US court challenge to 'forced sale' of Venezuela oil company

Representatives of Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA said Tuesday they had appealed the US-forced sale of its prized Houston-based subsidiary Citgo to pay off creditors. Citgo is in the crosshairs of creditors seeking the settlement of debts in excess of $20 billion that cash-strapped Caracas has been unable or unwilling to pay.

Google blasts past $4 tn: How is it beating rivals?

Google has been the fastest to monetize its AI platforms, signing deals with large enterprises such as Samsung and India's homegrown oil-to-telecom major Reliance Industries Ltd, among others—its market growth is a clear reflection of these deals.

Donald Trump tours Michigan Ford plant: US president pushes manufacturing agenda; brushes-off lingering economic fears

US President Trump visited a Ford assembly line in Michigan to promote his manufacturing agenda amidst voter concerns about jobs and the cost of living. He highlighted economic accomplishments and tariffs, aiming to counter anxieties despite recent election results suggesting voter skepticism. The visit also coincided with shifts in electric vehicle policies.

Personal-Trading Probe Led to Firing of Two Scotiabank Analysts

Two brothers are taking Bank of Nova Scotia to court after they were terminated from their stock-analyst jobs in 2024, firings that ultimately led to the dismissal of three compliance employees as well, according to court documents and people with knowledge of the matter.

Liquidnitro Games raises $19.1 million, led by Northpoint

Bengaluru-based Liquidnitro Games has secured $19.1 million in Series A funding, led by Northpoint Capital, to boost its AI-driven game development and global expansion. The investment will accelerate their proprietary platform, scale publisher partnerships, and enter new markets like India and Southeast Asia. This funding aims to revolutionize game production and live services.