HSBC Holdings is aggressively rebuilding its investment banking operations in Hong Kong and key Asian hubs, reallocating senior talent and capital to capture growth in IPOs and capital markets, as its strategic focus shifts decisively eastward.
Global Partners LP reaffirms its quarterly cash distribution while issuing detailed U.S. tax withholding guidance for international investors, putting a spotlight on the balance between income reliability and the complexities of after-tax returns in a challenging market.
Precious metals giant Fresnillo PLC has revised down its 2026 production targets for silver and gold, citing operational setbacks and revised mine plans. The guidance cut forces a fresh look at the company's valuation and near-term growth trajectory amid a volatile sector.
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian detained during recent anti-government protests and reportedly facing execution, has been released on bail. His case became an international flashpoint, highlighting tensions over Tehran's crackdown and U.S. threats.
As global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates, a handful of semiconductor giants stand to reap outsized rewards. We examine the foundational players whose technology is enabling this historic build-out.
As Bitcoin tumbled below $80,000, a stark divergence emerged: options markets flashed warning signs while prediction contracts remained oddly calm, exposing a fundamental clash in how crypto markets price risk.
In a recent interview, Russia's Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev forecast a swift end to the Ukraine war, while emphasizing that preventing further escalation remains the ultimate objective.
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 recent wave of deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan province, claimed by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), has spotlighted the escalating capabilities and ambitions of a group that threatens regional stability and critical Chinese investments.
Israel and Egypt have initiated a tightly controlled pilot reopening of the Rafah border crossing, a move tied to the broader U.S.-backed peace framework. The initial phase permits a small number of pre-vetted individuals to cross daily under heavy security coordination.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has issued a stark warning that any U.S. military action against Tehran would escalate into a regional war, accusing Washington of coveting Iran's energy resources. The warning comes amid heightened tensions and internal unrest following deadly protests.
A senior Iranian official has refuted earlier media claims that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy would conduct live-fire military exercises in the vital Strait of Hormuz this week, calling the reports inaccurate.
Fueled by a wave of blockbuster transactions and renewed executive optimism, the global mergers and acquisitions landscape is heating up for a robust 2026. Major consulting firms report a significant shift in sentiment, with U.S. CEOs leading the charge in pursuing strategic deals despite lingering market uncertainties.
Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as a historic metals sell-off reverberated across asset classes. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000, while regional equities mostly fell. Investors brace for a critical week packed with corporate earnings, central bank decisions, and key economic data.
House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Sunday that he believes he has secured enough Republican support to pass a stopgap funding bill and end the partial government shutdown by Tuesday at the latest, citing logistical hurdles due to severe weather.
The death toll from a devastating fire at a New Year's Eve bar in the Swiss Alps resort of Crans-Montana has risen to 41 after an 18-year-old victim died from his injuries, marking one of the nation's worst peacetime tragedies.
A senior Kremlin official has publicly endorsed President Trump's efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine conflict, calling renewed U.S.-Russia dialogue "productive" as a new round of trilateral talks is announced.
Elon Musk has responded to newly released emails showing his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, stating he was 'too dumb' to initially understand the financier's offers and would have no need for his assistance to socialize.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip reopened Sunday for limited passenger traffic, marking a significant shift after more than two years of closure. The move, part of a ceasefire deal, initiates a tightly controlled process allowing medical evacuations and returns, though humanitarian aid flow remains uncertain.
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.
