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Honda posts operating loss, first since 1957

Honda announced Thursday its first operational loss since 1957 after a major overhaul of its electric vehicle strategy in the United States.

Asia markets mixed as Trump-Xi summit, AI trade dominate

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed a high-stakes US-China summit and persistent inflation concerns, which tempered optimism fuelled by record highs on Wall Street.

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Asian markets rise, Iran worries push up oil

Asian markets gained on Tuesday, as Tokyo closed at a record high on speculation over a snap election, while concerns about Iran pushed oil prices higher.

French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry

Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals, or should art be accessible to all, without discrimination? France is hiking prices for non-Europeans at the Louvre this week, provoking debate about so-called "dual pricing".

In 'big trouble'? The factors determining Iran's future

Over two weeks of protests mark the most serious challenge in years to Iran's theocratic leadership in their scale and nature but it is too early to predict the immediate demise of the Islamic republic, analysts say.

Gladstone Investment Announces Monthly Cash Distributions for January, February and March 2026, and Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates for the Third Fiscal Quarter

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following monthly cash distributions to common stockholders. The Company also announced its plan to report earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Gladstone Land Announces Monthly Cash Distributions for January, February and March 2026 and Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following cash distributions for each of January, February and March 2026.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation Announces Monthly Cash Distributions for January, February and March 2026 and Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates for its Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared cash distributions for the months of January, February and March 2026 and also announced its plan to report earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Gladstone Capital Announces Monthly Cash Distributions for January, February and March 2026 and Conference Call Date

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:GLAD) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following monthly cash distributions for January, February and March 2026 and also announced its plan to report earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.

TGI Solar Power Group CEO Samuel Epstein Appointed to Geological Society of America's Geology and Public Policy Committee

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / TGI SOLAR POWER GROUP (OTCMarkets:TSPG), a leader in sustainable technology and environmental real estate development, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Samuel Epstein, has been appointed to the Geology and Public Policy Committee (GPPC) of the Geological Society of America (GSA).

Perform[cb] Launches Partner Development Team to Strengthen Partner Growth and Expand Outcome Engine Distribution

The Partner Development Team (PDT) was designed to support partner growth through deeper collaboration, smarter optimization, and expanded access to high-quality, outcome-driven brands.

SMX Applies Molecular Tracking Technology to Silver Supply Chains

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW), a leader in material-embedded identity and digital traceability solutions, is applying its proprietary molecular marking technology to silver, demonstrating how the metal can carry a persistent, verifiable identity throughout its lifecycle from production and refinement through use, resale, and recycling.

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure Enters 2026 with 1.8GW of Data Center Capacity Delivered or Under Development

Notable achievements in six categories position company for continued rapid expansion in support of the AI revolution

Levin & Nalbandyan Trial Lawyers Announces Rebrand to LNN

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Levin & Nalbandyan Trial Lawyers, a rapidly expanding legal team known for its results-driven plaintiff trial work and unwavering commitment to client advocacy, today announced its official rebrand to LNN. The new identity reflects the firm's evolution and brings clarity and cohesion to a practice that has grown substantially across personal injury, employment law, and workers' compensation.

Proxymity Partners with Deutsche Bank to Enable Proxy Voting at US General Meetings

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Proxymity, the digital investor communication platform, today announced the successful rollout of its Vote Connect Total US in partnership with Deutsche Bank. Proxymity's cutting-edge digital proxy voting solution is designed to streamline and modernize proxy voting in the US.

Jerome Powell: The careful Fed chair standing firm against Trump

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has generally avoided escalation in the face of Donald Trump's relentless criticism -- but in recent months, the central banker has become a rare figure to publicly resist his attacks.

Airbus delivers more planes in 2025

Airbus said Monday it delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, a slight increase from the previous year but falling short of its initial ambitions due to a manufacturing problem.

Iran protest toll mounts as government stages mass rallies

A violent crackdown on a wave of protests in Iran has killed at least 648 people, a rights group said on Monday, as Iranian authorities sought to regain control of the streets with mass nationwide rallies.

Gold hits record high, dollar slides as US targets Fed

The dollar mostly fell and gold hit a record high on Monday as investors digested news that the US Justice Department is probing the Federal Reserve, raising fears over the central bank's independence against President Donald Trump's push for lower rates.

15,000 NY nurses stage largest-ever strike over conditions

Some 15,000 nurses went on strike Monday in New York city at three large private hospital groups over pay and conditions.

Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president

Meta on Monday appointed banker Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, tapping a former member of the Trump administration to help steer the technology giant's massive AI infrastructure expansion.

US prosecutors open probe of Fed chief, escalating Trump-Powell clash

US prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting a rare rebuke from the central bank chief against escalating pressure from Donald Trump's administration as the president pushes for lower interest rates.

Heathrow airport sees record high annual passenger numbers

Heathrow Airport said Monday it welcomed more than 84 million travellers last year, a record high amount for the London hub which is set to undergo a major expansion.

India and Germany seek to boost defence industry ties

India and Germany are looking to boost defence industry cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday after hosting Chancellor Friedrich Merz in his home state of Gujarat.

US Fed chief warns of 'intimidation' after criminal subpoenas

US prosecutors have opened an inquiry threatening a "criminal indictment" against the Federal Reserve, its chairman Jerome Powell revealed, denouncing new "threats and ongoing pressure" from the administration of President Donald Trump.

Japan aims to dig deep-sea rare earths to reduce China dependence

A Japanese research vessel on Monday began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000 metres to curb dependence on China.

Bangladesh's powerful Islamists prepare for elections

After years of repression, Bangladesh's Islamist groups are mobilising ahead of February 12 elections, determined to gain a foothold in government as they sense their biggest opportunity in decades.

Asian equities edge up, dollar slides as US Fed Reserve subpoenaed

Asian equities posted gains Monday while the dollar dipped as investors digested news that the US Justice Department subpoenaed the Federal Reserve, raising fears over US central bank independence.

Powell says Federal Reserve subpoenaed by US Justice Department

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Sunday that the central bank had been subpoenaed by the US Justice Department, blasting the move as part of President Donald Trump's extraordinary pressure campaign on US monetary policy decisions.

Turning point? Canada's tumultuous relationship with China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will head to Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping for closer ties as he looks to reduce his country's dependence on the United States.

TGI's Advent Buzz Partners with The ECO to Amplify Earth Week Miami(R) 2026

Earth Week Miami® 2026The ECO Channel Partners with Industry Leaders to Accelerate Green Tech Innovation

SMX Featured on MSN.com for Breakthrough Precious Metals Tracking Technology

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 12, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), a global innovator in material-embedded identity and digital traceability, was recently featured on MSN.com in an article examining how advanced technology could redefine transparency in the precious metals market.

Caitlin Mahoney Joins Cresa Boston Life Sciences Practice as Senior Advisor

Mahoney brings deep market expertise to guide biotech and pharmaceutical occupiers

SMX: Integrity that doesn't depend on storytelling

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 12, 2026 / For years, "supply chain integrity" was basically a vibes-based system. Brands said things like trust us, we checked, or the ever-popular our partners assured us. Regulators nodded, auditors skimmed PDFs, and everyone moved on-until suddenly they couldn't.