Hyundai Motor has allowed its option to repurchase its former St. Petersburg factory to lapse, marking a decisive step back from the Russian market it once dominated, as the ongoing conflict and sanctions reshape the automotive landscape.
In a strategic push beyond traditional lending, Ares Management has seized operational control of a multi-club football group and orchestrated a $1.6 billion financing to create a new global personal care platform, Evermark. The moves signal the firm's aggressive expansion into high-profile, control-oriented credit opportunities.
Osisko Development Corp. (TSXV:ODV) has announced a major $125 million equity financing to advance its flagship Cariboo Gold Project in British Columbia, following a temporary operational suspension due to a contractor fatality. The move comes as the company's shares show strong recent momentum but trade at a significant discount to peers, raising questions about its valuation and path forward.
Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) reported strong fourth-quarter results, with revenue surging 29% year-over-year to $229.2 million, surpassing analyst expectations. The chip designer's growth was fueled by record data center sales and robust demand in automotive, particularly for electric vehicles and ADAS.
Despite CEO Elon Musk's bold pronouncements on AI, robotics, and a future of 'Amazing Abundance,' Tesla faces mounting pressure from declining automotive revenues and margins. As the company pivots with massive capital expenditure, investors are left weighing futuristic promises against present-day financial headwinds.
A significant stock sale by AutoZone's Senior Vice President Richard Craig Smith has prompted investors to re-examine the automotive retailer's valuation metrics and leverage position, amid a shifting landscape for the auto aftermarket industry.
From innovative financing for indie labels to major acquisitions in live events, the music business landscape is being reshaped by a series of strategic partnerships and investments unveiled over the past fortnight.
Gentex Corporation delivered a mixed 2025, with Q4 results buoyed by its Vox acquisition and improved core profitability, while tariffs on China exports continued to pressure sales. The automotive tech supplier provided a roadmap focused on advanced mirrors, sensing, and new electrochromic applications like dimmable visors.
The automotive safety giant posted historic sales and cash flow in 2025, powered by explosive growth with Chinese automakers and in India. While navigating a softer production forecast and tariff headwinds, management projects margin expansion for 2026.
As the 2026 Super Bowl approaches, a notable quiet has settled over the automotive section of the advertiser roster. Ford's continued absence, alongside most major rivals, signals a profound strategic shift away from the event's iconic—and astronomically priced—commercial slots.
A new civil lawsuit accuses British American Tobacco of funneling hundreds of millions to North Korea through a covert joint venture, allegedly financing weapons used in deadly attacks on American personnel in Iraq and Kurdistan.
Argenta Silver Corp. sees its stock decline following the announcement of a new mineral discovery at its El Quevar project in Argentina and the completion of a substantial equity financing, highlighting the complex calculus investors face with junior mining explorers.
In its Q4 2025 earnings call, SL Green Realty projected strong fundamentals for Manhattan's office market, citing robust leasing and AI-driven demand. Management reiterated ambitious 2026 financing and asset sale targets while reporting quarterly results that beat expectations.
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGM) surged nearly 10% to a two-year peak after reporting a profitable third quarter and raising its sales forecast, fueled by robust demand in automotive and industrial sectors.
Tesla shares face pressure following mixed quarterly results, as surging software subscriptions and ambitious Robotaxi plans clash with declining automotive revenue and soaring capital expenditures.
SL Green Realty Corp. posted a significant net loss for 2025 despite rising revenues and robust leasing activity. The Manhattan office landlord confirmed a shift to quarterly dividends and is advancing major financing and asset sale plans, placing cash conservation and balance sheet flexibility at the forefront of its recovery strategy.
Aptiv PLC (APTV) presents a puzzle for investors: a widely cited discounted cash flow model suggests significant upside, yet its premium valuation multiples tell a more cautious tale. As the automotive technology supplier navigates its EDS separation and bets on software-defined vehicles, the market weighs short-term momentum against long-term execution risks.
As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce goods, reshape Latin American markets, governments and industries grapple with the dual pressures of affordable consumer goods and strained local manufacturing, forcing a delicate recalibration of trade policies and regional alliances.
Lithia Motors' shares have retreated over 11% in the past year, sparking debate among investors. A detailed analysis of its discounted cash flow and peer comparisons suggests the auto retailer may be significantly undervalued, trading at a steep discount to its estimated intrinsic value.
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.
