The Leicester-based manufacturer behind the iconic baby shoes worn by Prince George and his siblings warns it is likely to shut down, a victim of soaring costs and plummeting consumer demand despite its royal endorsement.
As the 2026 Super Bowl approaches, a notable quiet has settled over the automotive section of the advertiser roster. Ford's continued absence, alongside most major rivals, signals a profound strategic shift away from the event's iconic—and astronomically priced—commercial slots.
While homeownership is a common goal, the investment strategies of the affluent reveal a more nuanced picture. Analysis of wealth tiers shows real estate plays a varying, and often shrinking, role as net worth climbs into the millions.
Citizens and Mizuho reaffirm positive ratings for Zscaler, highlighting its formidable competitive advantages rooted in complex implementation and high switching costs that lock in enterprise clients.
Analysts at Bernstein reaffirm an Outperform rating for Datadog, noting the company's strategic focus appears to be on internal development and smaller tech tuck-ins rather than pursuing large-scale deals like a potential GitLab acquisition.
TD Cowen has launched coverage of Constellation Energy (CEG) with an optimistic Buy rating and a $440 price target, highlighting strategic benefits from its recent Calpine acquisition and a favorable outlook for power market dynamics through 2026.
Investment firm Evercore ISI initiates coverage on AppLovin (APP) with an Outperform rating and an $835 price target, highlighting the mobile advertising platform's strategic expansion into e-commerce as a key growth driver.
GCL Global's fiscal first-half revenue nearly doubled after consolidating Ban Leong Technologies, yet the company reported a net loss as it absorbed acquisition costs. Management lowered full-year guidance, citing delays for two key game titles.
The U.S. labor market faced its toughest year since the pandemic in 2025, with layoffs soaring to 1.2 million. Economists warn of an 'uncomfortably slow' rebound in 2026, leaving job seekers navigating a landscape of fierce competition and hiring freezes.
U.S. producer prices rose more than anticipated in December, driven primarily by increasing costs in the services sector. The data suggests businesses are beginning to pass on tariff-related expenses to consumers, potentially signaling a reacceleration of inflationary pressures.
The acquisition, set to finalize in early 2026 pending approvals, will merge European and American production powerhouses into an entity overseeing nearly 100 companies across 15 countries.
OGE Energy Corp. posts a return on equity in line with industry peers, but a deeper dive reveals a reliance on debt that could signal heightened risk for investors in the evolving utilities sector.
F5, Inc. (FFIV) faced selling pressure following a confirmed cybersecurity incident, as revealed in Hotchkis & Wiley's Q4 2025 investor letter. The fund cited the breach as a key factor in the stock's underperformance, despite the company reporting a 7% year-over-year revenue increase.
Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
Producer prices rose 0.5% last month, exceeding forecasts and marking the quickest pace in three months, as a sharp jump in services costs offset stable goods prices, signaling persistent inflationary pressures in the pipeline.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Large Cap Disciplined Value Fund identified financial technology leader Fiserv as a significant underperformer in its Q4 2025 letter, amid a broader market rally driven by tech. The fund's critique comes as Fiserv shares have shed over 70% of their value in the past year.
A blistering rally in gold and silver came to an abrupt halt Friday, with prices tumbling sharply as market volatility surged and analysts warned the historic run may be entering a precarious phase.
Germany's inflation rate ticked higher at the start of 2025, driven by rising food costs and persistent service price increases, even as energy prices provided some relief.
Millions of sole traders and landlords face a fundamental change in how late tax submissions are penalized, as HMRC prepares to replace automatic fines with a points-based regime starting in 2026.
Amid a broader market rally, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock surged over 164% in the past year, driven by reported takeover interest. The Hotchkis & Wiley Large Cap Disciplined Value Fund highlighted the media giant as a key contributor in its latest investor letter, pointing to its attractive valuation in a frothy market.
