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Warren Buffett has reiterated his support for stock buybacks as a smart use of capital when done correctly, while also stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, with his son Howard taking the helm.
Nigerians are celebrating newfound ownership in Dangote Refinery after a record-breaking share sale, with over four billion shares sold in Africa's largest-ever IPO. The $4 minimum investment has sparked a frenzy on social media.
Efforts to eliminate Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo remain 'far from over,' despite encouraging signs, according to World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
On 16 September, several major developments unfolded across the stock market and international news, including significant orders and partnerships in India and legal decisions in South Korea.
Riot police clashed with Romanian shepherds and farmers during a protest against a ban on livestock exports due to disease, according to Al Jazeera.
Far-right protesters gathered in multiple cities to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, according to Al Jazeera.
A Hong Kong court has ruled that Dow Jones tried to prevent a journalist from taking a union role, according to court documents.
Nvidia is acquiring open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, according to reports from multiple outlets. The deal includes $11.9 billion in cash for investors and up to $1 billion in equity-based retention for employees.
President Javier Milei said 'winds of change' are supporting Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands, citing possible U.S. reevaluation of its position, according to The Guardian.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been federally indicted for allegedly lying about the non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan migrant in Minnesota, according to the BBC's US media partner CBS.
Thirty new lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, by victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, bringing the total to 37 cases. The plaintiffs claim the company failed to act on warnings about the shooter’s violent intentions.
Shein's shares fell nearly 10% at the opening of its Hong Kong IPO, valuing the company at $26.5 billion—down from a $98.2 billion peak in 2022, according to CNN.
Shein's shares fell by as much as 10% in early trading before the losses eased, closing around 3.5% lower at just under HK$47 per share. The disappointing debut signals uncertainty about the company's ability to maintain growth, according to analysts.
GameStop (GME) is navigating a complex mix of financial maneuvers and retail investor speculation, including a $1.1 billion cash balance, a $1.4 billion debt exchange, and a bold $56 billion offer to acquire eBay.
Dolly Parton's sister Stella Parton revealed personal details about the country music legend's final days in an emotional tribute posted Aug. 27, according to USA Today and HOLA.
Drug-related shootings have surged in Brussels, with over 65 incidents this year alone, according to BBC.
Selena Gomez is contesting allegations that she defrauded investors out of nearly $1.2 million, according to BBC.
Shares of ServiceNow (NOW) surged more than 7% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company exceeded estimates for second-quarter 2026 revenue and profitability metrics and raised its full-year subscription revenue outlook.
Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) shares have fallen 45% year-to-date as investors grapple with concerns over artificial intelligence disrupting core products and recent workforce reductions. The stock closed at $346 on August 14, 2026, down from $785 on July 31, 2025.
Fast-fashion giant Shein is targeting a valuation of nearly $27 billion in its long-awaited stock market debut on the Hong Kong exchange, according to BBC and The Guardian.
Unreleased gameplay footage for Grand Theft Auto VI leaked online in early August, sparking a surge in public interest and a sharp decline in Take-Two's stock value, according to reports from multiple outlets.
Shares in the world's largest humanoid robot maker, Unitree, surged more than 600% on their first day of trading in Shanghai. The company listed at 150.80 yuan per share and closed at 845 yuan, marking a milestone for China's robotics industry.
The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield surged to 5.311%, its highest level in nearly two decades, as geopolitical tensions and fiscal concerns push investors to demand higher returns.
An orthopedic surgeon described amputating a five-year-old girl’s leg without anaesthesia in Gaza. He said supplies ran out during Israel’s war, and doctors sang to her as she remained awake during the procedure, according to Al Jazeera.
Australia's most populous state will launch a gun buyback scheme later this year, becoming the first to offer cash in exchange for firearms in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack, according to BBC.
