Mortgage Proposals and Rate Swings: A Housing Market in Search of Real Solutions
As mortgage rates fluctuate and ambitious policy ideas emerge, economists warn that financing tweaks cannot solve the core issue: a chronic shortage of homes.
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Arctic Vision Bolsters Global Eye Care Ambitions with Strategic Acquisition of MDCO's Device Unit
Chinese biotech firm Arctic Vision moves to create an integrated ophthalmology powerhouse by acquiring MDCO Technology's device business, combining drug and device expertise to address unmet needs in eye care.
Business
Scotiabank Trims Comcast Price Target Amid Broadband Subscriber Losses, Intensifying Competition
Scotiabank has lowered its price target for Comcast (CMCSA), reflecting ongoing pressure in its core broadband business as the media giant reports higher-than-expected customer losses in Q4 and faces fierce competition from fiber and fixed-wireless rivals.
Business
Wells Fargo Trims UnitedHealth Target by $30, Citing Medicare Advantage Headwinds
Wells Fargo lowered its price target on UnitedHealth Group (UNH) following its Q4 report and a disappointing Medicare rate proposal from regulators, highlighting pressures on the healthcare giant's key growth engine.
Business
Precious Metals Rout Rattles Global Markets as Investors Seek Shelter
A sharp sell-off in gold and silver, alongside falling oil prices, has sparked volatility across global markets at the start of a week packed with major earnings and central bank decisions.
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Medicare's Obesity Drug Coverage Set to Fuel Lilly's Weight-Loss Pill Launch, CEO Says
Eli Lilly's CEO sees Medicare's new policy covering obesity treatments as a pivotal moment, poised to unlock access for millions of beneficiaries to its incoming oral drug, orforglipron, and intensify the market battle with Novo Nordisk.
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Zegna's Direct-to-Consumer Pivot Fuels Growth, Offsets Wholesale Retreat in 2025
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a 1.1% organic revenue increase to €1.91 billion for 2025, powered by robust DTC performance. While annual sales dipped slightly on a reported basis, a strong fourth-quarter acceleration signals the payoff of its strategic channel shift.
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Reitar Logtech's Steady Fundamentals Clash with Market Pessimism: Is the 50% Sell-Off Overdone?
Despite a brutal 50% share price plunge over three months, Reitar Logtech Holdings (NASDAQ:RITR) exhibits underlying financial resilience. While its Return on Equity appears weak, the company's aggressive reinvestment strategy has fueled a remarkable 26% net income growth over five years, starkly outperforming its struggling industry. This analysis delves into the disconnect between short-term market sentiment and the firm's long-term operational engine.
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A Nation Preparing for the Inevitable: Zimbabwe's Funeral Insurance Boom Overshadows Healthcare Crisis
In Zimbabwe, where formal employment is scarce and medical costs are prohibitive, a stark financial choice is being made: affordable funeral policies are vastly outpacing health insurance, reflecting a cultural prioritization of dignified burials over accessible healthcare.
Business
Istanbul Fashion Connection 2026 Set to Welcome 30,000 Global Buyers, Cementing Turkey's Role as a Fashion Hub
The ninth edition of the Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) is poised to gather an estimated 30,000 trade visitors and 400 exhibitors this February, highlighting Turkey's expanding influence in the global apparel sourcing landscape.
Business
Disney Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates Despite $110M YouTube TV Blackout Hit; Succession Decision Looms
The Walt Disney Company posted stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results, with revenue climbing to $25.98 billion. However, a costly autumn carriage dispute with YouTube TV shaved $110 million from operating income, even as the company's Experiences division and streaming services showed robust growth. All eyes are now on the board's imminent decision on CEO Bob Iger's successor.
Business
Billion-Pound Ambition Meets Market Reality: Xeinadin Sale Shelved as Bidders Balk at Price
Private equity firm Exponent has halted the auction of UK accounting group Xeinadin after potential buyers refused to meet its £1bn valuation, signaling potential headwinds for deal-making in the professional services sector.
Navigating Medicare's Maze: Three Costly Misconceptions Retirees Must Unlearn
Millions rely on Medicare, yet common misunderstandings about its coverage rules and costs can lead to significant financial shocks in retirement. We clarify three critical areas where assumptions often prove wrong.
Business
Waymo Eyes $16 Billion Funding at Near $110 Billion Valuation, Fueling Autonomous Vehicle Race
Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo is in advanced talks to secure a massive $16 billion funding round, potentially valuing the company at around $110 billion, as competition in the robotaxi market intensifies.
Facing Rising Costs? Practical Strategies to Trim Your Monthly Expenses
With the cost of living significantly higher than just a few years ago, Channel 11's Susan Koeppen offers actionable tips to help households reduce recurring bills and ease financial pressure.
Business
Global Public Sector Gets Its Own Climate Disclosure Rulebook
IPSASB unveils the world's first dedicated climate reporting standard for governments and public bodies, mandating disclosures from 2028 to illuminate financial risks and opportunities.
Business
Sonesta Unveils $400 Million Portfolio-Wide Revamp, Elevating Guest Experience Across Key Markets
Sonesta International Hotels concludes a sweeping multi-year renovation initiative, injecting modern amenities and design into properties from New York to Kaua'i, as the company sharpens its competitive edge in the hospitality sector.
Business
Analysts See Hidden Value in CuriosityStream: Stock Could Be Undervalued by Over 20%
A new financial analysis suggests shares of the documentary-focused streaming service CuriosityStream may be trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.
Business
Behind Netflix's Stellar Earnings: A Looming Challenge in the Streaming Wars
Despite posting impressive revenue and subscriber growth in 2025, Netflix faces a critical headwind: its share of viewer engagement is growing at a fraction of the overall streaming market's pace, signaling intensified competition for attention.
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Private Equity Backers Bear the Brunt as Auna S.A. Shares Tumble
Auna S.A. (NYSE:AUNA) saw its market value shed $55 million last week, with its largest shareholder group—private equity firms—absorbing the heaviest losses. We analyze the ownership structure and what it means for the Latin American healthcare provider's future.