As major U.S. banks wrap up their fourth-quarter earnings, a clear divergence emerges. While PNC and Bank of America post strong results, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase face headwinds. Truist Financial charts a middle course, meeting revenue expectations as the sector navigates a complex economic landscape.
As Artisan Partners prepares to report fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing its recent track record against a backdrop of mixed signals from peers. Will this earnings release mark a turning point?
A sharp supply crunch is driving contract prices for mainstream DRAM memory chips up by as much as 95% quarter-on-quarter in early 2025, according to a revised forecast from market analyst TrendForce.
While value investing promises bargains, some discounted stocks carry hidden risks. We examine three companies trading at low multiples but facing significant headwinds that warrant investor caution.
Initial drill results from the Senneville gold-silver-copper property in Quebec's prolific Val-d'Or camp have intersected significant near-surface mineralization, with intervals up to 57.8 meters, marking a promising start to the multi-phase exploration campaign.
February opens with a brutal sell-off across digital assets, seeing over $2.5 billion in liquidations and pushing Ethereum to the brink of $2,000. The turmoil coincides with a historic drop in gold, fueling debates on market stability and the path forward.
As Thailand heads to the polls, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul—a master political operator known for his ability to navigate crises—seeks to retain power. His tenure has been marked by strategic reversals, controversial policies, and the delicate balancing of conservative elites and public expectations.
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.
As Japan heads to the polls, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal pledges are being put to the test in a critical 30-year bond auction, with investors wary of the nation's towering debt burden.
With its core search business resilient, cloud division soaring, and new AI deals like the Apple partnership taking shape, Alphabet enters its February 4 earnings report on a strong note, though regulatory and valuation concerns linger.
Iran has summoned the ambassadors of all European Union member states in Tehran in a sharp diplomatic protest against the bloc's recent decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The move, triggered by the IRGC's alleged role in suppressing protests, deepens Iran's isolation amid heightened regional tensions.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, meeting with China's top diplomat Wang Yi in Moscow, reiterated Russia's firm support for Beijing's position on Taiwan, calling it an 'inseparable part' of China. The talks underscore deepening strategic coordination between the two powers amid global tensions.
The business intelligence firm, the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is now sitting on nearly $1 billion in paper losses after the cryptocurrency's recent slump below its average acquisition cost, raising questions about its high-stakes treasury strategy.
Oracle Corporation announced a massive $45-50 billion fundraising plan for 2026, aiming to aggressively expand its cloud infrastructure to meet surging demand from leading AI and tech giants.
As the EU's landmark 'Next Generation' fund nears its final payout deadlines, its ambitious goal of modernizing the bloc's economy is being hampered by bureaucracy, skills gaps, and questions over long-term sustainability, despite pockets of innovation.
While the FTSE 100 grapples with global headwinds, a segment of smaller UK-listed companies presents distinct opportunities. We examine three firms, each with a market capitalisation over £90 million, that combine financial resilience with specific growth catalysts.
A Russian drone attack on a bus carrying Ukrainian miners home from work has left at least 12 dead and 8 wounded, officials say, in what is being condemned as a deliberate strike on civilians.
Igor Runets, founder and CEO of Russia's largest Bitcoin mining operator BitRiver, has been detained and placed under house arrest on charges of large-scale tax evasion. The case unfolds against a backdrop of Western sanctions and operational challenges for the once-dominant firm.
Following a series of brazen, coordinated attacks claimed by a separatist group that killed dozens, Pakistani security forces report a sweeping response resulting in over 140 militant casualties, as tensions with neighboring India and Afghanistan flare.
Facing rising US tariffs and global supply chain pressures, India's latest budget prioritizes strategic sectors and export support while maintaining fiscal discipline, signaling a cautious pivot toward economic resilience.
