Political scientist Laura Fernandez Delgado has won Costa Rica's presidency outright in the first round, becoming the nation's second female leader and pledging to deepen the economic policies of the outgoing administration amid challenges of crime and a divided legislature.
Indonesian authorities have conditionally lifted the ban on the Grok AI chatbot after receiving a detailed compliance plan from X Corp. The move follows regional concerns over the platform's misuse for generating explicit deepfakes.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), commanding over 70% of the advanced chip foundry market, is accelerating its U.S. manufacturing footprint amid shifting trade policies and sustained explosive financial growth, solidifying its indispensable role.
The investment fund sold $3.87 million worth of shares in the Argentine bank, reflecting a strategic portfolio adjustment as the lender navigates a challenging economic environment.
As the U.S. renewable energy sector builds on a record-breaking 2025, it faces a critical juncture defined by supply chain pressures, extreme weather, and evolving market rules. Strategic adaptation, not just growth, will determine its sustainable trajectory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Monday that achieving a lasting and honorable peace is a realistic goal, as preparations finalize for a new round of negotiations involving Russian and U.S. officials set to begin this week in the UAE capital.
Despite sitting on over $6 billion in unrealized losses, publicly-listed crypto firm BitMine Immersion Technologies continues its aggressive accumulation of Ethereum, viewing the price slump as a strategic buying opportunity.
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by cost discipline and a resilient coal market. The company provided optimistic 2026 guidance, citing strengthening demand from data centers, industrial growth, and recent winter storms that underscored coal's critical role in grid reliability.
Tesla's stock dipped amid reports of potential Ford-Xiaomi joint venture talks, highlighting growing competitive pressures from Chinese EV makers and the complex geopolitical landscape shaping the auto industry's future.
Reports of discussions between Ford Motor Company and Chinese tech giant Xiaomi over a potential electric vehicle partnership have ignited industry speculation, despite both firms denying any imminent deal. The talks underscore the complex interplay of technology, geopolitics, and market access shaping the global EV race.
The Adecco Group is making a strategic pivot into higher-margin HR and talent consulting through its LHH brand, a move analysts say could reshape its valuation narrative amid a challenging stock performance history.
An Atlanta law firm is investigating Home Depot's planned layoff of nearly 800 Georgia workers, exploring a potential class-action lawsuit over whether the company violated federal notification laws.
Once-coveted items, from vintage vinyl to limited-edition toys, are now gathering dust in attics and failing to sell online as market saturation and shifting tastes redefine what's truly collectible.
A new Penn State report uncovers that soaring iGaming revenues in Pennsylvania are driven disproportionately by a minority of big spenders, raising questions about industry sustainability and consumer protection.
An analysis of President Trump's recent op-ed claims reveals significant discrepancies between his portrayal of tariff success and official trade figures, price impact studies, and the nuanced reality of their implementation.
As crypto prediction markets surge past $6B in weekly volume, a new phase of growth beckons. Driven by institutional interest, regulatory evolution, and AI integration, these platforms are poised to redefine speculative finance.
Tether, the company behind the world's dominant stablecoin, has quietly built a balance sheet rivaling major financial institutions, amassing vast holdings of U.S. Treasury debt and gold. Its explosive growth is reshaping its role in traditional finance and drawing regulatory scrutiny.
A new report from crypto market maker Wintermute Ventures forecasts a seismic shift, arguing that blockchain-based prediction markets will begin displacing traditional insurance by making hyper-specific risks tradable. The firm outlines a future where decentralized infrastructure becomes the new clearing layer for a programmable global economy.
Prominent crypto analyst Tom Lee faces a wave of skepticism after his aggressive price predictions for Ethereum and Bitcoin fail to materialize amid a market downturn, sparking debate over the role of high-profile forecasts in volatile markets.
A sharp reversal in gold and silver prices, coupled with a slide in Bitcoin and Asian equities, rattled investors at the start of February, raising questions about the sustainability of recent market rallies.
