, REAlloys has secured a pivotal 10-year agreement with Kazakhstan's AltynGroup. The deal aims to funnel Central Asian rare earths directly into North American manufacturing, creating a new supply chain for critical defense and tech metals.
Elon Musk has consolidated his AI venture xAI under SpaceX in a landmark all-stock transaction, creating a combined entity valued at approximately $1.25 trillion. The strategic move is framed as a bid to pioneer cost-effective, large-scale AI computing in space, though operational integration will be limited due to regulatory constraints.
A new survey from Goldman Sachs Asset Management reveals a stark retirement readiness gap, with workers enrolled in 401(k) plans accumulating significantly larger nest eggs than their non-participating peers.
Walmart breaches the $1 trillion market cap, becoming the first traditional company to join the elite club. Its aggressive digital transformation and AI investments have not only reshaped the retail landscape but also added $50 billion to the Walton family fortune this year alone, raising questions about wealth, legacy, and the future of work.
A Russian bombardment using cluster munitions and aerial bombs struck a crowded market in the frontline town of Druzhkivka, leaving at least seven dead and eight wounded, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack underscores the escalating violence in the region.
A Moscow court has sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to five years and nine months in prison for jokes deemed to incite hatred and offend religious feelings, marking a stark application of wartime censorship laws.
The Department of Justice is under fire for its handling of the court-ordered release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, with critics pointing to significant delays, improper redactions that exposed victims' identities, and the publication of explicit images. Officials defend the process as legally compliant.
While U.S. officials host a global summit on critical minerals, communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo voice deep skepticism that new deals will translate into local benefits, amid fears of entrenched exploitation and conflict.
The Duke of York has reportedly vacated his long-time Windsor home as newly unsealed court documents fuel fresh allegations concerning his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, placing the royal family under intensified public pressure.
Skyrocketing insurance costs, climate risks, and hidden taxes are prompting a quiet exodus from traditional retirement magnets like Florida and Texas, as retirees seek a more sustainable balance of affordability and stability.
Despite headwinds in the smartphone market, Bernstein remains constructive on Qualcomm (QCOM), citing its valuation discount, high-end market positioning, and growing AI narrative as key drivers for future performance.
Recent share price gains at Charter Communications have clawed back some losses for executives who bought $1.1 million in stock last year, though the group remains nearly a quarter-million dollars in the red. The mixed insider activity signals cautious optimism amid sector volatility.
A wave of insider stock sales at Symbotic Inc. over the past year, including a multi-million dollar divestment, is prompting scrutiny from market watchers. While insider selling alone isn't a definitive sell signal, the absence of any insider buying during this period adds a layer of concern for shareholders evaluating the high-flying automation stock.
A Seattle father's story of struggling with $100,000 in debt on a $200K salary exposes a widespread financial fragility. Personal finance experts prescribe a period of extreme austerity as a radical cure.
Facing intensifying competition for its blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, Danish pharmaceutical leader Novo Nordisk has issued a sobering sales outlook for 2026, projecting its first annual decline since 2017 and triggering a sharp stock sell-off.
Senior executives at Dutch wealth manager Van Lanschot Kempen have made significant personal investments in the company's stock over the past year, a move widely interpreted as a strong vote of confidence in its future trajectory.
The grand opening of Fairmont Hanoi marks the luxury brand's debut in Vietnam, bringing its signature hospitality, extensive wellness facilities, and the largest pillarless ballroom in the Old Quarter to the capital's vibrant core.
A new ranking reveals Binance's staggering $155.64 billion in crypto reserves far outpaces all rivals, highlighting a sharply tiered market structure and underscoring the exchange's role as the industry's primary liquidity hub.
As Pi (PI) trades 94% below its peak, the project's core team executed a massive internal transfer of 500 million tokens in early February. This move coincides with a record monthly unlock of over 193 million Pi, creating a critical test for the struggling network's ecosystem and investor sentiment.
A new report from the influential CfC St. Moritz conference reveals a significant cooling in enthusiasm for crypto IPOs among wealthy investors and executives. While some activity is expected in 2026, confidence has dipped from last year's peak, with attention turning to liquidity, regulation, and market consolidation.
