Weekly unemployment filings in New York state rose last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
Brunswick Corporation surpassed Q4 revenue and profit expectations, buoyed by stabilizing retail demand. However, a cautious near-term forecast and persistent tariff headwinds cloud its 2026 trajectory, highlighting the complex currents facing the marine industry.
Usama Ghanem, an Egyptian student at King's College London, faces imminent deportation after disciplinary action linked to his pro-Palestinian activism. He claims the university's response mirrors the political persecution he fled in Egypt, raising urgent questions about academic freedom and the treatment of international dissent.
Fueled by surging global demand for its Hoka and Ugg brands, Deckers Outdoor Corp. posted a robust third-quarter performance that surpassed expectations, driving its stock price up sharply and assuaging recent Wall Street concerns over growth sustainability.
Nelnet (NNI) reaffirms its commitment to shareholders with a steady dividend, backed by strong historical revenue growth and share buybacks. Yet, a closer look reveals a complex valuation picture, with contrasting signals from its P/E ratio and discounted cash flow model, leaving analysts divided on the stock's true worth.
SLB has won significant five-year contracts from Petroleum Development Oman for the giant Block-6 field. The deals mandate local wellhead manufacturing and deploy advanced recovery technologies, anchoring SLB's long-term service role and supporting Omani job creation.
Novo Nordisk charts a bold new course, launching a pivotal oral obesity drug while restructuring its workforce and deepening its investment in next-generation cell therapies for metabolic diseases.
Barclays' upgrade of PTC Therapeutics to Overweight has spotlighted the biotech firm's valuation, with shares showing strong momentum but questions lingering over its path to profitability and reliance on a narrow drug portfolio.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has secured a significant order for its high-speed 800G optical transceivers from a key hyperscale client, coinciding with a strategic expansion of its Texas manufacturing facility to meet surging AI data center demand.
Deere & Company is doubling down on American manufacturing with a new excavator plant and parts center, part of a broader $20 billion commitment. While the move strengthens its long-term industrial narrative, near-term challenges from leadership changes to cyclical market pressures remain in focus.
South Plains Financial (NASDAQ: SPFI) announces an increased quarterly dividend to $0.17 per share, reflecting strong earnings growth and a conservative payout strategy. While the yield remains modest, analysts highlight the company's potential for sustained dividend expansion.
Facing ongoing labor disputes, Starbucks unveils a massive investment in new espresso machines, AI-assisted POS systems, and a store rating program aimed at streamlining operations and improving the partner experience.
CNBC's Jim Cramer questions Meta's direction, citing investor skepticism over its AI strategy and spending. Yet strong Q4 earnings reveal a more complex financial picture, sparking debate on Wall Street.
Shares of quantum computing pioneer Rigetti Computing have delivered substantial returns over the past year, dramatically outperforming the broader market. Yet, analysts caution that sky-high valuations may have raced far ahead of the company's current commercial reality.
U.S. stocks fell and precious metals plunged from record highs after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, sparking concerns over monetary policy direction and Fed independence.
While public attention focuses on flashy AI applications, Baseten is building the critical infrastructure beneath them. Its explosive growth and backing from investors like Nvidia signal its pivotal role in the AI economy's next phase.
Charter Communications reversed a year-long decline in its pay-TV business, adding 44,000 video subscribers in Q4. The unexpected turnaround, driven by simplified pricing and bundled streaming, offers a rare bright spot for a sector grappling with soaring costs and cord-cutting.
Despite significant institutional purchases and regulatory progress, Bitcoin continues to drift lower, leading analysts and investors to question what price level will finally stem the tide.
Gold and silver prices retreated sharply from record highs as President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve eased concerns over central bank independence, triggering a broad profit-taking sell-off.
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as Treasury yields climbed following President Trump's announcement that he will nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next central bank chair. The move, seen as potentially less dovish, overshadowed positive economic data and corporate earnings.
