Core Insights - Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company, successfully conducted its Global Icons: Online auction series, generating over €18.3 million with 90% of lots sold, attracting nearly 800 bidders from 35 countries [1][11] Auction Highlights - The standout item was the 1992 Benetton B192-05, sold for €5.082 million, marking its first public sale [2][3] - A 2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale set a European auction record for the model, selling for €561,000, exceeding its upper estimate [3] - Other notable sales included a 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S for €1.716 million and a 1986 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV for €792,000 [5][17] Memorabilia Sales - The memorabilia auction featured items related to Ayrton Senna, with a replica helmet selling for €55,625 and a rear wheel from his 1990 McLaren selling for €33,750 [8][9] Future Events - Following the success of the Global Icons: Online auction series, the company is preparing for The Amelia Auction on March 6-7, 2026, and the next European auction in May at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este [11]

Core Insights - Kia America achieved record-breaking sales in January 2026, with total sales of 64,502 units, marking a 13 percent increase compared to January 2025 [1][5]. Sales Performance - Six Kia models set best-ever January sales records: Carnival (+60 percent), Sportage (+23 percent), K5 (+8 percent), Telluride (+7 percent), Seltos (+6 percent), and K4 (+2 percent) [2][5]. - Sales of Kia's electrified models increased by 45 percent, while SUV sales rose by 14 percent, both setting new January sales records [2][5]. Strategic Outlook - Kia's strategy focuses on providing customers with a diverse range of vehicles and powertrains, which is attracting new customers and sustaining sales growth [3]. - The introduction of the all-new 2027 Telluride SUV and the K4 hatchback is expected to further enhance Kia's market position in 2026 [3]. Model-Specific Sales Data - Detailed January sales figures for key models include: - EV9: 674 units - EV6: 540 units - K4/Forte: 11,642 units - K5: 6,276 units - Soul: 1,731 units - Niro: 3,170 units - Seltos: 5,278 units - Sportage: 13,984 units - Sorento: 5,904 units - Telluride: 9,424 units - Carnival: 5,879 units - Total: 64,502 units [4]. Awards and Recognition - Seven Kia models received top honors in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Cars for the Money Awards, highlighting the brand's commitment to quality and value [6].

The partnership will see the deployment of Google’s Gemini AI models and other cloud tools across Liberty Global’s European operations. The company, which serves around 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe, said the deal will enhance consumer offerings, including AI-driven search and discovery on Liberty Global’s Horizon TV platform, along with automated customer-service solutions.The agreement also includes the provision of more Google products, such as Pixel phones, watches, and smart-hom ...

A room full of investors will almost never agree on the single "best" stock to buy, since things like long-term goals, investment horizon, preferences, starting capital, and other factors all affect which companies people gravitate toward. But what if we put a restriction on the price variable? The job gets a little easier. With only $20 to spend on at least a single share of a corporation -- a price point where few of the most popular stocks trade -- and with the stipulation that we're looking for a com ...

Comstock/Stockbyte via Getty Images Introduction: Questions That Answer Themselves Speakers should take a beat once in a while—for breath and for questions. The most relevant question on any agenda must be, for the person who asked it, their question. The start of a year is a fine season to take that beat, so this Commentary centers on questions that recently came our way. Let us begin with two verbatim client questions, from October and December, which were publicly answered shortly thereafter by TPL i ...

Core Viewpoint - Markets in Japan and South Korea have experienced significant surges as investors eagerly await the results from AMD, indicating a strong interest in technology sector performance and its impact on regional markets [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Japanese market has shown a notable increase, reflecting positive investor sentiment and potential growth opportunities in the region [1] - South Korean markets have also surged, suggesting a broader trend of optimism among investors in Asia [1] Group 2: Investor Sentiment - Investors are particularly focused on AMD's upcoming results, which are anticipated to provide insights into the technology sector's health and future prospects [1] - The anticipation surrounding AMD's performance highlights the importance of tech companies in driving market trends and investor confidence [1]

Gold advanced along with silver, as dip-buyers crowded into precious metals following an abrupt unwinding of a record-breaking rally. Spot gold climbed as much as 6% to near $4,940 an ounce, after falling in the previous session to extend a slump on Friday that was the steepest in more than a decade. Silver rose more than 10% — taking it back above $87 an ounce — as a risk-on tone returned to wider markets and the US dollar fell. Most Read from Bloomberg Precious metals had retreated from record highs ...

By Julie Zhu and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Singapore kicked off Asia's biggest aviation gathering on Tuesday as the industry looks to meet ambitious regional growth targets despite widespread supply chain shortages that have delayed many aircraft deliveries. More than 1,000 companies are participating in the 10th edition of ​the biennial Singapore Airshow, from industry giants like Airbus and Boeing to local champion ST Engineering and a new wave of drone-focused defence firms like ‌Andu ...

Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix surged Tuesday as investors took the prior session's selloff as an opportunity to pile back in to the chip-making giants. ...

Hyperliquid's HYPE token soared over 20% to lead cryptocurrency gainers, as the HyperCore team announced support for HIP-4, a proposal to introduce “outcome” trading. This development marks a strategic move for the decentralized perpetual futures platform, aiming to capture a share in one of the fastest-growing sectors. Hyperliquid’s HIP-4 Proposal Sends HYPE to 2-Month High Market data showed that HYPE surged 22.39% over the past day, outperforming the broader market’s 3.6% gain over the same period. T ...