U.S. equities edged higher Monday, buoyed by a rebound in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks, alongside a surge in rare earth companies following a new strategic initiative. Gains were tempered by falling energy shares, cryptocurrency volatility, and ongoing concerns over a partial government shutdown.
The U.S. manufacturing sector snapped a year-long contraction in January, with the PMI surging to its highest level since early 2022. A sharp rebound in new orders and production fueled the expansion, though concerns over future tariff policies and a still-sluggish jobs market temper the optimism.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces mounting pressure and bipartisan condemnation after publicly threatening to 'hunt down' ICE agents, comparing them to Nazis. A Republican congressman has formally urged the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into the remarks.
Former President Donald Trump's recent endorsement of a weaker U.S. dollar is prompting investors to position for potential policy shifts. We examine the market implications and three investment avenues gaining traction.
In a landmark agreement announced by former President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, the U.S. will slash tariffs on Indian goods, while New Delhi commits to halt Russian oil imports and significantly increase purchases of American energy and goods.
Chinese regulators have greenlit the first wave of Nvidia's advanced H200 AI chip orders for major firms including Alibaba and ByteDance, marking a potential turning point for the chipmaker's access to a critical market and fueling optimism for its stock trajectory.
Tyson Foods reported mixed Q1 FY2026 results, with strong momentum in Prepared Foods and Chicken segments offset by significant challenges in Beef due to constrained cattle supplies. The company also unveiled a new segment reporting structure aimed at enhancing transparency for investors.
A record number of individuals and businesses found themselves locked out of their bank accounts last year. We examine the opaque reasons behind 'debanking', the immediate steps to take if it happens to you, and the new rules offering a glimmer of transparency.
Scotland's celebrated whisky tourism sector is showing signs of strain, with major players closing visitor centres and cutting hours amid staffing challenges and shifting demand, even as new investments open their doors.
Investment firm CapWealth Advisors has significantly increased its stake in telecom provider Lumen Technologies, signaling confidence amid the company's strategic pivot towards enterprise and AI infrastructure.
With U.S. sanctions easing, Chevron is accelerating its expansion in Venezuela, aiming to boost production by 50% and secure discounted heavy crude for its refineries, a strategic move to bolster cash flow and shareholder returns amid volatile earnings.
StepStone Group has formally entered the core real estate arena with the launch of its S-Core platform, appointing former UBS executive Jennifer Jones as Partner to helm the global strategy. The move signals a strategic expansion aimed at capturing institutional capital seeking stable income and long-term holdings.
Once a dominant force in Russia's crypto mining sector, BitRiver is now under court-ordered bankruptcy monitoring amid a cascade of financial and legal woes, including massive unpaid power bills and a criminal case against its founder.
Shares of Japanese financial giant ORIX (TSE:8591) have shown mixed short-term performance, yet a deeper look reveals robust 90-day and one-year returns. With the stock trading at ¥4,627, analysts debate whether the market is overlooking intrinsic value or correctly pricing future growth amid a global shift towards alternative capital.
After a prolonged downturn, the pre-owned watch market saw a modest rebound in late 2025, driven largely by Patek Philippe and Rolex. However, a new report reveals a stark divide, with most brands still struggling with value retention as consumers pivot towards pragmatic purchases.
Authorities in Arizona are conducting an urgent search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of 'Today' show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her home near Tucson. The family and sheriff's office emphasize her need for daily medication and say her disappearance is out of character.
As Michelangelo's monumental fresco undergoes its first restoration in three decades, visitors to the Vatican will view a high-definition reproduction while conservators work to revive the masterpiece's original brilliance.
An Ohio mail carrier's Facebook post detailing unsafe conditions after a major winter storm led to his suspension without pay. Now reinstated but on stress leave, he is pushing for systemic changes in safety protocols and communication within the U.S. Postal Service.
Despite a post-earnings slump and near 52-week lows, Abbott Laboratories' resilient medical device unit, strategic expansion in diabetes care, and a landmark acquisition in cancer diagnostics paint a promising long-term picture for this Dividend Aristocrat.
Despite OPEC+ maintaining production cuts, crude benchmarks fell sharply on Monday, pulling energy stocks like ConocoPhillips down with them as immediate fears of a supply disruption in the Persian Gulf subsided.
