At its 2026 Annual Meeting, Franklin Resources secured shareholder approval for key compensation and equity initiatives. CEO Jenny Johnson highlighted robust growth in ETFs, alternatives, and personalized investing, even as the firm navigates challenges within its Western Asset subsidiary.
KB Financial Group reports a robust 15.1% jump in annual net profit to KRW 5.8 trillion, driven by fading one-off costs and a surge in capital markets income. The group announces a significantly enhanced shareholder return plan, including a 32% dividend hike and a KRW 1.2 trillion share buyback, signaling confidence despite a challenging macro environment.
Diamond Hill Capital's latest investor letter reveals its Small Cap Strategy outperformed the Russell 2000 in Q4 2025, with Triumph Financial (TFIN) highlighted as a key driver. The report underscores a focus on resilient businesses amid ongoing market volatility.
Amid a cautious macroeconomic backdrop, select technology companies are charting a path of exceptional growth. We analyze three firms from China and Japan whose innovation and market strategies are driving forecasts that significantly outpace their domestic markets.
Shell's annual net profit climbed to $17.84 billion in 2025, as operational efficiency and cost discipline helped counter volatile energy markets. The energy major announced a dividend increase and a new $3.5 billion share buyback program.
The strategic combination of Affinia with three key UHY Hacker Young offices creates UHY Affinia, a new entity poised to rank among the UK's top 25 accounting firms with a combined annual revenue exceeding £100 million.
A new analysis reveals the cost of a classic 10-person Super Bowl party in New Jersey has crept up, with shrimp and beef driving increases while chicken wings and snacks see some relief.
Amidst market volatility and waning consumer sentiment, a select group of high-growth companies with substantial insider ownership is drawing investor attention, signaling strong management belief in their future trajectory.
While small and mid-cap stocks have lagged behind large caps amid a cautious market, a closer look reveals compelling opportunities. We examine three lesser-known companies from China, Japan, and the semiconductor sector that combine strong fundamentals with distinct growth narratives.
Drivers in the Central Atlantic states are feeling a renewed pinch at the pump as regional gasoline prices rose last week, now averaging significantly higher than the national figure.
Severe winter storms across key regions contributed to a slower-than-expected January for US light vehicle sales, with adjusted figures showing a 3.3% year-over-year decline, though analysts see potential for a rebound.
The heavily restricted reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing has allowed a trickle of medical evacuations and the return of some displaced Palestinians, who describe arduous and degrading Israeli security procedures. The process falls far short of needs as attacks continue despite a nominal ceasefire.
What begins as a simple effort to protect goods is creating a cascade of hidden costs—from squeezed profit margins and logistical headaches to environmental damage and consumer backlash. As scrutiny intensifies, businesses are finding that less is often more.
Vietnamese automaker VinFast reports a 102% surge in global vehicle deliveries for 2025, with Indonesia emerging as its top overseas market as the company expands its manufacturing footprint across Asia.
New soil sampling results from Core Silver's Laverdiere project in British Columbia reveal a significant multi-kilometre mineralized corridor, extending known deposits and pointing to a large, open porphyry-skarn system with high-grade potential.
Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) have surged over 27% in the past year, outpacing many regional bank peers and drawing fresh scrutiny from investors. As the stock trades near $54, analysts are debating whether its current premium valuation is justified by fundamentals or signaling a potential pullback.
Pfizer's once-monthly injectable obesity treatment, PF-3944, demonstrated significant weight loss in a Phase 2b study, positioning the pharmaceutical giant to challenge market leaders Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. The company plans an expansive Phase 3 program starting in 2026.
Former President Donald Trump has reversed course, stating he will not involve himself in the fierce bidding battle between Netflix and the Paramount Skydance consortium for key Warner Bros. Discovery assets, leaving the decision to regulatory bodies.
The German government, via KfW, is set to become a direct shareholder in TenneT Germany with a 25.1% stake, bolstering the grid operator's capital for critical energy transition investments. The deal is slated for completion by mid-2026.
Despite a decade of closures, major banks are reinvesting in branches—not as transaction centers, but as data-driven advisory hubs. Advanced analytics is key to personalizing service, improving profitability, and serving community needs in an increasingly digital world.
