LVMH's wine and spirits arm, led by Hennessy, faces a sharp profit decline amid weak U.S. and Chinese demand, while Rémy Cointreau reports a modest rebound in Cognac sales, highlighting a divided market outlook.
Uber's strategic investment in self-driving startup Waabi, founded by its former AI chief, signals a major push into robotaxis. The $1 billion deal underscores Uber's sprawling portfolio of over 20 AV partnerships, raising questions about its 'bet-on-everything' approach in the high-stakes race for autonomy.
An unexpected jump in the Producer Price Index for December underscores the stubborn nature of inflation, with rising wholesale costs threatening to ripple through the economy and sustain higher prices for households.
After years of de facto autonomy, Syria's Kurdish-led administration and military forces have agreed to a phased reintegration into the state, a move hailed by Washington as historic but met with caution on the ground.
Market sentiment on prediction platform Myriad has turned bearish for the first time in two months, with traders placing nearly equal odds on Bitcoin's plunge to $69,000 or a rally to $100,000 as U.S. political uncertainty fuels extreme volatility.
In a landmark shift, Venezuela's parliament has passed sweeping reforms to its hydrocarbons law, aiming to lure private capital into its crippled oil industry. The move, backed by a new U.S. license, signals a potential turning point for the nation's economy.
Fueled by insatiable demand for high-capacity storage from hyperscalers and the AI inference boom, Western Digital posts a 25% revenue jump and raises guidance, signaling a structural shift in the data economy.
A landmark trade agreement secured during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing will see Chinese import duties on Scotch whisky cut from 10% to 5%, effective immediately. The move, hailed by industry leaders, is projected to inject £250 million into the UK economy and boost competitiveness in a key growth market.
Uber Technologies is aggressively expanding its autonomous vehicle ecosystem through new partnerships and its AV Labs division, even as a landmark New Jersey court decision threatens to upend its core gig-economy labor model, setting the stage for a pivotal clash between its future vision and present-day regulatory challenges.
Tesla is discontinuing its flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUV, a strategic shift underscored by plummeting sales figures and Elon Musk's pivot toward robotics and autonomy.
HSBC UK and Sage have unveiled 'My Business Finances', a new digital tool embedded within the bank's platform to help sole traders and landlords comply with upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules, streamlining invoicing, bookkeeping, and tax filing in one place.
Corebridge Financial (CRBG) has launched a novel index annuity linked to the Invesco New Economy Index, offering exposure to tech themes and Bitcoin. The move comes as analysts debate whether the company's current share price fully reflects its growth potential amid mixed recent performance.
Biotech firm Argenx SE sees its flagship drug Vyvgart outperform sales expectations in myasthenia gravis and CIDP treatments, with analysts pointing to sustained growth and regulatory momentum as key drivers.
The French government has intervened to stop satellite operator Eutelsat from selling its ground antenna assets, framing the move as a defense of European strategic autonomy against rivals like SpaceX's Starlink.
United States Antimony (UAMY) faces a volatile market reaction following Washington's reported reversal on critical mineral price supports, casting uncertainty over its strategic expansion into Bolivia.
UBS has launched coverage of Arcellx with a Buy rating and a $100 price target, signaling growing Wall Street confidence in a biotech sector recovery and spotlighting the company's promising CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma.
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.
Despite a sharp sell-off following its latest earnings report, Microsoft retains Wall Street's strongest buy consensus. Analysts see a potential 40%+ return over the next year, betting that current AI investments will fuel long-term growth even as near-term cloud metrics show signs of moderation.
The abrupt Chapter 7 filing of Synergy World Inc., a key gift card partner for Costco, has exposed vulnerabilities in the popular discount gift card market, leaving thousands of cardholders with potentially worthless credits and highlighting broader consumer protection gaps.
Shares of Malaysian bottled water leader Spritzer Bhd have jumped nearly 10% in a month, outpacing the broader market. Analysts point to the company's robust return on equity and consistent profit reinvestment as key drivers behind investor confidence and its impressive earnings growth trajectory.
