A Dhaka court sentences former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years and her niece, UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to 4 years on corruption charges, amid a political crackdown ahead of February elections.
The death of Jose 'Gonzalito' Sanchez, second-in-command of Colombia's largest criminal syndicate, in a boating accident raises immediate questions about the stability of ongoing government negotiations aimed at ending decades of conflict.
Allegion's stock has climbed over 30% in the past year, raising questions about its current valuation. A deep dive into the numbers reveals a mixed picture, with key metrics pointing in opposite directions.
With Warren Buffett's retirement, Berkshire Hathaway faces its most significant leadership transition. Yet, under new CEO Greg Abel, strategic portfolio shifts and a colossal war chest are fueling analyst optimism for the conglomerate's next chapter.
Microsoft's aggressive investment in AI infrastructure led to a sharp rise in capital expenditures, while its flagship Azure cloud service showed signs of moderating growth. The mixed results triggered a significant after-hours sell-off, raising questions about the near-term profitability of its AI ambitions.
Augusto Blacker Miller, a controversial figure from Peru's Fujimori era, has died in a Rio de Janeiro prison hospital. The 80-year-old, arrested in Brazil last December on an Interpol warrant, succumbed to cardiorespiratory arrest, reigniting debates about justice, aging detainees, and cross-border legal accountability.
Faced with scaling annual vaccine output from 200 million to 3 billion doses, CEO Albert Bourla reframed an operational nightmare as a moral imperative, unlocking what he calls "miracles" of human effort.
While individual investors hold a significant 32% stake in Krona Public Real Estate AB (FRA:927), effective control rests with public companies, which command a 40% ownership bloc. This concentration of power raises questions about corporate governance and future strategy for the Swedish property firm.
Newly disclosed documents reveal a cascade of financial setbacks—including a critical loan default and collapsed supplier agreements—has forced the 26-year-old Texas-based boutique chain Francesca's into a complete wind-down of operations, putting thousands of jobs at risk nationwide.
Bitcoin's recent price action, while volatile, is aligning with a late-stage corrective pattern. Technical analysis suggests the bearish sequence is nearing exhaustion, potentially setting the stage for a significant rebound toward the $100,000 mark before the next major trend emerges.
Amid a market obsessed with artificial intelligence, investment firm Giverny Capital reveals a new position in Hawkins, Inc., a specialty chemicals manufacturer. We examine the rationale behind this contrarian bet and what it says about current market dynamics.
While the German market gained a modest 7.7%, steel dust recycling leader Befesa (ETR:BFSA) delivered a total shareholder return of 54% over the past twelve months. This impressive rebound follows a challenging three-year period, sparking investor debate on whether it signals a sustained recovery or a temporary rally.
Ford Motor Company and Chinese tech giant Xiaomi have both denied a Financial Times report claiming preliminary discussions about producing Xiaomi's electric vehicles in the United States, as the auto industry navigates steep new tariffs on Chinese imports.
While Bed Bath & Beyond shares fell 13%, insiders who bought in the last year remain in profit, highlighting a potential disconnect between internal confidence and market sentiment.
Freshly released documents from the Epstein files include a 2009 email from Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, congratulating the convicted sex offender on the birth of a child—a claim that revives long-standing speculation about a potential secret heir to his fortune.
A British Columbia court has given its final approval to Coeur Mining's planned acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal that will create a North American precious metals giant one step closer to its expected H1 2026 closing.
Chinese biotech firm Arctic Vision moves to create an integrated ophthalmology powerhouse by acquiring MDCO Technology's device business, combining drug and device expertise to address unmet needs in eye care.
Millions rely on Medicare, yet common misunderstandings about its coverage rules and costs can lead to significant financial shocks in retirement. We clarify three critical areas where assumptions often prove wrong.
Eastern Bankshares (EBC) concludes a transformative year, reporting full-year 2025 results, affirming its dividend, and completing a share repurchase. The moves have propelled its stock, raising questions about its valuation amidst a shifting banking landscape.
VEON is deepening its investment in Uzbekistan's digital economy with a new network operations center for Beeline and the launch of BuildX, a software and AI development unit. The moves signal a strategic pivot from traditional telecom services towards higher-margin digital offerings in Central Asia.
