Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination
The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company
May 28, 2026The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company
May 28, 2026
Japan's ruling party will propose issuing "bridging bonds" to fund flagship programmes aimed at boosting growth and economic security, a
May 28, 2026
Toyota Motor on Thursday said global vehicle sales fell for a third consecutive month in April, hit by sharp declines in China and the Middle East.
May 28, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Stocks tumbled in Asia, oil surged and the dollar gained strength as the U.S. and Iran renewed attacks on each other
May 28, 2026
Thailand's manufacturing production index dropped 0.36% in April from a year earlier, the industry ministry said on Thursday, weaker than analysts' forecasts.
May 28, 2026
Foreign investors bought Japanese stocks for the eighth straight week through May 23, as oil prices eased and AI-related shares rallied on robust demand outlook.
May 28, 2026
An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump
May 28, 2026
Your jeans have probably passed through cotton farms, dye houses and wash facilities before reaching your closet
May 28, 2026
Brazil was set to join other Latin American countries that have shortened working hours as the lower house approved a constitutional amendment establishing a 40-hour, five-day workweek
May 28, 2026
The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
May 28, 2026
Panama's National Assembly approved a law that
May 28, 2026
China's auto industry has likely moved past its "golden era," NIO Chief Executive William Li said on Thursday, as a downturn in domestic car
May 28, 2026
The energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict will likely have a persistent impact on inflation even if there is a quick solution to the war, the
May 28, 2026
New Zealand on Thursday unveiled a budget with few voter incentives ahead of what is shaping up to be a tightly contested election later
May 28, 2026
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday amped up his warning that mounting expectations for the productivity-boosting potential of AI could send inflation
May 28, 2026
The top U.S. government watchdog for consumer financial protection on Wednesday said it would reassign virtually all staff nationwide to its
May 28, 2026
Australian business investment boomed in the March quarter as firms ploughed yet more money into data centers, figures showed on Thursday, while companies also upgraded
May 28, 2026
The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, while a hawkish split within its seven-member board signaled an
May 28, 2026
Australian household spending fell back sharply in April after a petrol-induced spike the previous month, data showed on Thursday, as consumers scaled back on flights and
May 28, 2026
Singapore Airlines said on Thursday that it would expand its joint network between New Zealand and Singapore with Air New Zealand to meet growing travel demand between the two
May 28, 2026
Chief Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old leader of Brazil’s Indigenous Kayapo people, has spent decades defending
May 28, 2026
Australia's government introduced a bill in parliament on Thursday to make the biggest overhaul of tax rules in decades, including scrapping a capital gains
May 28, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in Tuesday's Republican runoff for U.S.
May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026
South Korean exports likely rose for a 12th straight month in May, as a global boom in AI investment drove a surge in chip sales, a Reuters poll showed on
May 28, 2026
The Bank of Korea kept its policy interest rate steady on Thursday, as it weighs geopolitical risks against a weakening won and resurgent inflation that point to higher rates
May 28, 2026
The U.S. military carried out new strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation that posed a threat to U.S. forces
May 27, 2026
The United States has sanctioned the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the body Iran has set up to manage the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026
The Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
May 28, 2026
California will impose a 100% tax on payments distributed under the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged political "weaponization,"
May 28, 2026
U.S.
May 28, 2026
When interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez's administration announced the oil-rich country was embarking on an overhaul
May 28, 2026
Bayer used illegal and anti-competitive practices to monopolize the U.S. market for genetically engineered corn seeds, reaping "hundreds of millions, if not
May 28, 2026
Sentiment among Britain's consumer-facing services businesses fell to its lowest since February 2025 this month and a recent rebound in business services morale reversed
May 28, 2026
The U.S.
May 28, 2026
What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?
May 24, 2026
Crews are resuming the search for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured
May 27, 2026
Baseball players seek expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights
May 28, 2026
Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities
May 28, 2026
Amazon is putting a doctor in charge of its growing healthcare business. The firm on Wednesday announced Dr.
May 28, 2026
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a five-year, $9.69 billion agreement to consolidate Microsoft and other enterprise software licenses scattered across
May 28, 2026
HP beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for AI-optimized personal computers, but warned that rising
May 28, 2026
Salesforce forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as concerns over AI-driven disruption to traditional software demand overshadowed
May 28, 2026
Mexican telecommunications giant America Movil on Wednesday outlined its financial outlook through 2028, according to a J.P.
May 28, 2026
World stocks eked out new highs while major markets such as the S&P 500, U.S. dollar and Treasuries were largely steady on Wednesday as investors
May 28, 2026
Brazil's Central Bank Governor Gabriel Galipolo is considering recommending two female professionals to fill vacancies on the bank's nine-member rate-
May 28, 2026
Wells Fargo expects investment banking and trading revenue to rise by mid-teen percentage points in the second quarter, Chief Executive Charlie Scharf said on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026
New Zealand's central bank is watching how much weaker demand from higher energy costs would hold back other price increases, a key
May 28, 2026
Residents were back in their homes near a chemical tank that overheated in Southern California
May 28, 2026
Trump Accounts app to go live Thursday
May 28, 2026
Investment firm Carlyle sees limitless opportunity to invest in the defense sector as governments globally hike military spending, Chief Executive Harvey
May 28, 2026
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that he expects the Boeing 737 MAX 7 to be certified this summer and the larger MAX
May 28, 2026
President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, saying “things are going very well” days after insisting a settlement was “largely negotiated.”
May 27, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition
May 27, 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she had discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
May 28, 2026
Snowflake raised annual product revenue forecast on Wednesday, as enterprises ramped up spending on AI applications and shifted more data workloads to its
May 28, 2026
Chip design software maker Synopsys has reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management that will give one board seat to
May 28, 2026
Oil prices fell 5% to their lowest level in over a month on Wednesday as investors awaited updates on a framework of a U.S.-Iran deal to end their
May 27, 2026
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May 28, 2026
Russia said on Wednesday it had warned Armenia it would suspend or terminate the supply of cheap oil, gas and
May 27, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday said she feels the U.S. central bank should hold short-term interest rates steady for now but, with tariffs, the Iran
May 28, 2026
U.S. stocks inched to more records after oil prices fell back to where they were in mid-April
May 27, 2026
The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup
May 28, 2026
A new specialty license plate will help pay off school lunch debt across Utah
May 28, 2026
President Donald Trump took on the role of a small town mayor during his latest Cabinet meeting, spending 10 full minutes describing in great detail the various beautification projects underway around Washington, D.C. He highlighted efforts to fix fountains, power-wash pools and repair brick walkways
May 28, 2026
California man accused of stealing 1,000 gallons of diesel in series of fuel thefts
May 28, 2026
Home services company Apex Service Partners has agreed to sell a minority stake to Apollo Global Management in a deal that a source familiar with
May 27, 2026
The Trump administration's trade agency said on Wednesday it will kick off the first of three negotiating rounds with Mexico this week to revamp the
May 27, 2026
Hard-hit Lululemon Athletica
Almost 300 Ghanaian nationals returned home on Wednesday after waves of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa heightened safety concerns.
May 27, 2026
Less than six months out from what's shaping up to be a closely fought election, New Zealand will unveil a bare-bones budget on Thursday, one forged in
May 28, 2026
Rising healthcare and consumer stocks lifted the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday to a record closing high, while
May 27, 2026
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Wednesday the carrier does not expect to pursue airline consolidation for the foreseeable
May 28, 2026
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting
May 28, 2026
DoorDash driver caught on camera stealing tips from server working a Memorial Day double shift
May 28, 2026
Man received survivor benefits as a teen after dad's death; the government wants it back decades later
May 28, 2026
Homeowners getting eviction notices after little-known legal document filed in 2024
May 28, 2026
Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax
May 28, 2026
Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war
May 28, 2026
The president of Peru's National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) on Tuesday warned that opposing mining policies from the two presidential
May 27, 2026
Brazil's 12-month inflation in early May exceeded the upper end of the central bank's target range for the first time since October 2025, official data showed on
May 27, 2026
GE Aerospace has not seen airlines pull back on engine maintenance or parts orders despite higher fuel prices and softer flight departures, CEO Larry
May 27, 2026
President Donald Trump’s waivers allowing foreign-flagged ships to move oil and fuel between U.S. ports have had little impact on
May 27, 2026
Tony Blair, who led Labour to victory in three UK elections, called on the party on Tuesday to shun the temptation to move left or reverse Brexit to shore up its fortunes,
May 27, 2026
Boeing is increasing 737 production to 47 jets a month, up from 42, after consulting with the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing CEO Kelly
May 27, 2026
When in April 1968, years into the Vietnam War, communist forces declared their openness to a negotiated peace, Michael Nelson was quick to flag Reuters as
May 27, 2026
By Leo Marchandon and Coralie Lamarque (REUTERS), May 27 (Rtrs) - Capgemini on Thursday said artificial intelligence was opening access to client spending beyond traditional information technology
May 27, 2026
Iranians have begun to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown
May 27, 2026
The Trump administration will extend deportation protections and work permits for thousands of Lebanese nationals in the U.S. for
May 27, 2026
Former Canadian cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault said on Wednesday he plans to step down from his seat in parliament, citing his desire to fight for environmental
May 27, 2026
Sri Lanka's surprise 100 basis-point interest rate hike risks tipping into over-tightening just as a fragile, IMF-backed recovery takes hold,
May 27, 2026
Puerto Rico’s governor has announced a state of emergency following critical coastal erosion along the U.S. territory’s north coast
May 27, 2026
New Fed report warns of ‘remarkable’ increase in households skipping meals due to food costs
May 27, 2026
President Donald Trump has been showcasing his influence in Republican primaries, recently endorsing Ken Paxton in Texas
May 27, 2026
JPMorgan Chase's expenses for this year could be $1 billion higher than earlier estimates, which could potentially crimp its profitability,
May 27, 2026
Global companies are using AI at their Indian hubs to bring more creative work in-house, cutting turnaround time and their reliance on
May 27, 2026
By Michael S.
May 27, 2026
Investment bank Lazard has hired industry veteran Daniel Burton-Morgan to lead a newly created advisory role, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
May 27, 2026
Abercrombie & Fitch and Bath & Body Works beat quarterly profit estimates, sending their shares up more than 12% on Wednesday, and signaled that economic
May 27, 2026
U.S. banks reported a 3.6% increase in their profits in the first quarter of 2026, rising to $80.5 billion as domestic deposits grew again and banks
May 27, 2026
Shares of U.S. space companies continued to climb on Wednesday, extending their recent rally as investors bet that rocket company SpaceX's
May 27, 2026
Canada is pushing more of its aluminium towards Europe to make the most of higher premiums on offer, after its neighbour the United States
May 27, 2026
Wall Street stocks showed little conviction on Wednesday, inching to all-time closing highs, while crude oil prices retreated as investors assessed
May 27, 2026
An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude
May 27, 2026
The yen fell to its weakest level in nearly four weeks on Wednesday, edging closer to levels that prompted Japanese authorities
May 27, 2026
Bank of America expects trading revenue to jump 15% in the second quarter from a year ago when the market was hit by the volatility from
May 27, 2026
American Airlines is sticking with its recently lowered full-year profit outlook despite a sharp jump in fuel prices, CEO Robert
May 27, 2026
The non-profit that controls OpenAI will commit an initial $250 million for grants, partnerships and direct work aimed at helping workers and economies navigate the disruption
May 27, 2026
Exxon Mobil shareholders on Wednesday approved the company's plan to redomicile in Texas, marking a win for the top U.S. oil producer after
May 27, 2026
U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war
May 27, 2026
Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union
May 26, 2026
The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to $17.7 million, as company boards rewarded their top executives for bigger profits and higher stock prices, and gave them incentives to stick around and make even more money for shareholders in the years ahead
May 27, 2026
A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world
May 27, 2026
The rate on the most popular U.S. residential real estate loan hit a nine-month high last week in another blow to home-ownership affordability, as the Iran war kept oil prices
May 27, 2026
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday took steps toward potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-government protests have escalated in the early months of
May 27, 2026
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday gifted U.S.
May 27, 2026
The benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 index will end 2026 slightly higher than its current record levels, according to a Reuters poll of stock
May 27, 2026
Robinhood will allow customers to deploy AI agents to trade stocks on its platform and make purchases on its credit card, the company said on Wednesday.
May 27, 2026
Dulux paint maker AkzoNobel struck down a €12.5 billion ($14.6 billion) cash takeover offer from rivals Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams on Wednesday, sending its
May 27, 2026
There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target
May 27, 2026
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday aided by sustained AI-driven momentum, while investors were cautiously optimistic that the U.S. and Iran would reach a deal.
May 27, 2026
Nuclear energy company Newcleo has entered an agreement to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with NewHold Investment Corp III, the firm
May 27, 2026
In an Ebola outbreak, hours matter.
May 27, 2026
Iranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the U.S. and Israel
May 27, 2026
(Corrects first paragraph to show that state TV obtained the draft, not Tehran.
May 27, 2026
A group of the world's leading central banks and more than 40 major commercial banks are to step up testing of one of the world's most closely watched digital
May 27, 2026
Capri Holdings forecast another quarter of declining sales on Wednesday but provided an upbeat annual profit target as it bets on a turnaround
May 27, 2026
U.S. carrier American Airlines Group plans to double headcount at its India technology hub to about 800 by early next
May 27, 2026
Chevron shareholders rejected a proposal that would have required an independent board chair separate from the CEO role, according to preliminary voting
May 27, 2026
Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California’s next governor
May 27, 2026
AI models can simulate the answers thousands of people would provide to a survey, but the results aren’t a reliable measure of what real people would actually say.
May 27, 2026
Western states are figuring out how to make electricity-sharing work, but it isn’t easy. Texas learned that the hard way.
May 27, 2026
Sometimes they hear they’re supposed to stay active and engaged. Other times they’re vilified for holding on to power too long. It’s all made ‘knowing when it’s time’ a whole lot harder.
May 27, 2026
Amazon customer out $2,000 after two Garmin watch boxes delivered empty twice: "I don't have the watch, or my money"
May 27, 2026
Bath & Body Works beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter sales and profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for its scented candles and personal care products, sending its
May 27, 2026
Leaders within Peronism, Argentina's main opposition movement, are looking to capitalize on President Javier Milei's declining popularity and push to form a
May 27, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chips are indeed blue.
May 27, 2026
The head of Airbus Defence ruled out the complete failure of the crisis-hit Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project, saying at least a networking system for weapons and drone
May 27, 2026
Large mutual funds and passive index funds are starting to set aside more cash and preparing to offload some of their existing holdings in large-cap stocks,
May 27, 2026
Bollore CEO Cyrille Bollore on Wednesday urged Universal Music Group to reject Bill Ackman's takeover proposal, saying the offer
May 27, 2026
U.S.
May 27, 2026
Schaeffler and U.S.-based satellite operator Spire Global have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop space hardware and satellite platforms for European defence,
May 27, 2026
Lululemon Athletica has ended its boardroom battle with founder Chip Wilson, agreeing to give him two board picks in exchange for his pledge to stay
May 27, 2026
Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium Technology will go public in New York through a merger with blank-check vehicle Translational Development Acquisition Corp in a $3.8 billion deal,
May 27, 2026
Dick's Sporting Goods lowered its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday as margin pressure tied to its Foot Locker acquisition weighed on earnings, even as strong demand for
May 27, 2026
Muslims in Mali's capital, Bamako, face challenges celebrating Eid al-Adha due to a blockade by armed groups linked to al-Qaida
May 27, 2026
President Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S. This change has left many immigrants and attorneys confused and concerned
May 27, 2026
Buying a car is a major investment, especially as everyday costs continue to rise
May 27, 2026
Three months since the Iran war began, persistently high oil prices have policymakers grappling with renewed inflation fears, while sliding currencies are a headache for
May 27, 2026
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen shared few details when he said he would do "whatever we need to do" to buy eBay after the e-
May 27, 2026
The German Council of Economic Experts cut its growth forecast for Europe's largest economy on Wednesday, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict,
May 27, 2026
A looming slowdown in mortgage lending, higher provisions for souring loans and rising interest rates are darkening the outlook for
May 27, 2026
The U.S. dollar, long stuck in a tight trading range, could be in for a break higher as the Federal Reserve shifts its focus to fighting worrisome signs that inflation is
May 27, 2026
European shares ended little changed on Wednesday, holding near record levels reached before the Iran war began, as gains in automobile and
May 27, 2026
Prediction market platforms including Kalshi are making a big push to attract top institutional
May 27, 2026
Nvidia's chief executive said on Wednesday the chip company plans to invest around $150 billion a year in Taiwan, terming it the "epicentre" of the AI
May 27, 2026
U.S. small-cap technology stocks are surging after years of underperformance, a sign of how the AI frenzy is pushing technology investors to look beyond the
May 27, 2026
Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance
May 27, 2026
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
May 27, 2026
The Iran war and lingering trade tensions could dent euro zone economic growth, push up borrowing costs and challenge some member states' ability to sustain public
May 27, 2026
European Union governments cleared legislation on Wednesday to remove import duties on many U.S. goods, an EU source with knowledge of their meeting
May 27, 2026
The Bank of Japan saw net income fall in fiscal 2025 as rising interest rates boosted payments made on excess reserves parked with the central bank, its
May 27, 2026
Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras, the leftist firebrand who ran Greece at the height of its debt crisis in 2015, has launched a new political party, promising to fight
May 27, 2026
The world may need to find a way to get by on less oil and gas if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed much longer due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Dallas Federal Reserve
May 27, 2026
China is willing to work with the Czech Republic to improve ties and revive a traditional friendship, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Czech counterpart Petr Macinka, state
May 27, 2026
Amazon invested over £15 billion ($20 billion) in Britain in 2025, keeping the e-commerce giant on track to deliver its planned £40 billion investment in the three years to
May 27, 2026
European shares will struggle to post further gains for the rest of this year, a Reuters poll found, weighed down by the economic hit from the Iran war
May 27, 2026
China has issued export quotas for urea fertiliser, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that could help ease soaring global prices for one of the world's most
May 27, 2026
British grocery inflation eased to 3.1% in the four weeks to May 17, its slowest rate of increase since December 2024, researcher Worldpanel by Numerator said
May 27, 2026
There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo
May 27, 2026
Pension fund AustralianSuper on Wednesday said if Glencore decides to list shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, it would be "
May 27, 2026
SpaceX's upgraded Starship launch on Friday delivered enough progress to keep the momentum intact behind Elon Musk's $1.75 trillion IPO, while
May 27, 2026
The Federal Reserve must focus on containing inflationary risks that appear to be building, though it was "far too soon" to predict when it could next change
May 27, 2026
Chinese farm owner Zuo Xiaoyong was stunned to see his job ad for shepherds to work in the remote and rugged grasslands south of Mongolia
May 27, 2026
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was ready to deepen practical cooperation with Panama and urged the Central American country to safeguard Chinese firms'
May 27, 2026
At a sprawling bazaar on the outskirts of Vietnam's capital, the trade in counterfeit goods is bustling despite government crackdowns and
May 27, 2026
Pressures on central bank independence are likely to grow as public dissatisfaction over supply-shock-driven inflation may tempt politicians to assign blame
May 27, 2026
Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a record peak to end nearly flat on Wednesday, as investor caution grew about the fast-paced rally in AI-related
May 27, 2026
Unionised workers at Samsung Electronics have approved a highly contentious deal on bonus pay - one that averts a massive strike but also exacerbates deep
May 27, 2026
SK Hynix topped $1 trillion in market value for the first time on Wednesday, joining its memory chip rivals Samsung Electronics and
May 27, 2026
U.S.
May 27, 2026
The deal Samsung Electronics struck with its union averts a massive strike and gives its memory chip workers eye-popping bonuses.
May 27, 2026
Samsung Electronics plans to invest 39 trillion dong ($1.5 billion) in Vietnam to build a semiconductor testing plant, its proposal
May 27, 2026
(Fixes typo in lead paragraph to 'lender,' not 'leader.')
May 27, 2026
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam will visit the Philippines next week, Manila said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr seeks to further strengthen his country's
May 27, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift While markets appear to be looking past the Middle East crisis and the havoc it has wreaked on energy supplies, central bankers
May 27, 2026
A chemical tank imploded and ruptured at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in the U.S. state of Washington on Tuesday, resulting in one death and nine injuries, while nine others
May 27, 2026
Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the top global booking centre for cross-border wealth, a first that is unlikely to be reversed as hubs in Asia grow faster than the
May 27, 2026
Hong Kong securities regulator has raided the local arms of two major Chinese brokerages as it investigates suspected misconduct tied to share offerings, sources said, the latest
May 27, 2026
Officials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California
May 26, 2026
Goldman Sachs has raised its 2026 year-end forecast for the S&P 500 index to 8,000 from 7,600, citing continued strength in corporate earnings.
May 27, 2026
New Zealand's central bank held rates steady on Wednesday, but a split vote underscored a knife-edge decision, as policymakers warned
May 27, 2026
BlackRock would back consolidation among large miners because it would open the sector to generalist investors at a scale that would make it
May 27, 2026
Samsung Electronics' unionised workers in South Korea voted to approve a tentative wage deal, the union said on Wednesday, averting a strike that threatened to rattle global
May 27, 2026
Russia has passed a law allowing its central bank and other financial institutions to operate their own defence systems and arm staff to repel drone attacks, a document published by
May 27, 2026
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday central banks should not look at oil prices in isolation because a temporary energy shock can become
May 27, 2026
China's industrial profits in April grew at the fastest pace since November 2023, despite financial pressures stemming from softening domestic demand and rising component
May 27, 2026
Australian consumer prices increased by less than expected in April thanks to a government tax cut on fuel, data showed on Wednesday, while core inflation ticked up as
May 27, 2026
AI exuberance and robust earnings will continue to power Japan's Nikkei to record highs, even as its blistering rally makes it hard for forecasters to keep
May 27, 2026
A key gauge of Japan's service-sector inflation rose 3.0% in April from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, reinforcing the central bank's view that a tight labour
May 27, 2026
A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal
May 27, 2026
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May 25, 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX is eligible for inclusion in both the Russell U.S.
May 27, 2026
Data center operator IREN said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy Nvidia's air-cooled Blackwell systems from Dell for about $1.6 billion, as it aims to bring more capacity online to
May 27, 2026
Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs
May 27, 2026
President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war
May 26, 2026
World stocks, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose to new highs on Tuesday, driven again by an unyielding optimism around artificial intelligence that
May 27, 2026
The U.S. and Thailand are in talks on new long-term supply of U.S.-produced liquefied natural gas, two sources said on Tuesday, negotiations that have
May 27, 2026
The Trump administration intends to maintain tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, U.S.
May 27, 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs on Tuesday, as AI-fueled optimism offset anxiety over Middle East peace
May 27, 2026
Lululemon Athletica is nearing a settlement with Chip Wilson that would give the athletic apparel maker's founder board seats in exchange for a
May 27, 2026
The U.S.
May 27, 2026
The S&P 500 hit a record closing high on Tuesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq notched further gains, as AI-fueled optimism
May 27, 2026
Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close
May 26, 2026
U.S.
May 27, 2026
(Corrects identifier RIC for Geely Holding in lead paragraph.)
May 27, 2026
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media
May 26, 2026
The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war
May 26, 2026
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record levels on Tuesday, after briefly hitting fresh intraday highs, as AI-fueled optimism
May 27, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday proposed fining Alaska Airlines $165,000 for allegedly allowing intoxicated passengers to board
May 27, 2026
SoftBank Group has tapped banks to prepare initial public offerings for its energy and infrastructure developer SB Energy and its planned
May 27, 2026
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced on Tuesday, parting ways with their European counterparts, and falling West Texas Intermediate crude prices diverged
May 26, 2026
Brent crude futures climbed about 4% on Tuesday after the U.S. military carried out strikes in Iran, a setback to hopes over the weekend that the United
May 27, 2026
Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout
May 27, 2026
The Supreme Court has rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social media companies increasingly face legal scrutiny
May 27, 2026
Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies for Graham Platner and Troy Jackson ahead of June election
May 27, 2026
Graham Platner began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise
May 27, 2026
Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war
May 26, 2026
The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro and yen on Tuesday, after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran dented optimism for a near-term
May 26, 2026
Japan is set to begin talks with South American trade bloc Mercosur on an economic partnership to seek alternative oil sources, critical minerals and lower auto tariffs, the Nikkei
May 26, 2026
The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to extend a ceasefire, allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and lift a U.S. blockade and some sanctions on
May 07, 2026
US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices
May 26, 2026
American Airlines said on Tuesday it will equip over 500 of its narrow-body aircraft with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi for domestic and short-haul international routes, starting in the
May 26, 2026
Bank of America expects at least 10 initial public offerings (IPOs) by Brazilian companies in 2027, executives told reporters on Tuesday.
May 26, 2026
Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company is targeting a valuation of up to $2.32
May 26, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin will oversee the signing of a deal outlining parameters for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan
May 26, 2026
Australia needs to overhaul complex regulations to boost innovation and revive its dwindling IPO pipeline, the country's outgoing top corporate regulator
May 26, 2026
U.S. consumer confidence eased in May as worries about inflation linked to the war in Iran intensified and households' views of the labor market were
May 26, 2026
Ride-share drivers for app-based companies such as Uber and Lyft have unionized in Massachusetts, forming what state officials and labor leaders said was the
May 26, 2026
Brent crude futures climbed about 4% on Tuesday after the U.S. military carried out strikes in Iran, adding to uncertainty over whether a deal would be
May 26, 2026
The European Commission has asked the Czech government for information on arrangements designed to prevent conflicts of interest over EU subsidies linked to companies in the
May 26, 2026
Micron Technology briefly topped $1 trillion in market value for the first time on Tuesday, crowning a dizzying rally that has cemented the U.S
May 26, 2026
Wall Street analysts started coverage of Bill Ackman's Pershing Square with mostly neutral-equivalent ratings after the quiet period ended following its recent IPO.
May 26, 2026
As U.S. kamikaze drones guided by Elon Musk’s Starlink network began to make visible gains in the war against Iran, senior SpaceX officials reached a
May 26, 2026
Britain on Tuesday targeted Russia-linked cryptocurrency platforms, banks and financial networks that it said were used to bypass sanctions, freezing their
May 26, 2026
'I have to for my daughter': Grieving mom watches lifeguards return to South Haven
May 26, 2026
BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”
May 26, 2026
U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record levels
May 26, 2026
Christmas tree farm fights back after pipeline company cuts down hundreds of trees, owner refuses NDA
May 26, 2026
Doncasters filed for a U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, disclosing a 26% revenue jump in the first three months of 2026 as a red-hot streak of new
May 26, 2026
U.S.
May 26, 2026
U.S. single-family house prices edged up in March, but further increases are unlikely as the war with Iran pushes mortgage rates higher, dampening housing demand.
May 26, 2026
The persistence of energy price shocks will be a key factor guiding the European Central Bank's next policy decision, Dutch central bank chief
May 26, 2026
BP has removed Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, it said on Tuesday, citing governance standards, oversight and conduct issues just months after he was appointed to
May 26, 2026
Shares of Micron Technology climbed about 14.2% in early trading on Tuesday after brokerage UBS sharply raised its target price for the stock citing stronger AI demand and long-term
May 26, 2026
Senegal's parliament elected Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on Tuesday, days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as prime minister
May 26, 2026
Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small
May 26, 2026
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, with AI-fueled optimism overshadowing concerns over Middle East peace talks after recent U.S. strikes on Iran.
May 26, 2026
Insurer Safepoint said on Tuesday it was targeting a valuation of up to $1.16 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, riding a wave of post-reform Florida insurance growth.
May 26, 2026
Ferrari shares plunged by more than 8% on Tuesday as investors and critics reacted coolly to the Italian luxury sports
May 26, 2026
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record highs on Tuesday, with AI-fueled optimism offsetting concerns over Middle East peace talks after
May 26, 2026
The Supreme Court has rejected Florida’s long shot attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver licenses to truckers who don’t speak English and are not authorized to be in the United States
May 26, 2026
PayPal, a pioneer in online payments, is facing significant challenges nearly three decades after its inception
May 26, 2026
Salmon have faced a boom-bust cycle for years. Making their recovery last longer will require some big changes, including how hatcheries produce fish.
May 26, 2026
Even though annual precipitation is rising nationally, the landscape is drying out more rapidly. That’s changing the water cycle.
May 26, 2026
Latinos were the first Coloradans, and yet they are portrayed by the administration as intruders in an era of immigration enforcement.
May 26, 2026
Federal officials are considering cool water releases for the third consecutive year at Glen Canyon Dam in Northern Arizona this summer to safeguard the humpback chub, a federally protected fish
May 26, 2026
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's dismissal of a government headed by a firebrand critic of the International Monetary Fund gives fresh
May 26, 2026
Wall Street banks are pushing the Federal Reserve behind the scenes to cement its new supervisory regime so the changes cannot easily be reversed by
May 26, 2026
Gas engine manufacturer Innio said on Tuesday it was targeting a valuation of up to $20.25 billion in a U.S. initial public offering, as it looks to tap investor appetite for
May 26, 2026
Russian companies are ready to finance the purchase of heavier weapons and electronic systems to defend their plants from drone attacks, Alexander Shokhin, head of Russia's
May 26, 2026
India's position as the fifth-largest global market by capitalisation is under threat as Taiwan closes in on the South Asian nation's spot,
May 26, 2026
Investment manager I Squared Capital on Tuesday said that it has bought 10 data center facilities from Cogent Fiber for $225 million in cash, marking its latest bet on AI
May 26, 2026
Private equity-backed government contractor Applied Aerospace & Defense is targeting a valuation of up to $3.59 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as defense firms tap
May 26, 2026
AI is now the machine deciding whether your payment goes through. And when it makes a mistake, the system isn’t designed to tell you why.
May 26, 2026
A search operation for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in central Laos has entered its seventh day as rescuers encounter difficult terrain and weather in their bid to reach the group
May 26, 2026
The war in Iran is choking off hopes of an economic recovery in Germany that had emerged at the beginning of the year, with businesses assessing their situation as
May 26, 2026
Honeywell's Quantinuum is targeting a valuation of up to $12.7 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, it said on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on heightened investor
May 26, 2026
When we were children, it was common to be afraid of the boogeyman
May 26, 2026
Manganese producer Element 25 said on Tuesday it is reviewing its project execution plan for the production of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) in Louisiana, U.S.,
May 26, 2026
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets After a long weekend in the United States and many other countries,
May 26, 2026
The U.S.
May 26, 2026
British retailers reported lower sales in May against a backdrop of weak demand, but not the record downturn they had reported a month earlier, according to figures released
May 26, 2026
Republican President Trump's regulators are undertaking the biggest overhaul of bank supervision since the 2008 financial crisis.
May 26, 2026
Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July with Israel, some U.S. lawmakers and business groups opposing
May 26, 2026
Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields
May 26, 2026
Japan's government retained its assessment in May that the economy was recovering moderately, while warning that tensions in the Middle East and fluctuations in financial
May 26, 2026
The euro zone is not facing systemic risk from the recent turbulence in private credit markets but a few pockets of the financial system are exposed and some tension may
May 26, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Tuesday the rapid development and adoption of AI would not lead to a global "jobs apocalypse" and the technology had not
May 26, 2026
European shares slipped on Tuesday as doubts over the prospects of a deal to end the conflict with Iran weighed on sentiment after the U.S.
May 26, 2026
Shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones in China for April, including Apple's iPhones, were up 1.8% from the same month last year, Reuters calculations based on data
May 26, 2026
The European Central Bank will likely revise its inflation and growth forecasts next month reflecting the darkening outlook from the Middle East conflict, its chief economist
May 26, 2026
Australia, India, Japan and the United States have agreed new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, port infrastructure, and energy security to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns about China's influence
May 26, 2026
Hotel Momentum stands above Switzerland's Loetschen Valley as a symbol of recovery, a year after a
May 26, 2026
British shop price inflation sped up in May on the back of disruption and higher energy costs caused by the Iran war, according to a retail industry group which said the
May 26, 2026
South Korea will step up monitoring investments by domestic pension funds and banks in overseas private debt, the country's financial watchdog said on Tuesday, as regulators
May 26, 2026
Western governments, currently ploughing tens of billions of dollars into critical minerals in an effort to break their reliance on China, could look to
May 26, 2026
Sri Lanka's central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in three years, and
May 26, 2026
China on Tuesday reiterated its stance on the Australia-India-Japan-US Quad group, saying cooperation between countries should contribute to regional peace, stability and
May 26, 2026