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.
As Southeast Asian foreign ministers gather in Cebu, ASEAN reaffirms its commitment to a stalled five-point peace consensus for Myanmar. While acknowledging the plan's failure to halt the civil war, Thai diplomats suggest recent elections—though widely criticized—could offer a new avenue for dialogue and humanitarian access.
After a three-year suspension due to insurgent violence, TotalEnergies and Mozambique have agreed to restart one of Africa's largest natural gas developments, raising hopes for economic transformation amid lingering risks.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights Texas Instruments (TXN) for its operational strength, as the chipmaker navigates a challenging market with better-than-expected guidance and analyst optimism.
As Nike shares face pressure, CNBC's Jim Cramer points to the company's ongoing turnaround and potential in the Chinese market as key catalysts for recovery, despite recent analyst downgrades.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights Micron Technology as a key beneficiary of the AI boom and ongoing memory chip shortages, with shares soaring nearly 400% in a year on robust data center demand.
As industry analysts warn of a critical NAND wafer shortage in 2026-2027, SanDisk's stock soars. Jim Cramer highlights the memory maker's positioning, with Mizuho and Benchmark raising price targets significantly on expectations of a 330% price spike.
Damascus residents face electricity bills exceeding their monthly incomes after a massive government price hike, sparking rare public protests and deepening the crisis for a war-weary population.
Intel's contract chipmaking division is reportedly in advanced discussions with tech giants Nvidia and Apple to manufacture key components starting in 2028, a potential game-changer for the semiconductor industry's supply chain.
Maersk Air Cargo is ending its trans-Pacific Boeing 767 operations and partnership with Amerijet International, opting for larger Boeing 777 freighters. The move will result in pilot furloughs at Amerijet and signals a strategic pivot towards more efficient long-haul air cargo networks.
China Life Insurance announces governance changes and a major investment partnership, highlighting a strategic pivot towards long-term, related-party investments amidst evolving regulatory landscapes in Asia's insurance sector.
Medtronic secures a key European regulatory nod for its latest pulsed field ablation catheter while deepening its collaboration with Mindray, signaling a strategic push into high-growth areas of cardiac care and ambulatory surgery.
Dollar Tree shares have experienced notable turbulence, with a sharp weekly drop contrasting a strong yearly performance. This analysis delves into the conflicting valuation signals and the macroeconomic pressures shaping the discount retailer's investment narrative.
Divergent analyst reports from Truist and Goldman Sachs on CCC Intelligent Solutions have cast a spotlight on the data firm's path to profitability, revealing deep-seated debates about its role in the auto insurance ecosystem and its ability to convert steady growth into sustained margins.
Electro Optic Systems (EOS), the Australian firm behind a landmark high-energy laser contract, is planning a strategic move of its headquarters and listing to Europe within the year, its CEO reveals, aiming to embed itself at the heart of the continent's urgent defence modernisation drive.
Alphabet's stock surge, driven by its successful integration of AI, has investors weighing whether its current valuation still offers a compelling entry point for long-term growth.
American Express reported a 10.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $17.57 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, yet missed Wall Street's sales expectations. Earnings per share of $3.53 met analyst consensus estimates.
Meta Platforms is charting an unprecedented course in capital investment, with plans to spend up to $135 billion by 2026 to build the infrastructure for AI 'superintelligence.' The staggering sum highlights the scale of Big Tech's arms race and raises questions about long-term returns.
A landmark trade agreement secured during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing will see Chinese import duties on Scotch whisky cut from 10% to 5%, effective immediately. The move, hailed by industry leaders, is projected to inject £250 million into the UK economy and boost competitiveness in a key growth market.
A wave of insider selling at AutoZone over the past year, totaling $15 million, has drawn investor scrutiny. While the transactions occurred near current share prices, the scale of divestment compared to minimal buying prompts a closer look at the auto parts retailer's prospects.
