After a prolonged period of U.S. dominance, international equities are staging a comeback. Analysts point to shifting fundamentals, attractive valuations, and a weakening dollar as tailwinds for emerging markets, with one Vanguard ETF positioned at the center of this transition.
Sonesta International Hotels concludes a sweeping multi-year renovation initiative, injecting modern amenities and design into properties from New York to Kaua'i, as the company sharpens its competitive edge in the hospitality sector.
India is negotiating with Ant International to link its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Alipay+ network, a move that could simplify overseas transactions for Indian travelers and signal a thaw in economic relations with China, according to government sources.
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.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday, allowing severely limited civilian movement for the first time since its capture by Israeli forces in 2024. The cautious resumption follows intense international pressure but falls far short of addressing Gaza's overwhelming humanitarian crisis.
A wave of international reinsurance giants, including Lloyd's of London, Samsung Re, and Mapfre Re, are seeking approval to set up shop in India's GIFT IFSC, drawn by tax incentives and a booming market, as the hub aims to rival established global financial centers.
Terns Pharmaceuticals has restructured a key licensing deal with China's Hansoh, gaining exclusive worldwide rights for its TERN-701 oncology drug outside Greater China. The strategic move, coupled with a recent analyst price target surge, signals the company's aggressive push into international markets.
As voters from Japan to Brazil head to the polls in a packed electoral calendar, investors brace for potential market volatility. The outcomes could redefine fiscal policies, international alliances, and economic trajectories in a world already navigating U.S. monetary uncertainty and geopolitical strife.
Global Partners LP reaffirms its quarterly cash distribution while issuing detailed U.S. tax withholding guidance for international investors, putting a spotlight on the balance between income reliability and the complexities of after-tax returns in a challenging market.
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian detained during recent anti-government protests and reportedly facing execution, has been released on bail. His case became an international flashpoint, highlighting tensions over Tehran's crackdown and U.S. threats.
A renewed emphasis by President Xi Jinping on building a 'strong financial nation' with a globally powerful currency is being interpreted as a signal for accelerated yuan internationalization, as global confidence in the dollar shows signs of strain.
After nearly two years of near-total closure, the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to reopen under a coordinated pilot operation. The move, a key element of international ceasefire efforts, will initially allow hundreds of critically ill patients and their families to seek medical care abroad.
Venezuela has released more than 30 individuals classified as political prisoners, according to a leading rights organization. The move follows the government's announcement of a proposed amnesty law and comes amid mounting international pressure and domestic calls for faster action.
Atkore International is set to report its quarterly earnings Tuesday morning. Investors will be watching closely to see if the company can overcome recent headwinds in the electrical systems sector and meet Wall Street's forecasts.
As Mondelez International prepares to report its quarterly results, investors are watching for signs of sustained growth and margin recovery in a competitive packaged foods landscape.
Argentina has reportedly purchased $808 million in Special Drawing Rights from the U.S. Treasury to cover an upcoming interest payment to the International Monetary Fund, highlighting the nation's ongoing financial pressures.
The 179-year-old tobacco giant Philip Morris International is closing its Richmond, Virginia office, eliminating 135 positions, as it aggressively restructures around its smoke-free product portfolio, led by the ZYN nicotine pouch brand.
While America's coffee consumption hits multi-decade highs, Starbucks' market share is eroding. The pioneer now faces a crowded battlefield of value-focused rivals, drive-thru specialists, and international entrants, forcing a strategic rethink of its iconic 'third place' model.
Shares of staffing giant Robert Half International surged nearly 28% in a single session, propelled by a significant price target increase from Truist Securities. The rally comes despite the company reporting a sharp decline in annual profits, highlighting a stark divergence between analyst confidence and recent financial performance.
Mondelez International merges its financial and operational leadership under CFO Luca Zaramella, a move analysts say aims to tighten cost control and execution amid intense competition and commodity pressures.
