Meta Platforms' relentless investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is set to drive capital expenditures to unprecedented levels in 2026, raising questions about long-term returns for the cash-rich tech giant.
Facing pressure from both investors and regulators, banks and wealth managers are turning to pass-through voting mechanisms to reclaim shareholder influence and align stewardship with client values, even within passively managed funds.
NYCHA workers in Williamsburg made a horrific discovery on Sunday morning, finding a woman's dismembered remains inside a heavy bag in a building basement, sending shockwaves through the community.
Congress faces a critical vote to avert a prolonged shutdown, while newly released documents shed light on the Minneapolis shooting involving immigration officers and the Epstein case continues to reverberate.
A new report highlights how small and medium-sized businesses are leveraging AI, hyper-personalization, and sustainable practices not just to adapt, but to lead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Israeli police have detained municipal officials and business figures suspected of embezzling millions in international donations intended for communities devastated by the October 7 Hamas attacks, launching a major fraud investigation.
A Dominus and Cheyne Capital partnership wins City of London approval to convert the Grade II-listed Ibex House into a 382-room hotel, slated for a late 2028 opening, complete with a hospitality academy and restored pub.
In Zimbabwe, where formal employment is scarce and medical costs are prohibitive, a stark financial choice is being made: affordable funeral policies are vastly outpacing health insurance, reflecting a cultural prioritization of dignified burials over accessible healthcare.
The Walt Disney Company posted stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results, with revenue climbing to $25.98 billion. However, a costly autumn carriage dispute with YouTube TV shaved $110 million from operating income, even as the company's Experiences division and streaming services showed robust growth. All eyes are now on the board's imminent decision on CEO Bob Iger's successor.
Despite posting impressive revenue and subscriber growth in 2025, Netflix faces a critical headwind: its share of viewer engagement is growing at a fraction of the overall streaming market's pace, signaling intensified competition for attention.
A look back at 2016's recurring bills reveals a stark financial truth: small, consistent savings on expenses like cable, cell plans, or insurance, when invested, could have yielded a significant nest egg by today.
As financial pressures and a search for engagement redefine retirement, a new wave of seniors is turning to flexible, low-barrier side gigs. From online tutoring to pet care, these roles leverage lifelong skills without requiring prior formal experience.
A major grant from Centene's foundation aims to tackle housing insecurity for justice-involved individuals in Chicago, spotlighting the healthcare giant's community investments as its stock faces persistent headwinds.
A Russian drone strike targeted a bus carrying coal miners in central Ukraine, killing at least a dozen workers hours after Kyiv announced a postponement of diplomatic negotiations. The attack, condemned as a deliberate strike on civilians, marks one of the deadliest single incidents for Ukraine's energy sector since the invasion began.
Alibaba Group has announced a massive 3 billion yuan ($431 million) campaign to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar efforts by rivals Tencent and Baidu. The move intensifies a high-stakes battle for user adoption in China's rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.
A Russian drone attack struck a bus carrying miners in Dnipro, killing at least a dozen workers. The assault comes as planned peace negotiations face delays, casting further doubt on diplomatic efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict.
A proposed wealth tax on California's ultra-rich has ignited a fierce debate, pitting tech billionaires against a coalition of millionaires who argue it's time for the wealthy to pay more. The fight echoes past battles over Silicon Valley's influence and raises questions about the state's economic future.
Mexico faces a delicate balancing act as U.S. tariff threats targeting nations supplying oil to Cuba pressure a key trading partner to choose between economic interests and regional solidarity.
Prominent Venezuelan human rights defender Javier Tarazona has been released after over four years in detention on charges widely condemned as politically motivated, as the government announces a new amnesty law and the U.S. re-engages diplomatically.
A Russian drone strike targeted a bus carrying coal miners in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday, killing at least 12 workers and wounding eight others, in what Ukrainian officials describe as a deliberate attack on civilian infrastructure.
