While broader UK indices face headwinds, a closer look reveals potential in smaller-cap companies. We examine three penny stocks—Alumasc Group, Mercia Asset Management, and Roebuck Food Group—that are navigating economic challenges with distinct strategies and financial profiles.
Augusto Blacker Miller, a controversial figure from Peru's Fujimori era, has died in a Rio de Janeiro prison hospital. The 80-year-old, arrested in Brazil last December on an Interpol warrant, succumbed to cardiorespiratory arrest, reigniting debates about justice, aging detainees, and cross-border legal accountability.
With a partial government shutdown entering its third day, the House prepares to vote on a Senate-crafted funding deal. While Speaker Johnson eyes a Tuesday resolution, deep partisan divisions over Homeland Security funding and procedural hurdles threaten to prolong the stalemate, leaving thousands of federal employees working without pay.
Insiders at Canadian forestry giant Canfor Corporation have been net buyers of the company's shares over the last twelve months, with President Susan Yurkovich leading the activity. The trend signals internal optimism as key executives invest personal capital even above current trading prices.
Lawmakers reconvene Monday as House GOP leadership pushes for rapid passage of a stopgap funding bill to prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown, with tensions high over border security provisions.
India's latest budget proposes a high-level committee to reshape the financial landscape, alongside major reforms in foreign investment rules and bond markets, aiming to fuel the country's next growth phase.
Bahrain's Tarabut, a regulated open banking platform, acquires AI engineering specialist Servable to embed advanced financial AI capabilities—from risk assessment to fraud detection—directly into its infrastructure for banks and fintechs across the Middle East.
The Qatar Investment Authority has backed a new $200 million fund by Shorooq Partners, aiming to inject institutional capital into the region's mature startups and bridge a critical funding hurdle on the path to public listings.
A partial government shutdown triggers furloughs, the Grammys become a platform for political statements, and nationwide protests over immigration policy unfold amid a severe winter storm's aftermath.
While Bed Bath & Beyond shares fell 13%, insiders who bought in the last year remain in profit, highlighting a potential disconnect between internal confidence and market sentiment.
A convoy of Syrian government forces was observed moving toward the strategic northeastern city of Hasakah on Monday, implementing a ceasefire agreement that aims to reintegrate Kurdish-administered territories with Damascus.
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.
TD Cowen raises Prudential Financial's price target to $113, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, as the insurer grapples with a misconduct scandal at its Japan life insurance unit affecting nearly 500 customers.
A staggering 2,313% surge in Elong Power Holding's (NASDAQ: ELPW) share price last week delivered a massive payoff for its largest shareholder group—private equity firms. With concentrated ownership and scant analyst coverage, the stock's dramatic move highlights both its potential and the risks inherent in such thinly followed names.
GXO Logistics has unveiled a series of leadership changes, including the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer and an interim Chief Accounting Officer, as the company sharpens its focus on operational execution and financial reporting quality amid intense industry competition.
With its stock down 30% over the past year and a fresh 3.5% drop last week, Marvell Technology faces mounting pressure from its powerful institutional base, which controls 81% of the company. Analysts warn that continued underperformance could trigger a wave of selling, impacting all investors.
The rapid adoption of OpenClaw, an open-source autonomous AI agent platform, is moving beyond social media buzz to directly execute transactions on blockchain networks, prompting both excitement about efficiency and deep concerns over market stability and accountability.
While analyst price targets often paint a rosy picture, a deeper look reveals which recommendations are backed by solid business trends and which may be overly optimistic. We examine one fintech disruptor and one industrial stalwart favored by the Street, alongside a retailer facing significant headwinds.
The global packaging giant has successfully completed its court-supervised restructuring, slashing its debt burden by €1.3 billion and securing €349 million in fresh capital to stabilize operations under new ownership led by Redwood Capital Management.
A sharp 16% weekly decline in enGene Holdings' share price puts significant pressure on its largest shareholder group—private equity firms controlling nearly half the company—raising questions about strategy and future direction amid broader market volatility.
