European markets and politics were in focus as investors weighed shifting economic signals and mounting social pressures across the region. London stocks edged lower as weakness in energy shares offset a fresh defence rally, while signs of easing wage expectations offered cautious optimism for UK inflation watchers. On the continent, French farmers brought disruption to […]
As Apple Inc. accelerates internal discussions around leadership succession, hardware engineering chief John Ternus has emerged as the leading candidate to eventually succeed Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, according to a report from The New York Times. The report said the shift comes as Tim Cook, 65, has signalled to senior leaders that he wants […]
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD stock) tumbled on Thursday, dropping nearly 3% to $204.53 as investors rotated out of the semiconductor giant following its CES product showcase. The decline reflects not a company-specific crisis, but rather a collision of broader sector pressures, profit-taking after a stunning 77% rally in 2025. AMD’s impressive announcements at CES, […]
Investors are bailing on CorMedix (NASDAQ: CRMD) today after the biotech firm guided for up to $320 million in revenue for its fiscal 2026. The announcement isn’t sitting well with shareholders, primarily because CRMD’s topline was roughly $400 million in the prior year, according to the preliminary full-year financials it posted on Thursday. Simply put, […]
US stock indexes edged higher on Thursday after shaking off early morning weakness tied to mixed labor market signals and cautious investor positioning ahead of Friday’s employment report. The S&P 500 recovered from small opening losses to trade just barely positive, while the Dow led the session with a 0.6% gain, buoyed by rotations into […]
Tonight’s top headlines span geopolitics and global tech tensions. In Washington, the US Senate is moving to curb President Trump’s war powers by advancing a resolution that would require congressional approval before further military action in Venezuela. Meanwhile, Trump’s administration is entertaining an unusual proposal to pay Greenlanders to consider independence. China has launched a […]
The government plans to modify their business rate increase schedule for pubs through upcoming announcements, which will establish rate increase boundaries. The Treasury officials understand how venues face financial challenges because rateable value assessments have resulted in significant increases, which they are working to reduce. The policy change occurred because of continuous demands from property […]
President Donald Trump announced in an early Friday morning Truth Social post that he has ‘cancelled the previously expected second Wave of Attacks’ against Venezuela in light of the ‘cooperation’ between the foreign nation and the U.S. ‘Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of ‘Seeking Peace.’ This is a very […]
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he plans to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in Washington next week. During an appearance on Fox News’ ‘Hannity,’ Trump was asked if he intends to meet with Machado after the U.S. struck Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro. ‘Well, I understand she’s coming […]
The House of Representatives passed a bill to revive and extend COVID-19 pandemic-era enhanced Obamacare subsidies in a major victory for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. Seventeen House Republicans broke ranks with GOP leaders to support the legislation after Democrats were successful in forcing a vote via a mechanism called a privileged resolution. The bill […]