Finance ministers from Germany and Poland have called for a joint leadership role in boosting Europe's competitiveness, citing a shifting global landscape and internal bureaucratic hurdles.
Fueled by new funding and AI-powered tools, the Internal Revenue Service is intensifying its scrutiny of gig economy and freelance income, making even small earnings reportable. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.
Giverny Capital's latest investor letter highlights Arista Networks as a standout performer, driven by strong earnings and strategic positioning in the high-speed networking sector crucial for AI and cloud expansion.
As markets face significant pressure, certain portfolios tied to strategic commodities, resilient tech, and innovative crypto infrastructure are showing notable resilience. Analysts point to long-term thematic bets that are weathering the current storm.
The Biden administration, in a significant move to de-risk supply chains, is launching a first-of-its-kind strategic stockpile for critical minerals. Backed by $12 billion in public and private funding, 'Project Vault' aims to shield U.S. manufacturers from price shocks and supply disruptions, directly challenging China's grip on the global market for metals essential to everything from EVs to defense systems.
Retirement shifts the financial focus from accumulation to strategic decumulation. We explore key strategies—from bucket approaches to risk management—to help retirees sustain their lifestyle over a potentially decades-long horizon.
Palantir Technologies faces a critical earnings report as its shares, down 29% from their November peak, grapple with intense scrutiny over its sky-high valuation and shifting investor sentiment in the AI sector. The software firm must deliver strong guidance to prove its premium is warranted.
The Trump family-affiliated stablecoin USD1 has rapidly ascended to become a top-five stablecoin by market capitalization, reaching $5 billion, even as speculative meme tokens falter. Its growth is shadowed by a previously unreported deal with a UAE-backed entity and mounting regulatory scrutiny in Washington.
Creators of the Trump-themed cryptocurrency have moved a massive tranche of tokens to new wallets in their largest single transfer to date, as regulatory pressure on politicians' crypto dealings intensifies.
Despite a bearish crypto market, Ripple is advancing its real-world banking integrations through tokenization trials. While on-chain metrics show institutional adoption growing, XRP's price continues to struggle, testing investor patience.
A Bangladeshi court has convicted British MP Tulip Siddiq in absentia on two further corruption charges, adding four years to her prison term. The cases center on allegations she used her influence with her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to illegally secure land for family members.
Aylo, the company behind major adult sites like Pornhub, has cut off access for new users in the UK. The move marks a dramatic reversal in its stance on the country's Online Safety Act, with the firm claiming the age verification rules push users toward riskier corners of the web.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has publicly agreed with Crown Princess Mette-Marit's own assessment that she showed "poor judgement" in maintaining contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The comments come as newly released court documents reveal extensive email correspondence, adding pressure on the Norwegian monarchy during a period of significant personal and institutional challenges.
As Bangladesh heads to the polls on February 12 under an interim government, its geopolitical alignments are shifting. The outcome will test the influence of regional powers India, China, and Pakistan in a nation navigating a post-Hasina political landscape.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy notes a 24-hour pause in targeted Russian strikes on energy grids, yet civilian casualties mount in frontline regions. The reported lull follows a disputed, short-term truce brokered by the U.S., as both sides prepare for talks in Abu Dhabi.
The military leadership in Guinea-Bissau has freed a key opposition figure and pledged to form an inclusive government, in moves widely seen as an effort to appease regional bloc ECOWAS following November's coup.
Brooke Day died after her backpack became entangled in a gondola lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, leading to a fatal cardiac arrest, highlighting rare but critical safety concerns.
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Guatemala aims to eliminate tariffs and streamline preferential treatment for textiles and apparel, a move hailed by U.S. industry leaders as a strategic step to reinforce regional manufacturing networks and counter Asian dominance.
For those on a fixed income, inflation isn't just an economic indicator—it's a direct assault on financial security. Experts warn that failing to plan for rising costs can halve a retiree's purchasing power over decades. Here’s a strategic guide to building a resilient portfolio.
As Nvidia prepares to report its fiscal Q4 earnings on February 25th, investors are weighing whether to buy ahead of the event. While the AI chip leader's long-term story remains compelling, a look at its recent post-earnings stock performance reveals a pattern that favors a measured approach over trying to time the market.
