Mortgage Proposals and Rate Swings: A Housing Market in Search of Real Solutions
As mortgage rates fluctuate and ambitious policy ideas emerge, economists warn that financing tweaks cannot solve the core issue: a chronic shortage of homes.
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New Year's Financial Resolutions Already Fading? Five Actionable Steps to Regain Control in 2026
If your 2026 financial goals have already lost momentum, you're not alone. Experts suggest shifting focus to specific, automated strategies and building resilient habits to secure your economic future.
Business
Defense Spending Nears $1 Trillion as AI Chip Integration Reshapes Military Tech
Rising global defense budgets are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence in military systems, with companies racing to develop advanced sensing and threat-detection capabilities through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
World
A Nation Preparing for the Inevitable: Zimbabwe's Funeral Insurance Boom Overshadows Healthcare Crisis
In Zimbabwe, where formal employment is scarce and medical costs are prohibitive, a stark financial choice is being made: affordable funeral policies are vastly outpacing health insurance, reflecting a cultural prioritization of dignified burials over accessible healthcare.
Business
Global Public Sector Gets Its Own Climate Disclosure Rulebook
IPSASB unveils the world's first dedicated climate reporting standard for governments and public bodies, mandating disclosures from 2028 to illuminate financial risks and opportunities.
Business
Oracle Stock Dips as $50 Billion AI Infrastructure Bet Sparks Debt Concerns
Oracle shares slid in premarket trading after the company unveiled plans to raise up to $50 billion this year to fuel its cloud and AI expansion, prompting investor unease over its growing debt burden and the long-term payoff of the sector's spending spree.
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UK Military on High Alert as Drone Incidents Near Bases Double in a Year
Newly released figures reveal a sharp 111% increase in unauthorized drone activity near UK defence sites in 2025, prompting an expansion of military powers to counter the aerial threat.
Business
Under Armour at a Crossroads: Major Shareholder Buys In Amid Legal Setback and Executive Departure
Under Armour faces a pivotal moment as a significant insider purchase coincides with a high-stakes legal loss and the exit of its Chief Product Officer, testing investor confidence in the embattled sportswear brand's turnaround strategy.
Business
Church & Dwight's Valuation Puzzle: Is the Consumer Staples Giant Overpriced or Undervalued?
A deep dive into the conflicting signals from Church & Dwight's stock valuation. While a discounted cash flow model suggests a significant discount, its premium P/E ratio tells a different story, leaving investors to weigh pricing power against market expectations.
World
Philippine VP Sara Duterte Hit with Fresh Impeachment Complaints Over Corruption Allegations
Vice President Sara Duterte faces renewed impeachment efforts in the Philippine Congress, centered on allegations of misusing millions in confidential funds. The move reignites political tensions in a nation grappling with the legacies of powerful political dynasties.
Business
Beyond the Bottom Line: Two Profitable Stocks Building Momentum, One Facing Headwinds
Profitability alone doesn't guarantee a stock's success. We examine three companies with strong margins, highlighting two that are leveraging their financial health for growth and one where challenges may cloud the future.
Business
Banking Giants Line Up $7.9 Billion Debt Package to Fuel CD&R's Sealed Air Buyout
A syndicate led by JPMorgan and Wells Fargo is preparing a multi-billion dollar high-yield bond and loan issuance to finance the landmark private equity acquisition of Bubble Wrap maker Sealed Air, with bond yields expected to attract investor interest in the 7% range.
US-Africa Trade Pact AGOA Granted Stopgap Reprieve, Long-Term Future Remains Uncertain
A last-minute, short-term extension of the cornerstone US-Africa trade program AGOA has been passed, averting immediate expiration but leaving businesses and governments on both continents anxious about the partnership's long-term trajectory.
Business
The AI Interview: How McKinsey and BCG Are Rewriting the Rules of the Case Study
Consulting giants McKinsey and BCG are integrating proprietary AI chatbots like Lilli and Casey into their famed interview processes, testing candidates on problem-solving with ambiguous, AI-generated data and shifting the skills required for the next generation of consultants.
World
Civilian Bus Targeted in Double-Tap Drone Strike, Killing 15 Miners in Eastern Ukraine
A bus carrying Ukrainian miners home from their shift was struck by Russian drones in a coordinated attack, leaving at least 15 dead and 7 wounded. The assault, condemned as an act of terrorism, marks one of the deadliest single incidents for the energy company DTEK since the invasion began.
Business
Industrial Sector Outperforms: One Stock to Watch, Two to Approach with Caution
While the industrial sector has surged ahead of the broader market, not all companies are equally positioned for sustainable growth. We analyze one defense contractor with strong tailwinds and two manufacturers where valuation concerns loom large.
Business
Beyond the Benchmark: Two S&P 500 Stocks with Momentum and One Facing Headwinds
The S&P 500 is home to market leaders, but not all its constituents are created equal. We examine one company navigating challenges and two others positioned for potential growth, providing context on their valuations and market positions.
World
Aid Groups Draw 'Red Line' at Israeli Data Demands, Vow to Stay in Gaza Despite MSF Ban
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.
World
Pakistan Launches Major Counter-Insurgency Push After Balochistan Attacks Leave Dozens Dead
Security forces are engaged in extensive operations across Balochistan following a devastating wave of coordinated assaults by separatist militants on civilian and government targets over the weekend, which killed nearly 50 people and marked a significant escalation in the long-running conflict.
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China Executes Four Over Deadly Myanmar Scam Empire, Intensifying Regional Crackdown
Chinese courts have executed four individuals convicted of running a multi-billion dollar scam and gambling network from Myanmar, responsible for multiple deaths. The move signals Beijing's escalating pressure on Southeast Asia's industrial-scale cybercrime hubs.