The traditional rulebook for dining during economic stress is obsolete. As a K-shaped recovery widens the gap between income groups, fast-food giants are struggling with deep discounts while casual dining chains unexpectedly thrive by redefining value.
A quiet crisis is eroding the foundation of U.S. economic decision-making. As key federal data agencies face budget cuts, political pressure, and operational challenges, the resulting information gap could leave policymakers and businesses 'flying blind,' increasing the risks of policy missteps, deeper recessions, and prolonged unemployment.
UK retail property specialist NewRiver REIT signals a resilient operational performance in its third quarter, driven by sustained consumer spending and strategic capital recycling, while navigating business rate changes.
The semiconductor testing equipment leader capitalizes on surging AI chip demand to deliver historic Q3 results, while unveiling a significant treasury share cancellation and business segment reorganization aimed at enhancing shareholder value and operational focus.
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies wins a significant U.S. Navy award to develop the Red Wolf long-range precision strike vehicle for the Marine Corps, underscoring the Pentagon's focus on advanced targeting capabilities and bolstering the company's portfolio in next-generation weapons.
Buoyed by robust quarterly and full-year results, Annaly Capital Management is pivoting more capital toward residential credit and mortgage servicing rights. The mortgage REIT's strategic shift aims to build on its earnings momentum while navigating an evolving interest rate landscape.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman argues that AI-native startups, by building custom solutions for precise problems, are enabling tiny teams to achieve output once requiring ten times the headcount, fundamentally reshaping productivity and competition.
Thiel Macro, the hedge fund managed by Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, has made a decisive shift in its investment strategy, exiting Nvidia and reducing Tesla while building massive positions in Apple and Microsoft, which together now constitute over 60% of its holdings.
Bank of Hawaii delivered a robust fourth quarter, but the real story emerged during the analyst Q&A. We examine the critical questions on margins, deposits, and the bank's strategy in a shifting economic landscape.
The Austrian government has granted a two-year renewal for the Wolfsberg lithium mining license, with a final decision on production expected by end-2026 as lithium prices rebound strongly.
Singapore will establish its National Space Agency on April 1st, aiming to leverage its technological prowess to secure a strategic position in the rapidly expanding global space economy, as global investments continue to soar.
Ethereum's price has plunged 27% in five days, bringing it perilously close to the $2,000 threshold. While fear-driven selling dominates, on-chain metrics suggest the sell-off may be nearing exhaustion, potentially setting the stage for a long-term recovery.
Gold prices tumbled from a record $5,600 to $4,770 per ounce, while silver plummeted 31% in a single day—the steepest decline since 1980. Analysts point to shifting U.S. monetary policy expectations and eased geopolitical anxieties as key drivers behind the sudden sell-off.
U.S. energy firm BKV has completed a $115.1 million transaction to raise its stake in the BKV-BPP Power joint venture to 75%, gaining operational control as it positions to meet surging electricity needs from Texas's booming data center and AI sector.
Satellite communications provider Viasat (VSAT) saw its shares hit a new 52-week peak of $46.49, capping a remarkable 12-month rally. The surge follows a significant price target upgrade from Morgan Stanley and the successful launch of a key global network for government clients.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. announces a tenfold speed boost in missile defense simulations with partners Anduril and Davidson, alongside a $20M academic deal and a Fortune 100 QCaaS contract, signaling broader quantum computing integration.
Aerospace systems provider Astronics Corporation launches its new automated circuit card testing system, designed to accelerate troubleshooting and maintenance for critical aviation and defense electronics, as analysts raise price targets on sustained sector demand.
Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary Waymo is reportedly seeking a new funding round that would value the company at approximately $110 billion, drawing fresh attention to the tech giant's ambitious bets beyond its core advertising business and the evolving landscape of autonomous vehicle investment.
A wave of commercial flight disruptions is pushing a new class of travelers toward private aviation, not for opulence but for reliability. We examine the shifting calculus of air travel and what a seat actually costs.
Alibaba Group has pledged 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar campaigns by rivals Tencent and Baidu and marking a major escalation in China's competitive AI landscape.
