A private gauge of China's manufacturing activity edged higher in January, defying expectations of a slowdown, as export-oriented firms outperformed. The reading contrasts with weaker official data, highlighting a two-speed industrial sector amid persistent domestic headwinds.
A female kangaroo and her joey sparked an unusual rescue operation in central Virginia after escaping from a private property, evading hunting dogs, and briefly blocking a major highway before being safely tranquilized and returned home.
USA Rare Earth secures a landmark $1.6 billion in federal loans and equity, coupled with a $1.5 billion private placement, to build a domestic supply chain from Texas mines to Oklahoma magnets, reducing reliance on China for critical defense and green tech components.
Elon Musk reframes Tesla ownership as a potential income source, proposing an 'Airbnb-for-cars' model where private vehicles join an autonomous ride-hailing fleet, offsetting ownership costs.
WisdomTree Investments capped off a transformative 2025 with record assets under management, fueled by a landmark European expansion and a burgeoning digital assets platform. The firm's strategic acquisition of Ceres Partners has also opened a new frontier in private markets, setting the stage for continued margin growth in 2026.
Facing a looming wave of retirements, independent advisory firms are increasingly turning to employee ownership and sophisticated tax strategies to secure their futures, offering an alternative to the private equity buyout.
The FDA's Priority Review for Vyvgart's label expansion in myasthenia gravis accelerates Argenx's growth strategy, while investors weigh the company's broader pipeline against its current valuation.
Franklin Resources (BEN) reported robust Q1 2026 results, highlighted by record long-term inflows of $118.6B and AUM reaching $1.68T. CEO Jenny Johnson emphasized strong demand for integrated public-private market solutions and personalized investment strategies amid ongoing market volatility.
Private equity giant Thoma Bravo is exploring a sale of Imprivata, a key player in healthcare digital identity software, in a deal that could value the company at up to $7 billion, sources tell Reuters.
A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the Justice Department includes emails showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 lunch on the financier's private island, despite previous assertions he had severed ties. The files also contain communications involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, fueling ongoing political and legal scrutiny.
While market attention remains fixated on tech giants, the Russell 2000 index harbors promising, lesser-known companies. We examine three firms with distinct competitive advantages in environmental services, digital health, and private markets.
Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE: BEN) posted a robust fourth-quarter performance, with revenue soaring 38.3% year-over-year to $2.33 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.70, significantly exceeding analyst forecasts. The results were driven by positive net inflows across public and private markets.
Swedish investment giant EQT is expanding its footprint through a strategic partnership in the private equity secondaries market with Coller Capital, while its foundation launches a science grant program targeting substitutes for critical minerals. The dual moves signal a broader strategy to tap into new fee streams and align with long-term sustainability trends, even as the firm's shares trade at levels some analysts consider undervalued.
WisdomTree reports record assets under management of $144.5 billion for 2025, driven by $8.5 billion in net inflows and strategic acquisitions. The firm forecasts continued margin expansion and highlights digital assets, European thematics, and private markets as key growth engines for the coming year.
A coalition of immigrant advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a newly revealed ICE policy that permits agents to enter private residences without judicial warrants, arguing it violates constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.
Social media investigations reveal widespread weight mislabeling on Walmart meat products, prompting potential legal action and raising questions about pricing integrity at the retail giant.
From innovative financing for indie labels to major acquisitions in live events, the music business landscape is being reshaped by a series of strategic partnerships and investments unveiled over the past fortnight.
Franklin Templeton reported robust first-quarter results, with record long-term inflows of $118.6 billion, driven by strong demand across public and private markets. CEO Jenny Johnson highlighted the firm's strategic positioning in AI, blockchain tokenization, and integrated portfolio solutions as investors seek resilience amid ongoing market volatility.
Shares of USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) recovered Wednesday following a sharp sell-off, buoyed by an analyst's upgraded price target and reinforced by a recent $3.5 billion capital infusion from public and private sources.
Spotify and major record labels have filed a staggering $13 trillion lawsuit against Anna's Archive, alleging the platform facilitated the theft of metadata and audio files representing nearly all commercial recordings. The case raises profound questions about digital piracy and copyright enforcement in the streaming era.
