Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) surpassed Wall Street's revenue expectations for Q1 2026, posting $3.04 billion in sales. However, the results reveal a 4.4% year-over-year decline and ongoing struggles in its core enterprise segment, casting a shadow over the telecom infrastructure provider's turnaround efforts.
In a complex economic climate, companies with substantial insider ownership can signal strong alignment between management and shareholders. We examine three Asian firms—spanning biotech, logistics, and agriculture—where insiders hold significant stakes, potentially pointing to conviction in future growth.
For many Americans approaching retirement, savings may not match their timeline. Financial experts outline actionable steps to bolster nest eggs, even with time running short.
Emerson Electric reported fourth-quarter sales of $4.35 billion, aligning with Wall Street estimates, while adjusted earnings of $1.46 per share surpassed projections. The industrial automation giant continues to demonstrate robust profitability despite modest top-line growth.
The Hanover Insurance Group reported mixed fourth-quarter results for 2025, with revenue growth of 3.3% falling short of analyst expectations, while earnings per share exceeded consensus estimates. The performance highlights ongoing challenges in the property & casualty sector amid a shifting economic landscape.
While millions of Americans are set to receive larger tax refunds this filing season, experts warn that navigating a slew of new deductions and rules could lead to widespread confusion, errors, and potential delays.
Prudential Financial reported fourth-quarter revenue of $14.52 billion, aligning with analyst expectations, though adjusted earnings per share slightly missed estimates. The insurance giant's core premiums showed strength, while book value growth signals a potential turnaround.
A new report from think tank FashionSights argues the disruptive forces that hollowed out fashion's middle market are now climbing the value ladder, threatening the premium segment's stability.
Despite travel disruptions, Cosmoprof Miami's third edition emerged as a pivotal crossroads for global beauty, marked by a surge in Middle Eastern fragrance houses, sophisticated K-beauty, and wellness-driven formats.
UBS executives were questioned by a Senate panel over the bank's refusal to hand over key documents related to a long-running investigation into Holocaust-era assets held by Credit Suisse, which UBS acquired last year.
American Financial Group (AFG) reported fourth-quarter revenue that edged past Wall Street expectations, though its modest 1.8% year-over-year growth highlights a broader slowdown. While per-share earnings beat estimates, a key underwriting metric fell short, sending shares lower.
Transcat (NASDAQ: TRNS) reported Q4 CY2025 revenue of $83.86 million, a 25.6% year-over-year increase that surpassed Wall Street estimates. However, adjusted earnings per share of $0.26 fell short of analyst expectations, highlighting ongoing margin pressures for the measurement equipment distributor.
Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) reported mixed fourth-quarter results for 2025, missing sales expectations with a 3.8% year-over-year increase to $1.40 billion while surpassing profit estimates. The performance underscores persistent questions about the water treatment firm's long-term growth trajectory.
American authorities are intensifying scrutiny of Iran's rapidly expanding cryptocurrency ecosystem, investigating allegations that state security forces have used digital asset platforms to bypass international sanctions and move substantial funds overseas.
Investment manager Artisan Partners (NYSE: APAM) posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with revenue climbing 13% year-over-year to $335.5 million. Adjusted earnings per share of $1.26 also topped analyst forecasts, though assets under management came in slightly below expectations.
PointsBet's application for an Alberta sports betting license signals the start of a fierce customer acquisition battle, with major operators poised to enter Canada's newest competitive online gambling market.
Mortgage insurer Enact Holdings reported mixed fourth-quarter results for 2025, with revenue growth of 1.2% missing Wall Street estimates while adjusted earnings per share of $1.23 surpassed forecasts by nearly 12%.
Capital Southwest (CSWC) reported robust third-quarter earnings, declared dividends, and announced a new private credit joint venture. With shares up significantly over the past year, investors are questioning whether the current valuation still offers value.
Shares of the parent company of The North Face and Vans have shown recent strength, but a deeper look reveals persistent challenges and a debate over whether the apparel giant is truly undervalued or still overpriced relative to its fundamentals.
The historic surge in gold and silver prices has met a sharp, Newtonian correction. As volatility spikes, investors are weighing whether the bull run has exhausted its steam and what signals mining shares are sending for the road ahead.
