The US Congress has passed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a temporary reprieve for a cornerstone trade policy that has shaped US-Africa economic relations for over two decades, but the short-term renewal leaves exporters and investors wary.
In a major shift for Africa's mining sector, Glencore sells a significant stake in its Congolese copper and cobalt operations to a U.S.-backed consortium, marking a strategic move by Washington to secure supply chains and counter Chinese influence.
Diamond Hill Capital's Small Cap Strategy added Centerspace (CSR) to its portfolio in Q4 2025, highlighting a focus on resilient real estate assets. The REIT's performance and future potential are analyzed against a backdrop of mixed market gains and ongoing economic uncertainty.
As the TSX rides a wave of positive earnings momentum, a segment of the market often overlooked by mainstream investors is showing renewed activity. We examine three penny stocks—Fox River Resources, Lion Copper and Gold, and Theralase Technologies—that are drawing attention for their niche focus and development pipelines, despite their pre-revenue status.
Manufacturing giant Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) delivered a robust fourth-quarter performance for CY2025, surpassing revenue and profit expectations. The company's results highlight the resilience of its diversified industrial portfolio amid a complex global economic landscape.
The relocation of Devon Energy's headquarters to Houston following its merger strips Oklahoma City of a key corporate citizen, with ripple effects expected across the local economy, philanthropy, and civic influence.
A consortium including Ripple has launched a pilot to tokenize over $280 million worth of polished diamonds in Dubai, leveraging blockchain for ownership representation while key market mechanics remain under development.
A key on-chain metric tracking the balance between Bitcoin held at a profit versus a loss is nearing a convergence point that has historically aligned with major bear market lows, offering a potential beacon for long-term investors.
The Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão has launched an AI-powered voice assistant named Selma across all 88 U.S. locations, aiming to handle reservations, answer FAQs, and enhance guest engagement as part of a broader tech-driven hospitality strategy.
While the healthcare giant continues to expand its revenue base, a declining trend in its return on capital employed (ROCE) suggests management's aggressive reinvestment strategy may be coming at the cost of near-term profitability. Analysts are divided on whether this signals long-term vision or inefficient capital allocation.
With $7.5M in total funding, Fibr AI uses autonomous AI agents to transform generic enterprise webpages into dynamic, one-to-one experiences, challenging the traditional agency-driven personalization model.
The commercial real estate data giant CoStar Group faces mounting pressure as hedge fund D.E. Shaw joins Third Point in demanding board changes and a review of its costly Homes.com venture, signaling a major proxy battle ahead.
While most U.S. buyers now secure discounts, a new analysis reveals three major California metro areas remain outliers where premiums are the norm, underscoring the state's persistent affordability crisis.
A $20 million state bailout couldn't save the California College of the Arts from the consequences of a massive, debt-fueled campus expansion in San Francisco. The school's gamble, intertwined with trustee real estate interests, ended with its sale to Vanderbilt University and impending closure.
Industrial technology conglomerate Fortive (NYSE:FTV) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped analyst forecasts, driven by strong execution and disciplined capital allocation, even as broader market headwinds loom.
French specialty chemicals leader Arkema and China's Senior Technology have entered a comprehensive collaboration to fast-track the development and industrial-scale production of advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries, targeting the booming electric vehicle and energy storage markets.
Aristotle Capital's latest investor letter reveals Parker-Hannifin (PH) as a standout performer, driven by robust organic growth and resilience in industrial and aerospace markets, even as the fund's overall strategy lagged behind major indices.
A sharp selloff in coffee futures Tuesday, triggered by improved weather forecasts, contrasts with a persistently tight forward market structure, leaving traders to weigh short-term relief against long-term supply deficits.
New benchmarking data reveals a staggering cost disparity in the invoicing process. Forward-thinking CFOs are redefining billing efficiency not as a back-office task, but as a critical lever for liquidity and customer relationships.
Ahead of their purpose-driven Super Bowl ad, Rocket Companies and Redfin are kicking off a nationwide scavenger hunt for a $1M home, aiming to combat declining social trust and position Redfin as the top home-search platform.
