As PayPal navigates a surprise CEO transition and underwhelming financial forecasts, major Wall Street firms are recalibrating their expectations, with price target cuts and cautious ratings reflecting a 'wait-and-see' stance on the digital payments giant.
Analysts at Susquehanna have raised their price target for digital banking disruptor Nu Holdings, citing confidence in its asset quality and a pending global expansion strategy that could see its Brazilian success replicated in the U.S. market.
Yum Brands announces significant store closures for its Pizza Hut division amid declining sales and a strategic review that could include a sale of the iconic chain.
Former Wall Street analyst Tom Lee, now chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies, is defending the company's strategy of accumulating Ethereum despite facing over $6 billion in unrealized losses. Lee argues the digital asset treasury is a long-term play on the 'future of finance.'
Ford Motor Co. is in preliminary discussions with China's Geely Auto to potentially utilize the American automaker's underused factory capacity in Spain, a move that could help Geely circumvent recent EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles while improving Ford's European cost efficiency.
A heated congressional hearing saw Rep. Maxine Waters revive her ‘reclaiming my time’ mantra, culminating in a sharp demand for the chair to silence Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The exchange underscores the deep political divide over the causes of inflation and housing affordability ahead of the midterms.
A new Forbes survey identifies the most sought-after workplaces in the U.S., with half of the top ten spots claimed by companies based in California, highlighting a continued shift in workforce priorities.
Driven by a surge in its Specialty Medicines portfolio, GSK reports strong 2025 sales and profit growth, maintains its 2026 outlook, and signals confidence with a raised dividend.
Amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, Israeli analysts and officials are confronting a sobering reality: the nation's capacity to steer American policy, particularly regarding a potential strike on Iran, appears significantly diminished, raising concerns over being sidelined in a pivotal regional decision.
A preliminary NTSB investigation into the December 2025 crash of a Beechcraft King Air in Galveston Bay points to a critical misunderstanding between the flight crew and air traffic control, resulting in six fatalities.
A seven-year-old boy sustained a hand injury after a firearm he brought to school accidentally discharged in his classroom Wednesday morning, prompting a lockdown and early dismissal.
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) reported stronger-than-anticipated fourth-quarter earnings, driven by pricing power and growth in its Industrial Motion segment. As the industrial giant navigates ongoing trade uncertainties, new CEO Lucian Boldea details a comprehensive '80/20' transformation plan aimed at simplifying operations and fueling long-term growth.
Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) edged past Wall Street forecasts for its fourth quarter, fueled by robust same-store sales at Taco Bell and record KFC expansion. While revenue climbed 6% to $2.51 billion, the market reaction was muted as investors weigh the fast-food giant's growth trajectory against a challenging consumer environment.
A major Popeyes franchise operator based in Miami has closed 17 underperforming restaurants across Florida and Georgia as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, aiming to cut over $1 million in annual costs.
Wael Sawan's proposed £19m pay package reflects investor approval of Shell's strategic pivot away from renewables towards oil and gas, placing him among the UK's highest-paid executives.
Amid market volatility, Chubb Limited emerges as a compelling study in defensive growth. With a 31-year dividend growth streak, robust Q4 earnings, and strategic global expansion, analysts are scrutinizing whether this insurance behemoth is poised for a sustained rally.
Amidst a competitive home furnishings landscape, Williams-Sonoma's robust brand portfolio, integrated omnichannel strategy, and shareholder-friendly capital allocation are drawing renewed investor interest, challenging prevailing 'no-moat' assessments.
Despite facing persistent trade policy uncertainty and softer consumer demand, Avery Dennison reported solid full-year 2025 results, leveraging productivity measures to protect profitability. The company's strategic pivot towards high-value categories like intelligent labels is central to its plan for returning to stronger organic growth in 2026.
Cloud communications firm 8x8 (EGHT) surged over 43% after posting Q4 results that handily topped analyst forecasts, fueled by robust demand for its AI-powered customer experience platform and an upbeat revenue outlook.
Caesars Entertainment shares surged 8% following the announcement of the next phase in its major Lake Tahoe property transformation, signaling investor optimism for its strategic upgrades amid a volatile trading history.
