European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera voices profound shock at the fatal shootings of two protesters in Minneapolis, contrasting with the EU's official cautious stance. Her remarks come as transatlantic tensions simmer over U.S. immigration policies and recent geopolitical threats.
Bank of America has increased its price target for industrial packaging firm Greif (GEF) by $1 to $75, while reiterating a Neutral rating. The adjustment follows the bank's broader reassessment of the packaging sector after recent quarterly earnings calls.
Iran's foreign minister stated readiness for 'fair' negotiations with Washington but firmly ruled out discussing its defense capabilities, as regional powers intensify diplomacy to avert a military confrontation.
Analysts at Truist Securities have adjusted their outlook for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG), lowering the price target to $270 following a fourth-quarter earnings miss. Despite the revision, the firm reiterates its Buy rating, suggesting the recent stock dip may present a strategic buying opportunity ahead of anticipated strength in the packaging sector.
The acquisition, set to finalize in early 2026 pending approvals, will merge European and American production powerhouses into an entity overseeing nearly 100 companies across 15 countries.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during a visit to Istanbul, stated Tehran is open to dialogue in principle but has no current plans for negotiations with Washington. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions and a Turkish offer to facilitate talks.
Former President Trump claims tariff revenue can fund direct payments to Americans, bypassing Congress. Experts question the legality and economic feasibility of the proposal.
The new campus in McBee, SC, aims to bolster North American supply chains for critical minerals, starting with a 2,000-ton annual processing capacity for magnet scrap.
A new civil lawsuit accuses British American Tobacco of funneling hundreds of millions to North Korea through a covert joint venture, allegedly financing weapons used in deadly attacks on American personnel in Iraq and Kurdistan.
A U.S. Navy destroyer has docked at Israel's southern port of Eilat, a move reported by Israeli media as U.S.-Iranian tensions simmer. While officials describe the deployment as routine, it coincides with a significant American military buildup in the region.
Nissan Motor Co. faced a 4.4% decline in global sales for 2025, with a sharper 6.7% drop in December, as weakness in key markets like China and Europe offset gains in North America.
The Central American nation makes its second major gold purchase in months, fortifying reserves as it balances pioneering Bitcoin bets with traditional safe-haven assets during a period of market volatility.
Bank of America Securities has reaffirmed its Buy rating on Hesai Group (HSAI), raising its price target to $32, citing the lidar maker's technological milestones, strategic partnership with NVIDIA, and favorable regulatory developments for autonomous driving.
Bank of America leads a wave of analyst upgrades for DigitalOcean, citing the viral success of its AI agent 'Clawdbot' and the company's strategic positioning in the burgeoning agentic AI market for developers.
In a strategic overhaul, International Paper announced plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies focused on North America and EMEA markets, marking the next phase of its multi-year transformation.
Bloom Energy's stock surged after American Electric Power's subsidiary locked in a massive 20-year fuel cell agreement, a move analysts say validates the company's technology for critical infrastructure like AI data centers and signals a pivotal shift in its growth narrative.
The US dollar hits a multi-year low against the euro following President Trump's endorsement of a weaker currency, sparking debate over its impact on trade, inflation, and America's financial standing.
Brent crude surged above $70 a barrel for the first time since mid-2025, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and shifting supply dynamics, as analysts signal a fading bearish outlook for the oil market.
Opera Limited's stock soared nearly 17% following its announcement of deeper integration of Tether's USDT and gold-backed tokens into its MiniPay wallet, targeting underbanked regions. The rally was further bolstered by stronger-than-expected preliminary Q4 2025 revenue figures.
Opera's shares soared nearly 18% after the browser company integrated Tether's dominant USDT stablecoin into its MiniPay wallet, highlighting investor optimism around its Web3 strategy despite unanswered questions on long-term monetization.
