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.
Lawmakers reconvene Monday as House GOP leadership pushes for rapid passage of a stopgap funding bill to prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown, with tensions high over border security provisions.
A massive document release related to Jeffrey Epstein has sparked outrage after failing to protect dozens of victims, publishing names and nude photos despite court-ordered redactions. The disclosure raises serious questions about procedural failures and victim protection.
While AI continues to fuel a historic market rally, a closer look reveals troubling signs of overheating, from staggering capital expenditures to questionable monetization and complex financial engineering.
Revvity (NYSE: RVTY) surged past fourth-quarter expectations and issued an upbeat 2026 outlook, driven by robust demand in its diagnostics division. The medical equipment maker's performance highlights a sector-wide resilience despite ongoing softness in academic research funding.
A convoy of Syrian government forces was observed moving toward the strategic northeastern city of Hasakah on Monday, implementing a ceasefire agreement that aims to reintegrate Kurdish-administered territories with Damascus.
A landmark tripartite agreement between financial heavyweight Schroders, battery leader CATL, and investment firm Lochpine Capital aims to deploy up to 10GWh of energy storage across Europe, marking a significant step in the continent's clean energy transition.
As mortgage rates fluctuate and ambitious policy ideas emerge, economists warn that financing tweaks cannot solve the core issue: a chronic shortage of homes.
Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.
Shares of NovaGold Resources (TSX:NG) have tumbled roughly 20% in the past week, reigniting debate over the gold developer's premium valuation. While long-term shareholders have seen stellar returns, the recent pullback forces a fresh look at the risks and rewards priced into its ambitious Donlin project.
The rapid adoption of OpenClaw, an open-source autonomous AI agent platform, is moving beyond social media buzz to directly execute transactions on blockchain networks, prompting both excitement about efficiency and deep concerns over market stability and accountability.
A last-minute, short-term extension of the cornerstone US-Africa trade program AGOA has been passed, averting immediate expiration but leaving businesses and governments on both continents anxious about the partnership's long-term trajectory.
A new analysis reveals a stark geographic divide in credit health, with residents in several Southern states facing higher long-term mortgage costs due to lower average credit scores, while Northern states benefit from more favorable rates.
As Artisan Partners prepares to report fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing its recent track record against a backdrop of mixed signals from peers. Will this earnings release mark a turning point?
Singapore will establish its National Space Agency on April 1st, aiming to leverage its technological prowess to secure a strategic position in the rapidly expanding global space economy, as global investments continue to soar.
Erasca (ERAS) gains significant analyst momentum as Mizuho initiates coverage with an 'Outperform' rating and a $16 price target, citing confidence in its 2026 proof-of-concept milestones for RAS-targeted cancer therapies.
A final arbitration ruling in favor of Venture Global LNG against Spain's Repsol resolves a high-stakes contractual dispute, providing clarity on cash flows and bolstering confidence in the company's long-term project viability amid volatile energy markets.
Recent data shows the average Bitcoin held by U.S. spot ETFs is now worth less than its purchase price, following two consecutive weeks of major outflows that have deepened the cryptocurrency's downturn.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer urges sustained engagement with Beijing, countering Donald Trump's call for Western disengagement and highlighting deepening geopolitical divides.
Sam and Ben Luhmann, homeschooled teenagers from Chicago, have become full-time documentarians of federal immigration operations in Minneapolis, joining a growing wave of citizen observers amid heightened tensions and controversial enforcement tactics.
