During a diplomatic visit to Qatar, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that fears of a worsening conflict with Iran were the central theme of his discussions with Gulf partners, urging Tehran to cease hostilities and return to negotiations.
Reuters has learned the Justice Department's key civil rights unit has lost two-thirds of its prosecutors and scaled back probes into police excessive force, raising concerns over accountability following high-profile shootings.
A global hunger monitor warns famine has taken hold in two additional towns in Sudan's Darfur, signaling a rapid deterioration months after a major city was declared in famine. The grim assessment comes amid ongoing heavy fighting and a hospital attack that killed dozens.
A proposed Indiana law requiring public schools to teach a conservative-backed three-step formula for avoiding poverty—finish school, get a full-time job, marry before having children—has ignited a fierce cultural and policy debate, exposing deep divides over the role of education in prescribing life choices.
While UBS's global wealth management arm saw robust client inflows from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, its Americas business suffered significant outflows, driven by ongoing advisor departures following compensation changes.
Private sector hiring in January fell dramatically short of forecasts, reinforcing a cautious labor market trend. Despite the weak numbers, analysts see little immediate pressure for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates amid ongoing inflation concerns and a pending leadership transition.
The Hong Kong Federation of Students, a pivotal force in the city's social movements for decades, has voted to dissolve, citing an untenable operating environment and severe pressures on its members.
A crowded and expensive Democratic primary in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District has erupted into a national battleground, with super PACs and ideological factions spending millions to influence the party's future ahead of a pivotal election year.
SoFi Technologies surpasses $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, adding 1 million new members in Q4 while shifting its product focus toward blockchain and crypto services and winding down its SoFi Next 500 ETF.
After years of volatility, Tampa Bay's real estate market is showing signs of stabilizing. Experts predict a shift towards balance in 2026, with increased inventory and moderated mortgage rates offering relief to both buyers and sellers.
Major U.S. financial institutions significantly increased their lobbying expenditures last year, marking the largest annual jump in over a decade. The surge comes as the industry navigates a volatile regulatory landscape under the Trump administration and seeks to counter the rising influence of the crypto sector.
With a 116% annual return and a recent 6% weekly surge, NESR's stock performance is drawing significant market attention. A deep dive into the ownership structure reveals how major institutional and private equity stakes are shaping the company's trajectory.
As the STOXX Europe 600 signals cautious optimism, a segment of investors is turning its gaze to lesser-known, low-priced equities. We examine three such companies—from Swedish security tech to Polish gaming and German football—that are showing promising fundamentals despite their modest market capitalizations.
As Tennessee recovers from a historic winter storm causing an estimated $100 billion in damage, homeowners are grappling with repairs. Understanding the nuances of insurance coverage—from roof collapses to burst pipes—is crucial for financial recovery.
Potato supplier Lamb Weston appoints former AB InBev executive Jan Craps to a newly created executive chairman role and names a new CFO, as the company seeks to navigate profit pressures and activist investor demands.
With nearly 90% of its shares held by major financial institutions, The AES Corporation's stock trajectory is deeply intertwined with the moves of Wall Street's largest players. This concentration brings both stability and potential volatility, as recent market gains highlight.
The U.S. Treasury Department has released long-awaited proposed rules governing tax credits for biofuels, providing a roadmap for producers of corn-based ethanol and soybean-based renewable diesel. Industry leaders hail the move as a critical step for market certainty and domestic energy independence.
A deep dive into the ownership structure of Waste Management, Inc. reveals that institutional investors control a commanding 83% of the company's shares, granting them significant influence over corporate direction and highlighting both the stock's credibility and potential concentration risks.
A week-long counter-terrorism operation in southwestern Pakistan has reportedly resulted in over 200 militant casualties, as security forces move to dismantle networks following a major insurgent assault.
A 22% plunge in Axon Enterprise's stock last week, compounding a 37% annual loss, puts its powerful institutional shareholder base in focus. With institutions controlling 83% of shares, further declines could trigger a wave of selling that risks amplifying the downturn for retail investors.
