While Visa's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 in the past year, a deep dive into its fundamentals and analyst sentiment reveals a starkly optimistic outlook on the payments giant.
The U.S. Postal Service is auctioning access to its local delivery hubs, allowing shippers to bypass traditional routes for faster service. Success hinges on a bidder's operational capabilities, with agreements set to be finalized in 2026.
Accounting for a quarter of foodservice sales, the humble sandwich is a powerhouse for c-stores. With sales projected to hit $8.6 billion by 2029, operators are innovating with fresh ingredients, strategic variety, and operational savvy to capture more of this lucrative market.
Amid a crowded market and economic headwinds, boutique hotelier Study Hotels is carving a niche by weaving campus culture into its design and guest experience. Founder Paul McGowan discusses the strategy behind tapping into alumni nostalgia and the unique challenges of building in college towns today.
In a speech to parliament, Finland's President Alexander Stubb called for a clear-eyed recognition of changes in U.S. foreign policy, warning that its underlying ideology now conflicts with European values, even as he reaffirmed the alliance's importance.
Even if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's emergency tariffs, the administration has alternative legal tools ready to impose similar import taxes, potentially leaving businesses and consumers with continued high costs.
A classified German intelligence report exposes that Russia's real defense expenditure soared to roughly half its total state budget last year, far exceeding official figures and reshaping Europe's security landscape.
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, gave tearful testimony in Oslo, denying that videos on his phone depicted rape. The high-profile trial on 38 charges, including serious sexual assault, adds to mounting pressures on the Norwegian monarchy.
A high-speed chase between Greek authorities and a suspected smuggling vessel near the island of Chios ended in a fatal collision, leaving over a dozen migrants dead and reigniting debate over border enforcement tactics in the Mediterranean.
After recent share price declines, Niagen Bioscience is drawing renewed investor scrutiny. The biotech firm's valuation story hinges on its proprietary NAD+ technology, upcoming B2B product launches, and critical clinical data readouts expected later this year.
A product delay at Rigetti Computing and a strategic acquisition by IonQ are highlighting the starkly different execution strategies and risk profiles within the competitive quantum computing sector, forcing investors to reassess valuations.
Despite a persistent slump in shipping volumes, Old Dominion Freight Line surpassed Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings expectations, as strategic cost management and higher pricing helped cushion the decline. The less-than-truckload carrier's results highlight the delicate balance of navigating a soft freight market.
Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo has secured a $16 billion funding round, valuing it at $126 billion. The investment, backed by Sequoia Capital and Dragoneer, fuels an aggressive expansion into over 20 cities and new international markets, while regulators worldwide scrutinize safety frameworks. The move highlights Alphabet's strategic priorities beyond its core advertising business.
Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA) reported stronger-than-anticipated fourth-quarter results for 2025, with revenue rising 2% year-over-year to $5.18 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.82 significantly outperformed analyst forecasts.
As a cornerstone of Warren Buffett's portfolio, Coca-Cola's powerful brand and reliable dividends offer stability. Yet, its mature global footprint suggests investors seeking explosive growth should look elsewhere.
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled to take place in Oman this Friday, as confirmed by multiple Iranian media sources, marking a critical diplomatic effort to ease escalating regional tensions.
A Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in South Sudan's Jonglei State was struck by an aerial bombardment attributed to government forces overnight, destroying critical medical supplies and injuring staff, just hours after another MSF facility was looted.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting political pressure as his former Washington envoy, Peter Mandelson, is investigated for alleged misconduct and leaking sensitive documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer has expressed deep regret over the appointment, accusing Mandelson of repeated lies and betrayal.
Diplomats from Washington and Tehran are set to meet in Muscat this week for their first direct dialogue since Iran's protest crackdown, with the shadow of potential U.S. military action looming over the negotiations.
Morgan Stanley downgraded NetApp (NTAP) and slashed its price target, pointing to a CIO survey revealing the weakest hardware budget growth in 15 years. The move contrasts with a recent bullish initiation from Goldman Sachs.
