The stablecoin issuer finished 2025 with over $10 billion in net profit, backed by a $17.4 billion gold reserve and a U.S. Treasury portfolio that rivals major nations, as demand for its USDT token continues to surge globally.
As Nvidia's Blackwell and Rubin chips push power densities to unprecedented levels, the $4 trillion AI revolution faces a formidable physical constraint: heat. Vertiv Holdings, a critical infrastructure provider, is emerging as an essential player in solving this thermal challenge, with surging demand signaling a major shift in data center economics.
Microchip Technology expands its embedded systems portfolio with the launch of the PIC32CM PL10 microcontroller family and an enhanced maXTouch M1 touchscreen line, targeting growing demand in automotive displays and industrial automation.
Expedia Group's latest quarterly results, surpassing expectations across key metrics, have reignited investor interest and a fierce debate over its true worth. While analysts see room for growth, looming challenges in travel demand and disruptive AI search tools cloud the horizon.
Chemical and ammunition manufacturer Olin Corporation reported fourth-quarter results that missed internal forecasts, pressured by plant disruptions, supply issues, and a sharp year-end drop in chlorine demand. Executives emphasized cash preservation and cost control while navigating what they term an extended market downturn.
Novo Nordisk's newly launched oral GLP-1 drug, amycretin, has seen explosive initial demand in the U.S., potentially setting the stage for a significant financial turnaround and stock rally after a challenging previous year.
Amid soaring demand for critical minerals, Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is advancing its flagship Arizona copper project while commercializing its unique Typhoon geophysical survey system, positioning the company at the intersection of resource development and technology.
A wave of protests and student walkouts swept across the United States on Friday, demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents from Minnesota following fatal shootings, as political tensions threaten a government shutdown.
Apple's stock faces pressure from rising component costs even after a blockbuster Q1 fueled by iPhone demand. JPMorgan analysts see the pullback as a chance to buy, citing a discounted valuation and long-term AI and services growth drivers.
Despite a mixed earnings report, Texas Instruments stock surged over 11% this week, powered by explosive growth in its data center business as AI demand fuels infrastructure spending.
While outlining stabilization efforts in challenged segments like Fibers, Eastman Chemical's leadership emphasized that a sustained recovery hinges on broader end-market demand. The company is betting on strategic projects and chemical recycling to drive future growth amid persistent pricing pressures and global trade dynamics.
Cavco Industries' fiscal Q3 2026 results reflect the initial impact of its American Homestar acquisition amid broader industry headwinds. While revenue grew, margins contracted due to integration costs and a seasonal demand slowdown. Management points to stable backlogs and strategic positioning for the upcoming spring selling season.
Specialty metals maker Carpenter Technology posted record Q2 sales and raised its full-year operating income outlook, yet its stock fell sharply. The divergence highlights investor concerns over valuation and the company's heavy dependence on the aerospace cycle, even as demand in the sector remains robust.
Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) reported robust 2025 financial results, deploying a record $8.9 billion in capital. CEO Conor Teskey outlined a pivotal market transition, driven by surging electricity demand from data centers and industrial activity, positioning the company's diversified portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, and storage for accelerated growth.
Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) reported robust 2025 financial results, highlighted by record deployment and a strategic pivot to capitalize on surging global electricity demand driven by AI and reindustrialization.
Franklin Resources (BEN) reported robust Q1 2026 results, highlighted by record long-term inflows of $118.6B and AUM reaching $1.68T. CEO Jenny Johnson emphasized strong demand for integrated public-private market solutions and personalized investment strategies amid ongoing market volatility.
SanDisk shares skyrocketed following a blowout Q2 report, with Cantor Fitzgerald arguing the rally has further to run, driven by AI demand and favorable NAND pricing dynamics.
Cocoa futures have plunged to multi-year lows, pressured by a global surplus and weakening demand as high chocolate prices curb consumption. Analysts point to favorable harvests in West Africa and falling processing volumes as key factors extending the market's month-long decline.
Apple's record-breaking quarter highlighted a persistent memory chip shortage, driven by AI demand. This dynamic is creating a powerful tailwind for U.S.-based memory leader Micron Technology, with industry commentary suggesting the upcycle has further to run.
As a surge in data center demand strains the PJM Interconnection grid, planners unveil a strategy to fast-track connections while wrestling with supply chain delays that threaten to outpace new power generation. Experts warn of a looming mismatch between market promises and construction realities.
