TD Cowen raises Prudential Financial's price target to $113, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, as the insurer grapples with a misconduct scandal at its Japan life insurance unit affecting nearly 500 customers.
As Virgin Galactic's stock hovers near historic lows, the market is grappling with a critical question: Is the pioneering space tourism company a deeply undervalued opportunity, or a speculative bet burdened by persistent losses and ambitious, yet unproven, timelines?
The resignation of Prudential Financial's Japan life insurance CEO following a widespread employee misconduct scandal has triggered governance reviews and shaken investor confidence in one of the insurer's key international markets.
The Norwegian monarchy is rocked by dual crises as Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, stands trial on serious criminal charges, while newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal extensive past connections to the princess.
Former UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, faces intensifying political and public pressure to relinquish his lifetime seat in the House of Lords following new revelations about his financial and personal ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for his resignation, as documents suggest payments and close correspondence between the two.
The Walt Disney Company announced blockbuster quarterly earnings driven by historic box office and streaming performance, though profits were pressured by a resolved YouTube dispute, rising costs, and a broader slowdown in international travel to U.S. destinations.
Peter Mandelson, a pivotal figure in the Blair-era Labour Party, has resigned his membership following fresh allegations concerning his ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking another blow to the party's establishment.
As global travel surges past pre-pandemic records, the influx of visitors is straining infrastructure and reshaping communities worldwide. From European protests to quiet American suburbs, the quest for authentic experiences is colliding with local life, fueling a housing crisis and raising a critical question: can cities belong to both residents and tourists?
A nationwide investigation has revealed 517 illegal waste sites across England, some containing over 20,000 tonnes of material, raising urgent questions about the integrity of packaging waste management and corporate accountability.
A special anti-corruption court in Dhaka has delivered a landmark verdict, sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years imprisonment and her British lawmaker niece to four years over illicit land allocations in a flagship housing project. The ruling intensifies the political turbulence ahead of crucial elections.
Amidst a cautious market climate, companies with substantial insider ownership often signal strong internal conviction. We examine three such firms—spanning South Korean tourism, Chinese sensors, and Taiwanese biopharma—where executives and directors have significant skin in the game.
Virgin Galactic's shares have cratered to near $3, presenting a stark dilemma for investors. While a traditional valuation model suggests a staggering 95% discount, the market's skepticism reflects deep-seated concerns over the company's path to profitability in the nascent space tourism sector.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Patrick Knight criticizes the Walz administration's approach to immigration enforcement, linking it to broader issues of governance and a recent fraud scandal, as he pitches a back-to-basics campaign platform.
The Northern Ireland Executive has suspended a planned revaluation of hotel business rates, averting significant tax increases for accommodation providers slated for 2026 and providing temporary stability for the region's tourism industry.
Tripadvisor and Best Western's new AI-driven travel platform for the 2026 FIFA World Cup showcases the company's potential in high-stakes tourism. Yet, for investors, the real test remains translating innovation into sustained growth and market-beating returns.
Senator James Lankford's annual oversight report details what he calls wasteful federal spending, including controversial NIH-funded projects on transgender-related animal testing and aborted fetal tissue research, reigniting debates on scientific priorities and fiscal responsibility.
Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank marks a pivotal turnaround, with major federal penalties lifted and its transformation under Scharf's leadership cited as justification for the raise.
Amidst a turbulent period for craft distilling, the founders of Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, KY, have sold their bourbon and moonshine operation to Pennsylvania-based B3 Beverage Company, securing the legacy of a family-run business while joining a growing portfolio of craft breweries and distilleries.
A new cache of Jeffrey Epstein's emails has implicated former Prince Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and senior Labour figure Peter Mandelson, revealing intimate correspondence, financial dealings, and raising fresh questions about influence and accountability at the highest levels of British society.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has ushered in a new era for the accounting watchdog, naming a fresh chair and three board members tasked with refocusing the PCAOB on its core mission of investor protection.
