Iranian Military Spokesman Vows to Expel U.S. From West Asia
TEHRAN — Iran's Armed Forces spokesman declared on Monday that the nation remains determined to expel United States military presence from West Asia, warning that Tehran has not yet deployed all of it...
Security Researcher Releases Exploit Targeting Kaspersky Endpoint Vulnerability
A cybersecurity researcher operating under the alias Nightmare Eclipse, also known as Chaotic Eclipse, released a proof-of-concept exploit on Monday targeting a privilege escalation vulnerability in K...
Apple Raises Apple TV+ Subscription Price to $14.99 Amid Industry-Wide Hikes
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. announced on Monday that it will raise the monthly subscription price for its Apple TV+ streaming service to $14.99, marking a significant shift in pricing strategy for ...
Turkey's Fidan Clarifies Mecca Alliance Does Not Supersede NATO Commitments
ANKARA, Aug. 31 (AP) — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Monday that the newly formed Mecca Alliance does not replace or diminish Turkey's binding obligations to the North Atlantic Treaty...
Trump Declares Iran a Failed Nation Citing Military and Economic Collapse
TEHRAN — President Donald Trump declared Iran a failed nation on Monday, citing the country's alleged inability to maintain military strength, currency stability, and effective leadership. The stateme...
Five Venezuelans Plead Guilty to ATM Jackpotting Scheme Across U.S.
WASHINGTON — Five Venezuelan nationals pleaded guilty on Monday to a coordinated scheme involving the use of malware to empty automated teller machines in Kansas and South Carolina, authorities said. ...
Marvell Technology Stock Poised for Volatility Ahead of Key Earnings and Custom Silicon Surge
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Marvell Technology Inc. faces a pivotal moment in late August as market analysts anticipate significant stock price volatility following an upcoming earnings report and a sharp incr...
Investors weigh mega-cap and small-cap growth ETFs amid market divergence
NEW YORK — As the U.S. equity market approaches the close of the third quarter, investors are increasingly scrutinizing the distinct risk profiles of two prominent Vanguard exchange-traded funds: the ...
Amazon and Alphabet Post Strong Cloud Gains as AI Spending Drives Negative Cash Flow
SEATTLE — Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc. reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Monday, revealing robust growth in their cloud computing divisions alongside a sharp decline in free cash fl...
The Trade Desk Shares Surge on Kokai Zuma AI Launch; Rivals Lag
NEW YORK — Shares of The Trade Desk Inc. climbed 5% in midday trading Monday, outpacing industry peers following the launch of an agentic artificial intelligence platform by partner Kokai Zuma. The ma...
Coca-Cola and Exxon Mobil Post Strong Quarterly Gains Amid Divergent Dividend Outlooks
NEW YORK — Coca-Cola Co. and Exxon Mobil Corp. reported robust quarterly financial results on Monday, driving significant stock price increases on the New York Stock Exchange even as both energy and b...
Fire Engulfs WB Electronics Defense Factory in Poland
WARSAW — A significant fire erupted Monday evening at a manufacturing facility operated by WB Electronics, a major Polish defense contractor, disrupting operations at the site and prompting an extensi...
Putin and Xi Hold Bilateral Talks at SCO Summit in Bishkek
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on Monday evening at the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, marki...
Oil Vessel Traffic Diverges Between Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab Straits
DUBAI — Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained at low levels on Monday, while activity in the distant Bab al-Mandab Strait saw a marked increase, marking a significant shift i...
Analysts Debate Occidental Petroleum Valuation Amid Market Volatility
SAN FRANCISCO — Investment analysts are divided on the current valuation of Occidental Petroleum Corp., with new analysis questioning whether the energy giant's stock represents a genuine bargain or a...
Motley Fool Compares Vanguard Mega-Cap and Small-Cap Growth ETFs Amid Market Shifts
DENVER — Investment advisory firm The Motley Fool published a detailed analysis on Monday comparing two distinct exchange-traded funds from Vanguard, aiming to guide investors navigating the current g...
Intel Raises $23 Billion to Fund Global Expansion for AI Chip Production
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intel Corp. announced on Monday that it has secured $23 billion in new equity financing to accelerate the construction of advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities across t...
Tepper Boosts AI Holdings While Exiting SanDisk in Q2 Shift
NEW YORK — Billionaire investor David Tepper, head of Appaloosa Management, executed a significant portfolio realignment in the second quarter, markedly increasing stakes in artificial intelligence in...
Guggenheim Raises Vistra Price Target to $300 Citing Hyperscaler Deals and NVIDIA Partnership
NEW YORK (AP) — Guggenheim analyst Shahriar Pourreza set a $300 price target for Vistra Corp. stock on Monday, projecting significant upside for the power generator despite recent sector-wide declines...
Iranian and Kyrgyz Presidents Meet at SCO Summit to Expand Bilateral Ties
BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held bilateral talks on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishke...
Putin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit and Bilateral Talks
BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Monday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and conduct a series of bilateral meetings with regional...
Motley Fool Highlights Protagonist Therapeutics in Analysis of Johnson & Johnson Portfolio
NEW YORK (Aug. 31, 2026) — The Motley Fool published an analysis Monday identifying Protagonist Therapeutics as a key holding within Johnson & Johnson's biotech and medtech investment portfolio, follo...
Market Watchers Warn of Correction as Inflation Persists Above Fed Target
NEW YORK — Investors face a potential stock market correction as persistent inflation and looming interest rate hikes threaten economic stability, financial analysts warned Monday. The caution comes a...
Hedge and Mutual Funds Boost Stakes in Visa, Mastercard Amid Fintech Rally
NEW YORK — Major hedge funds and mutual fund managers significantly increased their holdings in leading fintech stocks, including Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc., as institutional investors reaffirmed c...
Six Injured in Attack on Kyiv; Three Remain in Critical Condition
KYIV, Ukraine — Six people were injured in an attack in the Ukrainian capital on Monday, leaving three victims hospitalized in serious condition as authorities scrambled to secure the scene and invest...
Unidentified Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Flaws in PaperCut Print Software Across West
UNIDENTIFIED CYBER THREAT ACTORS successfully exploited previously unknown security vulnerabilities in PaperCut NG/MF print management software on Aug. 31, enabling remote code execution without authe...
Saudi Arabia Seeks $8 Billion in Loans Amid War-Induced Financial Strain
RIYADH, Aug. 31 (AP) — Saudi Arabia is seeking approximately $8 billion in loans to address mounting financial pressures stemming from its involvement in an ongoing war, marking a significant shift fo...
Investment Firms Urge Holding AI Stocks Amid Historical September Market Volatility
NEW YORK — Financial analysts from The Motley Fool and Bank of America have issued fresh guidance advising investors to maintain positions in artificial intelligence equities, including Nvidia Corp. a...
Magnificent Seven Tech Giants Outpace Smaller AI Firms in Mid-Year Review
NEW YORK — The seven largest technology companies, collectively known as the "Magnificent Seven," have continued to outperform smaller artificial intelligence-focused firms through the first half of 2...
Iran Warns of Retaliation After Attacks on U.S. Bases in Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi issued a stark warning Monday that any further acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic will be met with an appropriate response...