A Dhaka court sentences former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years and her niece, UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to 4 years on corruption charges, amid a political crackdown ahead of February elections.
Oracle is launching a massive $45-$50 billion capital raise to aggressively expand its cloud infrastructure, fueled by long-term contracts with AI giants like OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Meta. The move underscores the fierce competition in the cloud arms race, even as the company's stock faces recent headwinds.
German federal prosecutors have arrested five individuals accused of orchestrating a vast procurement network that allegedly funneled millions of euros worth of goods to Russian defense companies, in direct violation of EU sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine.
A new proposal from Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin to refine creator tokens using DAOs and prediction markets has met with sharp criticism from Dogecoin's Billy Markus, who dismisses the entire model as destined to fail.
Costa Ricans cast ballots Sunday in an election defined by soaring narco-violence, with ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez, promising a Bukele-style crackdown, favored to win. The vote signals a potential rightward shift and constitutional showdown in a nation struggling with its transformation into a major drug trafficking hub.
In a striking departure from diplomatic norms, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly called on the disgraced Duke of York to provide evidence to the U.S. Congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The intervention signals a collapse of the traditional political shield around the monarchy and intensifies legal and reputational pressures on Andrew.
Peter Mandelson, former UK ambassador to Washington, has resigned from the Labour Party following the release of US court documents detailing financial links to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
While mid-cap companies often represent a sweet spot between growth and stability, heightened competition and shifting market dynamics are putting pressure on some notable names. Here’s a closer look at three stocks where caution may be warranted.
From post-IPO darling to a stock trading near historic lows, Rivian faces a critical five-year window. With new models on the horizon and a major Volkswagen partnership, analysts see a path to growth—if it can navigate fierce competition and persistent losses.
Shares in Lloyds Banking Group have surged over 18% in three months, reigniting investor interest. As the stock hovers near analyst targets, a key question emerges: does the UK banking giant still offer value, or has the market run ahead of itself?
In a landmark day for digital asset policy, U.S. regulators unveiled a coordinated initiative while a key Senate committee advanced market structure legislation, signaling a potential end to years of regulatory uncertainty.
CIBC reaffirms its Outperform rating on Thomson Reuters (TRI) as the information giant accelerates its strategic push into AI-driven compliance and legal tools, launching new products in the US and UK markets.
London-listed mineral sands explorer Capital Metals (LON: CMET) is projected to reach breakeven within two years, with analysts forecasting a first profit in 2028. The debt-free company's path hinges on achieving a steep annual growth rate amid its investment phase in UK and Sri Lankan projects.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to acquire his artificial intelligence startup xAI in a landmark share exchange, with investors offered 0.1433 SpaceX shares for each xAI share, according to a source familiar with the transaction. The deal underscores Musk's strategy of consolidating his tech empire amid fierce AI competition.
Once left for dead after a 95% stock collapse, Jumia Technologies AG is staging a remarkable comeback. A locally-focused strategy, a vast pickup station network, and a blockbuster Black Friday in Lagos signal the African e-commerce pioneer may finally be on a path to sustainable growth, even as it faces competition from global giants.
As enterprises rush to modernize infrastructure for AI, MongoDB finds itself in a pivotal position. Strong Atlas growth signals early success, but declining direct sales and fierce competition pose significant risks, creating a high-stakes binary outcome for investors.
A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files by the Justice Department has left survivors reeling after personal information, including names and confidential statements, was left unredacted. Lawyers allege a "historic violation" of privacy, prompting urgent calls for judicial intervention.
The body believed to be 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, missing since early January, was recovered in Ohio after the suspect she met through online gaming led authorities to the location, his lawyer states.
A recent FBI search at a Fulton County election facility, involving the Director of National Intelligence and a reported phone call with former President Trump, has sparked concerns about the blurring of lines between law enforcement and political operations.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announce a strategic, all-stock merger to create a dominant multi-basin U.S. shale operator. The combined entity, centered on the prolific Delaware Basin, targets $1 billion in annual synergies and over $5 billion in shareholder returns, promising enhanced scale and capital efficiency.
