He quit banking to sell bubble tea — now it’s a global empire that makes over $500 million a year
Martin Berry turned Gong Cha from a small Taiwanese tea franchise into a global bubble tea brand with more than 2,000 stores.
Trump trade adviser Navarro says administration may force data center builders like Meta to ‘internalize’ costs
Data centers powering artificial intelligence have strained the electrical grid and driven utility costs higher for consumers.
In bitcoin price plummet, ETF flows are down but aren’t signaling ‘crypto winter’ investor panic
As the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has crashed, exchange-traded funds have seen outflows, but ETF selling doesn’t look like investor panic.
From Hyatt to Holiday Inn, America’s free hotel breakfast is facing a K-shaped economic threat
Free breakfast is a staple of the hospitality industry, but from Hyatt to Holiday Inn and Marriott, the economics and hotel business models are changing.
Consumer staples are rallying in 2026. Here’s what’s driving the surge in the sector
This S&P 500 sector — which includes Walmart, Costco and Coca-Cola – is the third-best performer in 2026. Questions linger on whether the upswing can continue.
Some European policymakers welcome U.S. Secretary of State Rubio’s warm words, others remain cautious
Rubio’s comments at the Munich Security Conference struck a softer tone than Vice President JD Vance’s at last year’s event.
German Foreign Minister: Europe–U.S. ties stronger than China
Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany discusses Europe’s continued partnership with the United States, Europe’s approach to relations with China, and Germany’s readiness to assume a stronger leadership role on the internation…
Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with U.S., minister tells BBC
Iran has said it is prepared to discuss curbs on its nuclear program in return for the lifting of sanctions.
Global week ahead: Markets brace for more AI noise and ‘scare trading’
Looking back at last week’s volatility could gives some clues for the trading week ahead.
ECB makes euro backstop global to bolster currency’s role
Used when banks can’t get funding on the market, the repo line allows lenders to borrow euros from the ECB against collateral, to be repaid with interest.
