With the New START treaty set to expire, a senior Russian diplomat states Moscow is prepared for a world without bilateral nuclear arms limits, raising global concerns over a potential new arms race and the erosion of decades of strategic stability.
Morgan Stanley reiterates its Equalweight rating on HSBC Holdings with a HK$13.15 price target, projecting strong net interest income for 2025 driven by HIBOR recovery and deposit growth, while highlighting the bank's sustained capital return plans.
As John Furner assumes the CEO role, Walmart navigates a dual transition: a refreshed executive team and a changing global trade landscape. The recent US-India tariff agreement adds a critical dimension to the retail giant's sourcing and market strategy in a key growth region.
Hong Kong-listed GR Life Style has inked a strategic deal with Mingzhi Medical Technology to venture into AI-driven oncology and digital health platforms. The move has ignited investor debate, as the company's lofty valuation appears to bank heavily on future potential rather than its current, loss-making fundamentals.
Construction giant Tutor Perini announces a quarterly cash dividend and a $200 million share repurchase program following robust quarterly results and a raised 2025 outlook, signaling confidence in sustained cash flow and project execution.
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has secured an additional $60 million in senior secured notes, bringing its total debt issuance to $200 million. The move comes as the multi-state operator's stock shows significant long-term gains despite recent volatility, raising questions about its valuation amid a complex regulatory landscape.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has transferred substantial holdings of PENDLE, ENA, and LDO tokens to prime broker FalconX, with on-chain data indicating the moves were made at a loss against his acquisition prices. The transactions coincide with a fragile altcoin market struggling to keep pace with Bitcoin's dominance.
While Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:APWC) achieved operational profitability, its shareholders endured a devastating 78% share price collapse over five years, highlighting the complex and often painful disconnect between business fundamentals and market performance.
Amid a cautious market environment, a select group of penny stocks boasting market capitalizations over US$800 million and distinct financial profiles are drawing scrutiny from growth-oriented investors seeking value beyond conventional blue chips.
While the broader market has surged, shareholders of American States Water (NYSE:AWR) have seen their investment decline by 26% over the past three years. Despite underlying revenue growth, the stock's performance raises questions about valuation and sector headwinds.
Virtuals Protocol has unveiled a novel '60 Days' framework, allowing early-stage Web3 founders to publicly test their tokens and products with a built-in exit option. The initiative comes as the protocol's native token, VIRTUAL, shows tentative signs of recovery amid recent market volatility.
In a bid to tackle the mounting affordability crisis for first-time buyers, Santander UK has launched a 98% loan-to-value mortgage, drastically reducing the deposit required to enter the property market.
MicroStrategy bolsters its massive Bitcoin holdings with another major purchase as institutional and ETF inflows continue, despite growing trader anxiety over potential price declines to $70,000 fueled by Federal Reserve uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
German retail sales grew 2.7% in real terms in 2025, driven primarily by online channels, though momentum slowed significantly in the second half of the year. Industry forecasts for 2026 remain cautious amid persistent consumer headwinds.
Analysts highlight significant upside potential for Palantir Technologies and Microsoft, two standout names in the retail-focused platform's top 10 holdings, despite differing valuation concerns.
The Financial Conduct Authority has imposed significant growth restrictions on insurance group Markerstudy, citing weaknesses in leadership and financial controls, a move that complicates its acquisition strategy and potential IPO.
Even as leadership transitions at Berkshire Hathaway, the portfolio's core holdings—from tech titans to a healthcare giant—present compelling opportunities for investors seeking market-beating potential.
While often overshadowed by tech, the essential energy sector offers reliable income streams. We examine three established companies—from pipelines to renewables—that provide investors with robust dividends and long-term stability.
Keysight Technologies' stock has surged over 40% in six months, hitting a 52-week high. While strong quarterly results fueled the rally, a deeper look at backlog trends, earnings pressure, and return on capital suggests underlying challenges may temper investor enthusiasm.
Shares of nutritional supplements maker USANA have tumbled over 25% in six months, trading near $21.66. While the valuation appears reasonable, underlying weaknesses in revenue growth and profitability are prompting investors to consider alternatives.
