The stock market has been a volatile place over the past few months, with the S&P 500 shifting from gains to losses. The market didn’t exactly crash, but at certain points, it may have felt like a crash was imminent. Investors worried about the economy, the pace of interest rate cuts, and conflict in Iran — and against this backdrop, concerns also grew about companies’ investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The question was: Will future revenue justify such levels? All of this has weighed on investors’ minds and their appetite for stocks. Even though the market has rebounded in recent…
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Claim 30% Off TipRanksNittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. ( (JP:1515) ) just unveiled an announcement. Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. has agreed to participate in the Oracle Ridge copper exploration project in Arizona, U.S.A., through a joint venture with Australia-based Eagle Mountain Mining. The company plans to invest a total of USD 20 million over four years in environmental permitting, drilling exploration, and feasibility assessments, securing an 80% stake in the venture and 100% offtake rights for future production. By establishing a presence in the United States, Nittetsu aims to leverage its Chilean copper mining experience while reducing geographic concentration risk in…
The move is underpinned by high-level engagement with the National Media Authority (NMA), reflecting alignment with the UAE’s forward-looking vision for AI-enabled media and entertainment. Galaxy Corporation, a Seoul-based AI-driven entertainment technology company, has established a UAE office as part of its global expansion, signalling growing international confidence in the country’s media, innovation and digital economy ecosystem. The move is underpinned by high-level engagement with the National Media Authority (NMA), reflecting alignment with the UAE’s forward-looking vision for AI-enabled media and entertainment. Galaxy Corporation operates across media, intellectual property, commerce and technology, delivering AI-powered entertainment solutions. Its expansion into the…
A United States warship passed through the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, the Indonesian Navy said on Monday, noting that the transit was in accordance with international law.The vessel moved through the strait which borders Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore on Saturday, April 18, according to Indonesian Navy spokesperson Tunggul.The U.S. military confirmed the ship as the USS Miguel Keith, which is based in Japan and operates under the U.S. 7th Fleet.A spokesperson for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Matthew Comer, said the vessel was conducting routine operations and had recently undergone maintenance in South Korea earlier this month.He did not…
Hong Kong – As co-title sponsor of the Rugby Sevens tournament, HSBC, alongside global marketing agency 160over90, has launched a fully integrated campaign that builds on its 2025 “LET’S SVNS THIS CITY” platform, now featuring rugby star Bryan Habana. The latest iteration extends the platform across multiple touchpoints, centring on the tournament’s long-standing association with the city’s festive atmosphere, where sport and fan culture intersect. It highlights Hong Kong’s identity as a key host of the Rugby Sevens while reinforcing HSBC’s ongoing involvement in the event. The campaign features Hong Kong, China, rugby players past and present, including Max Woodward,…
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondentsGet a weekly dispatch from our international correspondentsGet a weekly international news dispatchA 19-year-old was critically injured after his right arm was severed with a sword during a quarrel in the northern state of Punjab, police said.Bhupinder Singh, a resident of Zirakpur near Chandigarh, was allegedly assaulted by Gurpreet Singh and his seven associates over a long-standing rivalry.Police said Bhupinder Singh arrived at the scene on Saturday after his brother, Ranveer Singh, called him for help saying he was being beaten by Gurpreet Singh. What began as a verbal…
Malaysian law firm Christopher & Lee Ong has advised on Empire Premium Food’s listing on the Bursa Malaysia, which raised around MYR154.7 million (USD39 million) and achieved a market capitalisation of MYR1.2 billion (USD303 million) on debut. The firm acted for the underwriters Maybank Investment Bank in connection with the IPO. Partner and deputy head of capital markets Justin Chua led the Christopher & Lee Ong team. “Our team is proud to have supported the successful listing of a homegrown Malaysian brand on Bursa Malaysia and we believe this will serve as an inspiration to other SMEs in Malaysia, demonstrating…
Mariah Carey stepped out in a LBD during a walk in New York City on April 18.The “yes, and?” singer wore a belted black minidress styled with a leather overcoat and matching knee-high boots.Just days earlier, Carey attended a Tiffany & Co. celebration in two looks, including a a fitted white evening gown and a sleeveless black dress. Mariah Carey is in her monochrome era, and every look is more striking than the last. On Friday, April 18, the “Vision of Love” singer put an edgy twist on the classic LBD during a stroll through New York City. Taking notes…
Food technology and ingredients company Kerry Group has opened its expanded biotechnology manufacturing facility in Carrigaline in Co Cork, significantly increasing its capacity to produce lactase enzymes at industrial scale. Kerry said the expansion strengthens its ability to support dairy producers worldwide as demand accelerates for lactose‑free and sugar‑reduced dairy products, enabling faster scale‑up, secure supply and consistent performance at commercial volumes. The Carrigaline investment enhances Kerry’s end‑to‑end enzyme platform by more closely linking advanced enzyme engineering and strain development with large‑scale manufacturing. Working with Kerry’s Global Innovation Centre as the central hub, Kerry connects innovation and application development with…
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets, “Iron & Steel Market by Type (Iron and Steel), Iron Production Technology, Steel Production Technology, End-use Industry (Construction & Building, Automotive & Transportation, Consumer Goods, Heavy Industries), and Region – Global Forecast to 2031”, The iron & steel market is projected to grow from USD 1,091.8 billion in 2026 to USD 1,159.4 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 1.2% during the forecast period. MarketsandMarkets Logo Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=240207849 Iron & Steel Market Size & Forecast: • Market Size Available for Years: 2022-2031• 2026 Market Size: USD 1,091.8 billion• 2031 Projected Market…