Heidi Cuthbert

South32 Limited (ASX:S32) has revealed a substantial capital expenditure increase for its flagship Hermosa project in Arizona, lifting the expected growth capital for the Taylor deposit to about US$3.3 billion (approximately A$4.6 billion), up from US$2.16 billion at final investment approval.

Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) delivered a surge in profitability for the first quarter of 2026, despite a relatively flat top-line performance.

Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady momentum in its vacation ownership business and a significant increase to its full-year earnings expectations.

Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) reported first-quarter net income of $23.3 million, marking a resilient performance for the Tyler, Texas-based holding company as it benefited from higher lending volumes and disciplined margin management.

Mobile apps for Binance, OKX, Bitget and MEXC are no longer available on the Philippine version of the Apple App Store.

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies declined as Brent crude surged to a four-year high amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Tether Investments has proposed merging Twenty One Capital, Strike and Elektron Energy into a single listed entity combining bitcoin treasury, mining and financial services.

A coordinated international operation led by the US Department of Justice has resulted in at least 276 arrests tied to large-scale cryptocurrency investment scams targeting American victims.

Mayo Clinic has developed an AI model capable of detecting pancreatic cancer up to three years before clinical diagnosis by analysing routine CT scans for subtle, previously invisible changes.

Three decentralised finance protocols across NEAR, Base and Sui were drained in a single day, highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities in crypto infrastructure.