In a candid podcast interview, Melinda French Gates addresses the newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents, describing profound personal pain over claims her ex-husband sought to secretly medicate her. Bill Gates has vehemently denied the allegations, which stem from draft emails written by Epstein.
A new €2 charge for close access to Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain has met immediate defiance, with tourists hurling coins from outside the barriers and disrupting paying visitors, highlighting the challenges of managing overtourism.
While major brands dominate tax season marketing, a lesser-known platform is gaining traction by offering the same final IRS outcome for complex returns at nearly 92% lower cost, challenging the notion that robust tax software must come with a premium price tag.
As the RBA's policy shift looms, a select group of ASX-listed growth companies are drawing investor attention not just for their prospects, but for the significant stakes held by their own executives and directors.
While the Australian market navigates short-term fluctuations, a deeper look reveals select companies with strong fundamentals and significant growth potential. We analyze three such 'undiscovered gems' that could offer compelling opportunities for discerning investors.
Utilities are shifting their strategy for distributed energy, moving generation from scattered circuit locations directly to substations. This approach unlocks system-wide benefits—from peak shaving and emergency backup to market participation—offering a multifaceted solution for cooperatives, municipals, and investor-owned utilities alike.
A new analysis from Goldman Sachs underscores how the high cost of homeownership in areas with top-tier public schools creates a dual barrier to wealth building and educational access for many American families.
Bitcoin plunged to near $73,000, its lowest level since late 2024, leading a sharp downturn across crypto and equity markets as risk aversion grips investors.
Prominent investor Gary Black argues a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX lacks financial and strategic logic for Tesla shareholders, citing excessive dilution and divergent business models, despite recent market speculation driving Tesla's stock higher.
BellRing Brands stock plunged 17% Tuesday following a mixed first-quarter earnings report and the surprise announcement of its CEO's retirement, casting doubt on the company's growth trajectory.
A new survey reveals deep-seated public blame on investors for soaring home prices, as President Trump's executive order targeting institutional buyers faces scrutiny over its practical impact and political motives.
As the AI arms race fuels unprecedented demand for computing power, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company emerges as a critical, albeit often overlooked, beneficiary. Its role as the world's primary advanced chipmaker offers investors a unique conduit to the trend, amidst both soaring growth projections and persistent geopolitical considerations.
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman characterized the explosive AI bot network Moltbook as a probable fad during the Cisco AI Summit, while asserting that the autonomous agent technology powering it represents a lasting shift. His comments come amid security concerns and a broader debate on AI's evolving role.
Siemens Energy announces a strategic $1 billion U.S. investment, with a significant portion targeting North Carolina to boost manufacturing of critical grid and energy equipment, capitalizing on the nation's industrial resurgence.
IBM shares have surged nearly 8% in the past month, closing at $314.73 and pushing its one-year return above 23%. But with conflicting fair value signals—one model flags it as overvalued while another suggests a 20% discount—investors are grappling with whether the rally has run ahead of fundamentals.
PepsiCo announces strategic price reductions on key snack brands, including Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos, responding to sustained consumer pushback against years of inflation-driven hikes.
Disney Chairman James Gorman details the rigorous succession process that led to Josh D'Amaro's appointment as CEO, highlighting his strategic acumen, storytelling mastery, and adaptability in an era of rapid technological change.
As the software sector slumps, Palantir's standout quarterly performance, fueled by tangible AI results, underscores a growing market divide and raises the bar for peers.
Heartland Express reports a $19.4 million net loss for the quarter, driven by a major impairment charge from its CFI fleet integration. Despite a revenue drop, the truckload carrier shows sequential improvement in its operating ratio and points to early signs of a market recovery in 2026.
Wall Street's consensus fair value estimate for ONEOK (OKE) has dipped slightly, reflecting a more cautious 'wait-and-see' approach among analysts. While some see underlying support for the current stock price, the overall narrative is shifting towards a balanced assessment of execution risks and dividend sustainability.
