Millions of seniors received a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment this January, but soaring Medicare premiums and a flawed inflation formula mean their real purchasing power continues to erode, highlighting a systemic crisis for retirees.
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua and pop icon Harry Styles are among the prominent new entrants on the UK's annual Tax List, revealing the substantial contributions of the nation's highest earners to the public purse.
As the crypto market navigates uncertainty, Zilliqa's network upgrade, HYPE's market decoupling, and CC's sustained inflows present distinct opportunities for traders in the first week of February.
With a 25% government bonus and tax-free growth, the Lifetime ISA remains a key tool for first-time buyers and retirement savers. We review the top cash and investment providers for 2026, as the scheme faces a planned 2028 overhaul.
QatarEnergy awards McDermott a pivotal contract to plan the removal of 27 aging offshore platforms, marking the nation's first major step in responsibly retiring legacy oil and gas infrastructure.
Despite posting strong quarterly earnings, Microsoft's stock suffered its worst single-day drop in years as Wall Street focused on soaring capital expenditures and a slight deceleration in cloud revenue growth, highlighting the intense pressure on tech giants to deliver immediate AI payoffs.
The finalized merger between Cincinnati-based Fifth Third and Dallas's Comerica creates a banking giant with nearly $300 billion in assets, dramatically expanding its footprint in the nation's fastest-growing markets.
Founder Scott Davies steps into executive chairman role as the Welsh honey maker rebrands to Hilltop Food Group and targets doubling turnover within five years through international expansion and new product categories.
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Lhasa Brewery joint venture to its local partner, Tibet Development, for 292 million yuan ($42 million), ending a partnership marked by operational disputes and significant financial impairments.
Seadrill secures a major contract extension for the West Saturn drillship with Equinor Brasil, adding over $100 million to its backlog and solidifying operations in Brazil's strategic pre-salt basin through 2027.
In a strategic pivot, Tesla's Q4 earnings call revealed plans to halt Model S and X production at its Fremont plant, repurposing the space for a massive push into humanoid robotics with the Optimus project, as Elon Musk outlines a vision for a million-unit annual output.
A South Korean family's paper wealth soared past $800 million after their company, L&F Co., inked a landmark battery materials deal with Tesla. Less than two years later, a quiet regulatory filing slashed the contract's value by 99.9997%, a collapse tied directly to Tesla's production struggles with its Cybertruck and 4680 battery cells.
Investors in lighting specialist FW Thorpe have seen a negative total shareholder return of 25% since 2021, starkly underperforming the broader market's gains. Despite steady revenue growth, the share price decline highlights a disconnect with company fundamentals.
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is selling its onshore shale assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation to local operator Vista Energy, marking a strategic pivot as it doubles down on offshore exploration and core international markets.
Despite a 14% share price decline over the past quarter, Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) demonstrates robust underlying financial health, driven by strong earnings growth and efficient capital reinvestment, suggesting potential for a market correction.
ABB's shares surged 10% following its annual results, with earnings per share exceeding forecasts. Analysts have raised their price target to CHF 60.30 and project accelerated revenue growth ahead of industry peers.
As the AI arms race intensifies, Broadcom (AVGO) is emerging as a formidable challenger to Nvidia's dominance, fueled by a surging custom chip business and a compelling growth narrative that's catching Wall Street's eye.
Disney's theme parks and cruise lines delivered a historic $10 billion quarter, driving overall revenue past expectations. However, surging costs across its media and sports divisions squeezed profits as the entertainment giant nears a decision on its next chief executive.
After a recent pullback, shares of French construction materials giant Saint-Gobain are trading at a notable discount to analyst targets. While long-term performance remains robust, investors are weighing near-term risks against potential value.
A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) shares may be pricing in an overly optimistic outlook for construction growth, with key models indicating potential overvaluation.
