(RTTNews) - Swiss insurance group Helvetia Baloise Holding AG (HELNF, HBAN.SW, HLVTY) reported Thursday lower profit in its first half of fiscal 2026, hurt by certain merger-related charges. However, underlying earnings, business volume and insurance revenue climbed from last yea

Key PointsLeidos’ latest quarter showed improving momentum, contract wins and higher full-year guidance.

OpenAI has introduced a framework for reporting on worrying behaviors by its AI models. In one instance, one training model told its future self that it was “freed.”

Key PointsThere's major news coming for Social Security retirees in October.

(RTTNews) - Indian shares eked out modest gains in cautious trade on Thursday as investors weighed a Federal Reserve's hawkish rate hike as well as tightening U.S. sanctions on Russian oil against falling crude oil prices in international markets.

(RTTNews) - Ciena Corporation (CIEN), a network technology company, Wednesday announced its three-year financial targets.

(RTTNews) - Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation or Amtrak, Wednesday announced that they have signed a new eight-year operating agreement governing Amtrak service on CN owned rail lines.

(RTTNews) - French conglomerate Bollore Group (BOP.SG, BOL.PA) reported lower profit in its first half of fiscal 2026, while EBITDA, a key earnings metric, was same as last year, despite growth in revenues.

(RTTNews) - Wereldhave Belgium (WEHB.BR), a Belgian regulated real estate company, on Thursday announced the sale of De Mael retail park in Sint-Kruis, Bruges, to a consortium of private investors.

(RTTNews) - European stocks are seen opening higher on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate hike since July 2023 and suggested rates may need to go still higher to get inflation under control.

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Key PointsCEO Angus Pacala disposed of 30,385 shares for ~$1.0 million based on the weighted average execution price of $33.96 on September 14, 2026.

Key PointsStarship's 14th test flight, targeted for as soon as Tuesday, Sept. 22, is the program's first attempt to reach Earth orbit.

(RTTNews) - Ares Management Corporation (ARES), and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, announced that an Ares Real Estate fund and PSP Investments have established a new joint venture to invest up to $2.4 billion in logistics real estate opportunities in the U.S. Marq Lo

The Bank of England is expected to keep rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs keep pressure on prices.

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Russias upcoming election is expected to cement United Russias dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offer clues to public discontent.

The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates again, and the effects could reach far beyond U.S. shores.

This business is likely negatively correlated to the rising effectiveness of artificial intelligence.

Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) is gaining market share.

The restaurant industry faces significant headwinds.

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EV demand is rising as oil prices soar.

If there is a slowdown in AI development, it could be great news for Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR).