Despite political instability, Libya's low production costs and proximity to key markets are drawing major investment, while Venezuela's vast reserves remain hamstrung by economic and geopolitical hurdles.
Precious metals continue their historic surge, outpacing the S&P 500 for a third consecutive year. We examine the powerful drivers behind the rally, from industrial demand to monetary policy, and explore how investors can gain exposure through ETFs while navigating the risks.
U.S. stock index futures trimmed early declines after President Donald Trump nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move seen as injecting moderate policy views amid economic uncertainty.
Investment firm TD Cowen has significantly increased its price target for semiconductor equipment leader ASML Holding, citing robust bookings for its cutting-edge EUV lithography systems and a clear path for capacity expansion to meet relentless AI-driven demand.
Mizuho Securities raised its rating on Applied Materials (AMAT) to Outperform, with a $370 price target, forecasting accelerated growth in global wafer fab equipment spending driven by major chipmakers' capital expenditure plans.
JPMorgan reiterates its Overweight rating on ServiceNow (NOW) with a $215 price target, following checks with nine ecosystem partners. While growth expectations have moderated slightly, the firm finds AI is fueling expansion and mission-critical projects continue unabated.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announces the company will match the U.S. government's $1,000 'Trump Accounts' contribution for eligible children of employees, with a preference to execute the match in Bitcoin, highlighting crypto's growing intersection with federal policy initiatives.
Meta Platforms delivered a stronger-than-expected quarter, fueled by robust advertising revenue and user growth. However, the company's sharply rising expense forecasts for AI and infrastructure investments are drawing increased analyst attention.
Geopolitical shifts and capacity constraints are positioning Intel Foundry as a potential strategic supplier for tech giants Apple and Nvidia by the end of the decade, according to industry reports.
Envision Energy will supply its high-capacity EN-226 turbines for a 128MW nearshore wind cluster in Vietnam, marking a significant step in the country's Power Development Plan VIII and setting a potential benchmark for regional offshore development.
Nubank, the Latin American fintech leader, has secured conditional approval from the OCC for a U.S. national bank charter, setting an 18-month timeline to launch and challenging incumbent banks with its digital-first model.
While rising prices are felt at the checkout line, their long-term erosion of retirement savings is often overlooked. Experts warn that cumulative inflation across essential categories could create a six-figure shortfall for unprepared retirees.
A new analysis reveals significant geographic disparities in Social Security benefits, highlighting how state-level policies and living costs determine the real value of monthly checks for millions of retirees.
AEW UK REIT plc (LON:AEWU) is overwhelmingly owned by institutional investors, a sign of significant confidence but also concentrated influence. We examine the ownership structure and what it means for the £170m property trust.
Despite reporting a 22% surge in Q4 2025 net income to $4.1 billion, global payments giant Mastercard is cutting approximately 1,400 jobs as part of a strategic review, highlighting the complex balance between growth and operational efficiency in the fintech sector.
President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and longtime critic of current policy, as the next Fed chair. The move, seen as an effort to align the central bank more closely with White House priorities, could redefine its historic independence and monetary policy direction.
Amid a volatile market chasing tech momentum, one investment firm is placing a significant bet on the steady, regulated growth of diversified energy provider Chesapeake Utilities, highlighting a strategic shift towards tangible infrastructure assets.
Freeman Gold Corp. (CVE:FMAN) surged 13% last week, with retail investors—who control 56% of the company—benefiting most alongside insiders. The significant retail ownership underscores their influence on corporate decisions in this junior mining firm.
Israeli media reports indicate the military now estimates around 70,000 Palestinian fatalities in Gaza, a figure aligning with earlier Hamas-run health ministry counts it had previously questioned.
South Africa has ordered Israel's chargé d'affaires to leave the country within 72 hours, citing "unacceptable violations" of diplomatic protocol and a direct challenge to its sovereignty, further straining relations already tense over the ICJ genocide case.
