Lessons from Dubai’s impressive economic growth
Dubai used to be a stopover. Today, it is the destination and, more importantly, a platform.The emirate has coupled hard infrastructure with fast rule-making and a clear plan. And while…
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Trump-Putin meeting ends with secret ‘sticking points’ and a warning to Ukraine
The world watched, holding its breath, as two of its most powerful leaders met on American soil to chart a path out of a brutal war. But after a marathon…
The 4% inflation bomb: top economist warns Trump’s mass deportations are igniting prices
A stark warning has been issued from the top echelons of economic analysis: President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown, which the White House claims is deporting 750 immigrants a day,…
As Zelenskiy heads to face Trump, allies hold crisis talks over forced-deal fears
A frantic and high-stakes diplomatic ballet is unfolding across the Atlantic, as Ukraine’s European allies scramble to form a united front ahead of a pivotal White House meeting. President Volodymyr…
Buffett’s $1.6 bn bet lifts UnitedHealth to 16-yr high, but analysts urge caution before buying
UnitedHealth Group shares surged more than 11% in Friday trading, on track for their strongest single-day performance since 2009, after a regulatory filing revealed Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway had quietly…
Citigroup weighs stablecoin custody and services amid new US crypto rules
Citigroup Inc. is considering offering some custody and related services for stablecoins, a senior executive told Reuters, the latest indication that broad policy shifts in Washington are pushing large financial…
Brazil, Canada in talks to revive Mercosur trade negotiations
Brazil and Canada are ready to revive stalled talks on an “action plan” to free up trade between Ottawa and the Mercosur trade bloc, said Brazil’s foreign trade secretary, Tatiana…
Opendoor shares jump as CEO Carrie Wheeler resigns amid investor pressure
Opendoor Technologies shares jumped about 16% on Friday following the announcement that CEO Carrie Wheeler will step down from the online real estate company.Wheeler, who took over in 2022, said…
Deere stock slides after trimming annual profit forecast despite earnings beat
Deere & Co. shares fell sharply on Thursday after the farm equipment manufacturer cut its full-year profit outlook, overshadowing stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings.The stock dropped more than 6.9% to $478 on…
Tapestry slides on Kate Spade reset, tariffs, but Coach momentum signals long-term upside
Tapestry shares tumbled Thursday after the company warned that a challenging year lay ahead for its Kate Spade brand, even as sister label Coach delivered robust growth.The share price was…