Leifras Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:LFS) on Thursday disclosed that it has entered into a 2.5 billion Japanese Yen (around $16 million) commitment line agreement with Chikuho Bank and Mizuho Bank to support its operations. The company plans to use the amount…
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) stock gained 157% year-to-date as its commercial operations gain traction, backed by the artificial intelligence frenzy. Kyle Dijamco represents Palantir’s rapidly growing base of retail investors, who have aggressively backed the stock during the AI boom. The…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that a recent military strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria’s Sokoto state was carried out in coordination with the United States. The ministry said the operation was part of structured security cooperation,…
U.S. stock futures slipped on Friday after Wednesday’s higher close. Futures of major benchmark indices fell. The New York Stock Exchange closed early at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday and remained closed Thursday for Christmas Day. On the economic data…
Xu Bo, the billionaire founder and chairman of Guangzhou Duoyi Network, is said to be fathering a multitude of U.S.-born children to inherit his gaming empire. An investigation by the Wall Street Journal has revealed that Xu is seeking parental rights for at…
In an ongoing trend of retail retrenchment, nearly 300 retail stores are expected to close their doors in 2026, following the pattern of significant store closures observed in 2024 and 2025. Major chains including Macy’s and Kroger (NYSE:KR) have unveiled plans for multi-year store…
Shares of Davis Commodities Ltd (NASDAQ:DTCK) rose sharply in pre-market trading , following the company’s release of its first-half fiscal unaudited financial results on Tuesday. The Singapore-based agricultural commodity trader reported revenue of $95 million for the six months that…
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has touted the Optimus humanoid robot and xAI's AI model Grok as better alternatives to state-funded healthcare services. Better Healthcare For All Taking to the social media platform X on Thursday, the CEO responded…
Dogecoin's (CRYPTO: DOGE) official X account playfully invoked a “naughty list” on Christmas Day, calling out businesses that still don’t accept DOGE payments. From ‘Naughty’ To ‘Nice’ Dogecoin wished everyone a “Merry Dogemas” on the occasion. It then asked the community to tag…
The Kennedy Center's annual Christmas Eve jazz concert was canceled after its longtime host withdrew in protest of a controversial renaming that added President Donald Trump's name to the iconic cultural institution. Longtime Host Pulls Out In Protest The Kennedy…