Shell Increases Dividend by 4% and Launches $3.5 Billion Share Buyback Despite Lower Quarterly Profits
Shell raised its dividend by 4% and launched a $3.5B buyback despite lower Q4 profits, showing strong cash flow and focus on shareholder returns.
Chinese Stocks Decline Amid Global Tech Selloff and Falling Metals Prices
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks fell on tech selloff, weaker metals prices, and economic concerns, with tech and mining sectors hit hardest.
Australia and EU Resume Free Trade Agreement Talks Amid Global Trade Pressures
Australia and EU resume FTA talks, aiming to resolve agricultural export disputes amid rising global trade tensions and protectionism.
Broad Sell-Off Hits Metal Markets as Dollar Strengthens and Fed Tightens Policy
Metal prices fell sharply as a strong US dollar and Fed tightening dampened demand; gold, silver, and platinum led the declines.
Silver Drops Nearly 15% Amid Strong Dollar and Hawkish Fed Outlook
Silver fell nearly 15% to $75/oz due to a strong dollar, hawkish Fed outlook, and easing US-Iran tensions, increasing market volatility.
US Private Sector Employment Slows Sharply in January with Only 22,000 Jobs Added
US private sector added just 22,000 jobs in Jan 2026, well below forecasts, signaling a continued slowdown in labor market momentum.
ElevenLabs Valuation Surges to $11 Billion After New Funding Round Led by Sequoia
ElevenLabs' valuation jumps to $11B after $500M Sequoia-led funding, driven by enterprise AI voice tech expansion and new global partnerships.
AI Concerns Trigger Sharp Sell-off in European Software Stocks, Raising Questions of Overselling
European software stocks plunged on AI disruption fears, with RELX dropping 14%. Investors question sector's future as AI competition rises.
US Natural Gas Prices Rise 5% on Strong LNG Export Demand and Lower Inventories
US natural gas prices rose 5% on strong LNG export demand and lower inventories, with flows near record levels and storage now below average.
Qatari CEOs Boost Investment in AI and Acquisitions Amid Strong Economic Optimism
Qatari CEOs show record optimism, prioritizing AI and acquisitions for growth, with 97% expecting economic improvement and 90% planning deals.
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