Congress has approved $23 billion in initial funding for the ambitious Golden Dome missile defense initiative, yet the absence of a detailed spending blueprint from the Pentagon is stalling progress and clouding investment prospects for 2026.
The French government has secured parliamentary approval for its 2026 budget, ending a months-long impasse after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu weathered a series of no-confidence motions. The passage followed strategic concessions to the Socialist party, a key swing bloc.
After months of political gridlock and a series of no-confidence votes, France's parliament is poised to adopt the contentious 2026 budget. The survival of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government hinges on Monday's vote, marking a critical juncture for the nation's fiscal and political stability.
After a protracted political standoff, France's long-delayed 2026 budget is set for adoption, granting Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu a hard-won victory but leaving President Macron's domestic reform agenda in limbo ahead of the 2027 election.
India's government has reaffirmed its stringent cryptocurrency taxation framework in the latest budget, leaving the controversial 30% levy and 1% transaction tax unchanged, dashing industry hopes for reform and cementing a policy that has already driven billions in trading volume offshore.
India's latest budget proposal maintains its stringent 30% tax on crypto gains and 1% TDS, while introducing a new penalty regime for non-compliance with transaction reporting, including daily fines and a flat $545 charge for errors.
Facing rising US tariffs and global supply chain pressures, India's latest budget prioritizes strategic sectors and export support while maintaining fiscal discipline, signaling a cautious pivot toward economic resilience.
The highest-ranking US and Israeli military officials held a closed-door meeting at the Pentagon last Friday, as regional tensions with Iran continue to escalate, according to US officials speaking on condition of anonymity.
The SEC has appointed EY veteran Demetrios Logothetis as PCAOB chair, alongside three new board members, as the audit regulator faces a slashed budget and a pivot toward a lighter regulatory touch.
As the U.S. Department of Defense advances its layered 'Golden Dome' missile defense concept, aerospace and defense giant RTX Corporation emerges with a commanding portfolio of existing, scalable systems—from Patriot interceptors to advanced radars—positioning it for sustained growth amid heightened global security demands.
As the Super Bowl approaches, the cost of a 30-second commercial spot has reached an unprecedented $10 million, driven by intense demand and bundled packages with the Olympics. Major brands are betting big with celebrity-studded campaigns, but analysts question the long-term value of such staggering investments.
Facing soaring business rates and cautious consumers, UK restaurant chains are deploying deep discounts and creative promotions to attract diners, as the sector grapples with post-pandemic recovery and a cost-of-living squeeze.
Under new CEO Michael Leiters, Porsche is reportedly considering axing its planned all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman line. The potential move, driven by development hurdles and soaring costs, signals a strategic recalibration as the automaker grapples with a sales slowdown in China and the financial weight of revising its EV roadmap.
Ondas Holdings' flagship Optimus drone system has received the Defense Contract Management Agency's critical 'Blue List' certification, clearing it for broader U.S. defense and national security deployment. The milestone has ignited a surge in the company's stock while prompting analysts to scrutinize its long-term path to converting regulatory approval into sustainable revenue.
A detailed four-month audit of every expense left one individual perplexed: despite a solid income and no major debt, their bank account was perpetually near empty. The experience underscores a critical gap between tracking spending and controlling it, a common pitfall in personal finance.
After a challenging period of fixed-price contracts, Mercury Systems (MRCY) is positioned at the convergence of ruggedized computing and rising defense AI budgets. With a record $1.4 billion backlog, bulls eye a potential turnaround as legacy headwinds fade.
Karman Holdings, a recent NYSE entrant, is capturing Wall Street's attention with its pivotal role in next-generation missile and hypersonic systems. As U.S. defense budgets swell, can this premium-valued contractor justify its lofty multiples?
Tesla's sales decline in Europe continues despite new lower-cost models, while industry buzz swirls around a hotly denied report of potential Ford-Xiaomi collaboration. Meanwhile, U.S. dealers show surprising pragmatism toward the EV transition.
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies wins a significant U.S. Navy award to develop the Red Wolf long-range precision strike vehicle for the Marine Corps, underscoring the Pentagon's focus on advanced targeting capabilities and bolstering the company's portfolio in next-generation weapons.
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals the substantial financial burden of deploying National Guard and active-duty troops to several U.S. cities last year, with monthly costs for continued operations running into the tens of millions.
