Amid a shifting regulatory landscape, Block opens a strategic Dublin hub to challenge rivals Adyen, Stripe, and PayPal, betting on deeper collaboration and innovation to win European market share.
The leading business development company reported robust annual results, with $15.8 billion in new commitments and stable credit metrics. Management addressed investor concerns over AI's impact on its software portfolio and signaled readiness to capitalize on potential market dislocations.
A sweeping new Gallup survey reveals a stark transatlantic divide: while the world frets over the economy, Americans and Taiwanese cite political dysfunction as their top national ill.
The release of millions of pages from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations has sent shockwaves through political, tech, and business spheres, revealing uncomfortable connections and igniting fresh debates over transparency and victim privacy.
While prediction markets make splashy food giveaways, a vast and enduring network of nonprofits, fueled by private donations, has been the city's true hunger safety net for decades.
Apple shares surged, sharply outperforming the broader tech market and pushing its market value past $4 trillion. The rally highlights a growing investor view of the iPhone maker as a relative safe haven, insulated from the immediate disruption fears currently hammering software and cloud-focused giants.
Despite a global footprint exceeding 41,000 locations, Starbucks leadership sees a long runway for growth, with plans to potentially double its store count in the U.S. and internationally by the end of the decade.
The energy startup, founded by Michael Dell's son, seeks city incentives for a major manufacturing facility, planning to significantly expand its Austin workforce while transitioning from a temporary home in the former Statesman building.
A comprehensive new ranking places Atlanta as the nation's second-best metro for STEM professionals, highlighting its robust job market, high wages, and quality of life, while identifying the top and bottom cities for science and tech careers.
In a significant economic development win, international engineering firm Mecad USA has chosen the Tulsa Port of Catoosa for its U.S. headquarters and a new advanced manufacturing facility, citing Oklahoma's infrastructure and energy policy reforms as key factors.
In a sweeping strategic shift, The Washington Post is laying off approximately 300 journalists, dismantling its sports desk, and scaling back international and local coverage. The move, described by staff as a 'bloodbath,' marks a profound contraction for the storied publication under owner Jeff Bezos.
The logistics giant has now integrated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into operations at five major U.S. hubs, advancing its ambitious decarbonization roadmap amid industry-wide challenges in scaling alternative fuel supply.
The expiration of the last major U.S.-Russia nuclear arms pact strips Moscow of a key diplomatic platform while raising global security concerns.
Vice President JD Vance unveils a U.S.-led initiative to stabilize global critical mineral markets through minimum pricing and a new trading bloc, with dozens of countries already expressing support.
H.C. Wainwright nearly doubles its price target for Americas Gold and Silver Corp. (USAS) to $9.75, citing strong quarterly production and the discovery of high-grade veins at its Galena Complex. The move signals growing confidence in the miner's operational momentum and resource expansion.
As the TSX rides a wave of positive earnings momentum, a segment of the market often overlooked by mainstream investors is showing renewed activity. We examine three penny stocks—Fox River Resources, Lion Copper and Gold, and Theralase Technologies—that are drawing attention for their niche focus and development pipelines, despite their pre-revenue status.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz embarks on a pivotal three-nation Gulf tour, signaling Berlin's strategic push to diversify trade and energy partnerships amid global realignment, as both Germany and the Gulf monarchies seek to reduce mutual dependencies.
Intel shares rallied sharply this week as reports of potential manufacturing deals with Apple and a new AI memory collaboration with SoftBank's Saimemory division offset concerns over recent financial losses and a new shelf registration filing. The developments signal a strategic pivot toward becoming a full-scale foundry and AI infrastructure player.
Jeff Wang, the former head of Sequoia Capital's global equities business, is poised to launch Augnition Global Investors, a long-short equity fund that has become the talk of Morgan Stanley's exclusive Breakers conference, with expectations of raising over $1 billion.
From Meta to Amazon, a wave of companies is overhauling the traditional annual review. Driven by AI, a shifting labor market, and demands for continuous growth, the new focus is on agility, regular feedback, and clear development paths.
