Halliburton's robust operational performance and shareholder returns are drawing sustained analyst confidence, with the stock significantly outpacing major indices and sector peers as the company navigates a strategic 'year of recalibration' for 2026.
A new humanitarian fund for Sudan, seeded with $700 million from the U.S. and UAE, aims to address a catastrophic war that has displaced millions and pushed regions into famine. International officials warn time is running out to prevent further mass suffering.
Nordex Group will supply 27 cold-climate optimized turbines for the Fageråsen Wind Farm in Sweden under a landmark deal with OX2, featuring a 25-year service agreement to power the region's green transition.
Viña Concha y Toro expands its global footprint with a majority acquisition of French rosé producer Maison Mirabeau, pledging to uphold existing distribution and accelerate the brand's growth and sustainability goals.
While the AI sector is crowded with high-flyers, Meta Platforms presents a unique value proposition. Trading at a reasonable valuation, the social media behemoth's heavy investments in AI research and development could unlock its next major growth phase.
The death of a spouse brings emotional and financial challenges. Understanding how Social Security survivor benefits function is crucial for maintaining stability during a difficult transition.
German chipmaker Infineon reported increased revenue and profit for its first fiscal quarter, crediting robust artificial intelligence demand and a recovering automotive sector, while announcing accelerated investments to expand production capacity.
Charles Gibb's brief tenure as CEO of Vermont-based WhistlePig Whiskey has ended in a mutual separation, with long-time CFO Alex Roberts immediately assuming leadership of the luxury rye producer.
Brazil has emerged as the world's fastest-growing international tourist destination, with a record 9.3 million visitors in 2025. A surge in European travel and new direct flight routes, particularly from Spain, are credited for the historic boom that is reshaping the country's economy and global image.
Even with a tenuous ceasefire in place, Gaza's health sector remains crippled by severe shortages, widespread destruction, and a lack of essential equipment, with experts warning of a deliberate, systematic campaign to undermine its foundations.
The last major nuclear arms control pact between the United States and Russia, the New START treaty, has lapsed, raising profound questions about strategic stability and the future of global arms control in an era of heightened geopolitical tensions.
With the New START treaty set to lapse, the U.S. and Russia face a post-arms-control landscape for the first time in decades. Analysts warn of destabilizing risks and a potential three-way strategic competition involving China's growing arsenal.
In a strategic move to diversify Western supply chains, REalloys, set to merge with Blackboxstocks, partners with Kazakhstan's AltynGroup to secure rare earth feedstock from the Central Asian nation for its North American operations.
At its 2026 Investor Day, Pharming Group projected revenue forecasts that exceed analyst expectations, driven by its flagship drug Joenja and a series of anticipated clinical trial readouts over the next two years. The biotech firm emphasized a strategy of commercial expansion coupled with disciplined financial management.
Shares of medical device giant Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) have faced recent pressure, reigniting the debate over its valuation. While some analysts see a significant discount to fair value, investors are weighing competitive threats and integration risks from recent acquisitions.
UniFirst's cautious revenue outlook and signs of weak demand in its core uniform rental business are prompting investors to reassess its competitive standing and growth potential, as peers report stronger momentum.
Cable giant Prysmian secures a pivotal contract to supply over 640 km of HVDC cable for the UK's Eastern Green Link 4, a critical infrastructure project aimed at strengthening the grid for renewable energy transmission and highlighting the sustained growth in high-voltage direct current investments.
Shares of snack giant Mondelez International have rallied over 10% in the past month, outpacing broader market trends. This momentum, set against a backdrop of solid revenue growth and expanding profit margins, is prompting investors to ask: Is the maker of Oreo and Cadbury truly undervalued, or is the market getting ahead of itself?
JPMorgan Chase has introduced a program to match government contributions to children's retirement accounts, part of a broader industry push for early financial literacy. The move coincides with a new stock-option grant for CEO Jamie Dimon that links his compensation to the bank's future share price, highlighting the firm's dual focus on long-term stakeholder engagement and executive accountability.
AT&T's recent acquisition of Lumen's fiber assets and a new partnership in senior safety wearables signal a strategic pivot, aiming to transform its network into a platform for home broadband and connected health services.
