Shares and bonds of New World Development surged after reports that Blackstone is in advanced talks to become its largest shareholder, a potential lifeline for the embattled Hong Kong property giant and a signal of shifting sentiment in the city's real estate market.
Construction giant Skanska has secured a landmark joint venture for a central Oslo redevelopment with Entra, alongside new major contracts in Norway and Finland, reinforcing its strategic pivot towards complex, sustainability-focused projects in the region.
Apex Fintech Solutions launches an 'agentic' AI suite designed to let business leaders prototype wealth management features without coding, promising to slash development time. While hailed as a potential game-changer for innovation, industry experts caution that the rush to adopt such tools must be balanced with robust oversight and firm-wide governance to avoid siloed risks and operational pitfalls.
VEON is deepening its investment in Uzbekistan's digital economy with a new network operations center for Beeline and the launch of BuildX, a software and AI development unit. The moves signal a strategic pivot from traditional telecom services towards higher-margin digital offerings in Central Asia.
Tripadvisor and Best Western's new AI-driven travel platform for the 2026 FIFA World Cup showcases the company's potential in high-stakes tourism. Yet, for investors, the real test remains translating innovation into sustained growth and market-beating returns.
Chinese autonomous driving leader WeRide has launched its proprietary general-purpose simulation model, Genesis, designed to bridge the gap between real-world data and virtual testing. The platform promises to drastically cut development time and costs for AV systems, from advanced driver-assistance features to fully autonomous robotaxis.
A major redevelopment of Newcastle University's Castle Leazes student village is moving forward, with contractor Bowmer + Kirkland appointed to deliver over 2,000 new affordable rooms, replacing 1960s-era facilities.
The medtech giant inaugurates a Centre of Excellence in Swords, aiming to accelerate development of its Atellica diagnostic systems and bolster Ireland's life sciences sector amid strategic corporate shifts.
Seabridge Gold reports significant on-site progress at its flagship KSM project while unveiling plans to spin out its Courageous Lake asset into a new publicly traded company, Valor Gold, distributing shares to existing shareholders.
SoundHound AI expands its real-world footprint with a nationwide rollout of voice AI at Five Guys and partners with Bridgepointe Technologies to target the enterprise market, signaling a dual-path growth strategy.
Despite political pressure and vast reserves, U.S. oil majors ExxonMobil and Chevron are taking a cautious stance on new spending in Venezuela, demanding legal stability and fiscal reforms before committing fresh capital, even as they signal long-term interest.
As the digital asset market matures, two powerful forces—comprehensive U.S. regulation and a pivot toward tokenized stable assets—are poised to redefine the trading landscape by 2026, potentially attracting a new wave of capital while curbing volatility.
Standex International reports robust second-quarter results, with organic growth reaching 6.4% and record quarterly orders. The company's strategic pivot towards high-growth markets like electrical grid infrastructure and new product development is now materially boosting the top line.
A human rights group has cautioned New York state and city officials that investing public funds in Israeli government bonds may violate international law and fiduciary duties, exposing them to significant legal and financial risks.
A pivotal week in business saw Tesla's long-awaited robotaxis begin operations without safety drivers, signaling a new phase in autonomous mobility. Meanwhile, Greg Abel's early moves at Berkshire Hathaway hint at a potential strategic shift, and a push for tokenized, round-the-clock stock trading raises questions about the future of finance.
Uber Technologies is aggressively expanding its autonomous vehicle ecosystem through new partnerships and its AV Labs division, even as a landmark New Jersey court decision threatens to upend its core gig-economy labor model, setting the stage for a pivotal clash between its future vision and present-day regulatory challenges.
An international nuclear services firm moves forward with plans to seek regulatory approval for new power generation at the long-closed Kewaunee site, potentially revitalizing a key piece of Wisconsin's energy infrastructure.
Albertsons' retail media division opens its first NYC office and unveils a new logo, signaling a significant expansion and strategic push to deepen ties with advertisers and agencies in the competitive retail media landscape.
Pakistan has announced it will not play its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India, a decision linked by officials to recent deadly attacks in Balochistan and broader geopolitical disputes involving Bangladesh's tournament exclusion.
Homebuilder LGI Homes is testing a higher-specification housing model with the launch of its Monte Vista community in Modesto, California. The new single-story homes come with significant included upgrades and integrated solar energy systems, signaling a strategic shift towards energy efficiency and long-term cost-conscious buyers.
