Sugar prices staged a sharp recovery on Tuesday, with benchmark futures contracts climbing over 3%, as a weakening U.S. dollar prompted traders to cover short positions. The rally comes after prices recently hit multi-year lows amid a bearish global surplus outlook.
With the 2025 tax filing season now underway, millions of Americans are eager to know when their refunds will arrive. While most electronic filers can expect funds within three weeks, experts warn that staffing shortages and complex credits could create hurdles for some.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has rescinded its comprehensive 2024 harassment guidance, creating significant uncertainty for employers. Legal experts warn that despite the rollback, core legal protections remain, forcing companies into a delicate balancing act between competing rights.
In a candid podcast interview, Melinda French Gates addresses the newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents, describing profound personal pain over claims her ex-husband sought to secretly medicate her. Bill Gates has vehemently denied the allegations, which stem from draft emails written by Epstein.
A new €2 charge for close access to Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain has met immediate defiance, with tourists hurling coins from outside the barriers and disrupting paying visitors, highlighting the challenges of managing overtourism.
Newly released coroner's reports detail the devastating gunshot wounds suffered by Monique and Spencer Tepe in their Columbus home, as the victim's ex-husband, an Illinois surgeon, faces aggravated murder charges.
As the Australian market braces for an RBA rate decision, a select group of technology and biotech firms are charting distinct paths, balancing innovation investment against shifting economic tides. We examine the prospects for Cogstate, Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals, and PYC Therapeutics.
On his second day as CEO, Michael Fiddelke, the third Iowan to lead the retail giant, visited Target's new prototype store in Waukee. The visit comes as the company navigates slowing sales and public pressure on social issues.
BellRing Brands stock plunged 17% Tuesday following a mixed first-quarter earnings report and the surprise announcement of its CEO's retirement, casting doubt on the company's growth trajectory.
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman characterized the explosive AI bot network Moltbook as a probable fad during the Cisco AI Summit, while asserting that the autonomous agent technology powering it represents a lasting shift. His comments come amid security concerns and a broader debate on AI's evolving role.
Siemens Energy announces a strategic $1 billion U.S. investment, with a significant portion targeting North Carolina to boost manufacturing of critical grid and energy equipment, capitalizing on the nation's industrial resurgence.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (NASDAQ:LIND) is showing promising signs of improved capital efficiency, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) turning positive after years of losses. While the trend is encouraging, analysts note the company's growth is currently fueled by operational improvements rather than new investment, raising questions about its long-term trajectory.
Wealth management platform Arax Investment Partners, backed by RedBird Capital, has acquired Cleveland-based GFP Private Wealth, a firm with $1.5 billion in assets under management led by CEO Carina Diamond, marking a strategic expansion in the competitive RIA consolidation landscape.
The Ontario Court of Justice has ordered Estée Lauder to pay a significant penalty and placed the company on an environmental offenders list after it failed to disclose and later continued selling eyeliners containing regulated PFAS compounds.
The energy technology giant is significantly scaling up its manufacturing and R&D footprint across Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem, citing surging demand from data centers and industrial electrification.
As the software sector slumps, Palantir's standout quarterly performance, fueled by tangible AI results, underscores a growing market divide and raises the bar for peers.
Heartland Express reports a $19.4 million net loss for the quarter, driven by a major impairment charge from its CFI fleet integration. Despite a revenue drop, the truckload carrier shows sequential improvement in its operating ratio and points to early signs of a market recovery in 2026.
Wall Street's consensus fair value estimate for ONEOK (OKE) has dipped slightly, reflecting a more cautious 'wait-and-see' approach among analysts. While some see underlying support for the current stock price, the overall narrative is shifting towards a balanced assessment of execution risks and dividend sustainability.
Meta Platforms' latest earnings reveal a staggering $115-135 billion AI infrastructure investment plan for 2026, alongside a $36.57 billion stock shelf registration. The move intensifies the debate on whether massive spending will fortify its ad empire or strain its financials amid growing regulatory pressures.
The retail giant Walmart has surpassed a $1 trillion market valuation, becoming one of the few non-tech companies to reach the milestone amid strong e-commerce growth and a strategic shift to the Nasdaq.
