Amid the tense atmosphere of World War II, a routine night watch escalated into a bizarre engagement when U.S. Navy gunners, convinced they were under attack by a Japanese balloon weapon, opened fire on an unexpected celestial intruder: the planet Venus.
Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case detail his repeated interactions with Vladimir Putin and Russian intelligence, raising serious questions about whether the financier's sex trafficking network doubled as a foreign kompromat operation.
With over half the early vote counted, governing party candidate Laura Fernandez appears poised to secure a first-round victory, potentially avoiding a runoff.
Global markets stumbled on Monday, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining sharply. The sell-off was led by a significant pullback in South Korean tech stocks amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble, while oil prices dropped over $2 per barrel.
Global markets opened the week under pressure, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble and falling commodity prices. South Korea's Kospi led losses with a sharp 4.6% drop.
As regional markets adjust to easing geopolitical pressures, a closer look reveals resilient performers. We analyze three small-cap stocks—R.A.K. Ceramics, TALCO Industrial, and Emilia Development—that are navigating the current volatility with strong fundamentals and potential for growth.
As regional stock markets face headwinds from easing oil prices and shifting geopolitics, income-focused investors are turning to dividend-paying companies for stability and yield. We examine three high-yield opportunities across the textile, banking, and financial sectors.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans have the votes to pass a stopgap funding bill by Tuesday, aiming to end a partial government shutdown triggered over the weekend amid ongoing immigration policy disputes.
Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt for limited pedestrian movement, a move long demanded by aid agencies. However, the crucial flow of humanitarian supplies remains restricted, and the reopening follows deadly violence in the area.
Voters head to the polls in Costa Rica, with the ruling right-wing populist party aiming to secure a decisive mandate and a legislative supermajority to tackle record violence and political gridlock.
A federal appeals court has thrown out a Justice Department misconduct complaint against a judge who blocked deportations to El Salvador's notorious prisons, citing a lack of evidence. The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between the judiciary and executive branch over immigration enforcement.
Israel announces a limited, security-heavy reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt, allowing some medical evacuations while concerns mount over aid access and the safety of returnees.
As Costa Ricans cast their ballots this Sunday, the election is defined by unprecedented security fears, economic inequality, and widespread political disenchantment, challenging the country's long-held identity as a peaceful and stable democracy.
Precious metals markets experienced one of their most volatile weeks on record, with silver plummeting 26% and gold dropping 9% in a dramatic reversal. The sell-off, triggered by shifting U.S. policy expectations, laid bare the market's recent dependence on speculative flows from China, raising questions about stability ahead of the Lunar New Year.
A significant purchase of the Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF by BCS Wealth Management highlights a strategic move to build predictable cash flows within a multi-year portfolio, emphasizing capital preservation over speculative yield chasing.
Shares of the global auto parts giant have retreated nearly 8% over the past month, trading at a significant discount to industry peers. A deep dive into valuation models suggests the market may be overlooking Magna's strategic positioning in the electric vehicle supply chain.
Following a staggering 368% total shareholder return over the past year, Unico Silver (ASX:USL) is shaking up its board. With a new technical chair appointed and a price-to-book ratio soaring at 51x, investors are left weighing explosive growth against exploration risks and persistent losses.
Marsh McLennan Agency unveils a group captive insurance solution designed specifically for senior living communities, aiming to provide stable liability coverage and risk management support in a challenging market.
As the aviation industry gathers in Singapore, leaders confront persistent supply chain disruptions and shifting trade winds, even as they chart a course for sustainable growth in the world's fastest-growing travel market.
As Illinois Tool Works prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing steady growth forecasts against a history of revenue misses. The report comes amid a mixed performance for the industrial machinery sector.
