In a major policy shift, the CFTC under new Chairman Michael Selig is drafting a comprehensive rulebook for event contracts, aiming to bring regulatory certainty to the fast-growing prediction market industry while fostering 'permissionless innovation.'
As European indices face headwinds, a select group of small-cap companies are seeing executives put their own money on the line. We examine three firms where insider buying signals conviction amidst broader uncertainty.
Vera Therapeutics (VERA) is drawing bullish attention from Wall Street, with multiple analysts significantly raising price targets following a key competitor's FDA approval and revised revenue forecasts for its lead drug candidate.
The Singapore-listed port operator has significantly improved its capital efficiency over five years, rewarding shareholders. Analysts are now weighing whether this trend is sustainable for long-term growth.
Australia reaffirms its commitment to building resilient critical mineral supply chains and a strategic reserve, undeterred by the U.S. stepping back from plans to guarantee minimum prices for such projects.
Specialist recruiter SThree plc confirms a £0.092 per share dividend payment in June, offering a headline yield of 7.5%. While cash flow coverage appears robust, analysts point to a history of payout instability and stagnant earnings as causes for investor caution.
As the European Central Bank prepares for its February meeting, policymakers are navigating a stronger euro driven by a weakening dollar and geopolitical uncertainty, while assessing the resilience of the eurozone economy.
Amidst a complex backdrop of economic crosscurrents and geopolitical tensions, a select group of small-cap companies across Asia are demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth potential. We analyze three standout names from Singapore and China that are navigating the volatility with strong fundamentals.
In a strategic overhaul, International Paper announced plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies focused on North America and EMEA markets, marking the next phase of its multi-year transformation.
Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) soared over 10% Thursday, buoyed by robust industry-wide demand and positive spillover from a rival's record earnings, signaling a potential turnaround for the cruise sector.
Bitcoin plunged to a nine-month low as a confluence of political uncertainty and geopolitical tensions sparked a broad market sell-off, forcing over $1.6 billion in leveraged positions to close.
South Korean regulators are forming a task force to propose stricter anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency transactions by 2026, potentially removing minimum thresholds for identity disclosure to mirror traditional finance oversight.
Carnival Corporation & PLC saw its stock price climb sharply Thursday, buoyed by robust earnings from rival Royal Caribbean and the company's own announcement of a planned corporate unification and dividend payment.
Expedia Group has filed a WARN notice confirming 162 job cuts at its Seattle headquarters and among remote staff, marking the latest in a series of layoffs as the company accelerates its AI transformation amid intensifying industry competition.
General Dynamics secures a major multi-year U.S. Navy contract for systems modernization, reinforcing its pivotal role in naval defense and underscoring the strength of its record order backlog amid robust segment performance.
A growing list of casual dining chains are turning to bankruptcy court and closing underperforming stores as heavy debt loads and shifting consumer habits take their toll. The latest casualty, FAT Brands, has moved to permanently close 32 locations and reject their leases.
Asian equities broadly declined on Friday, taking cues from a volatile U.S. session marked by a historic plunge in Microsoft shares. The sell-off extended to commodities, with oil and precious metals also losing ground.
In its Q4 2025 earnings call, CNX Resources outlined a disciplined capital strategy for 2026, emphasizing operational resilience amid severe weather and providing updates on its deep Utica shale program, RNG initiatives, and hedging posture. Management signaled a focus on long-term infrastructure catalysts rather than chasing volatile spot gas prices.
Fortive Corporation's shares have retreated over 5% in the past month, prompting investors to re-examine the industrial technology conglomerate's fundamentals. With a renewed focus on its recurring revenue streams and a fair value estimate suggesting upside, analysts are divided on whether the pullback presents a buying opportunity or reflects deeper sector headwinds.
The US dollar hits a multi-year low against the euro following President Trump's endorsement of a weaker currency, sparking debate over its impact on trade, inflation, and America's financial standing.
