As demand for specialist education soars, private investors—from Abu Dhabi to private equity firms—are capitalizing on a strained system, drawing criticism for extracting profits from vulnerable children and cash-strapped councils.
Despite bearing the brunt of costly natural disasters, Asia-Pacific remains the world's least insured region, with a staggering $64 billion protection shortfall in 2024 alone, threatening economic stability and vulnerable communities.
Chinese regulators have conditionally approved leading AI startup DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia's advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips, sources tell Reuters, as Beijing navigates competing pressures to advance its tech sector while managing geopolitical tensions.
Buoyed by record bookings and strong financial performance in 2025, Royal Caribbean Group projects double-digit revenue growth for 2026. The cruise giant announced a major fleet expansion, including a new 'Discovery Class' and ten additional river cruise ships, signaling confidence in sustained consumer appetite for experiential travel.
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) closed 2025 with robust earnings, driven by a dramatic expansion in its private-label securitization business. While this growth fueled returns, the company's correspondent lending segment faced pressure, and faster mortgage prepayments impacted servicing rights income.
Parker-Hannifin posts record-breaking Q2 fiscal 2026 results, fueled by robust organic growth and margin expansion, particularly in aerospace. The industrial giant raises full-year guidance and details strategic progress on its planned acquisition of Filtration Group Corporation.
Fractyl Health's Revita procedure shows promise in maintaining weight after stopping GLP-1 drugs, with new six-month data prompting the company to seek a streamlined FDA pathway. A packed 2026 roadmap aims for a U.S. submission, but financial pressures loom.
MTY Food Group's recent 12% dividend hike and recognition as a top pick have reignited investor interest. However, a closer look reveals a complex valuation story, with a premium P/E ratio contrasting sharply with discounted cash flow models and recent profit margin pressures.
Despite a recent 4.9% weekly pullback, shareholders of German-listed CHAPTERS Group (ETR:CHG) have seen staggering total returns exceeding 900% since 2019, fueled by explosive revenue growth. The journey highlights the potential rewards—and risks—of investing in high-growth, pre-profit companies.
Despite a weaker-than-expected volume environment, Norfolk Southern reported in-line cost performance for Q4 and highlighted significant strides in operational safety and efficiency. Executives pointed to a pivotal year of structural change while outlining cost and capital expenditure guidance for 2026.
Despite a challenging price environment, Murphy Oil (MUR) reported strong operational execution for 2025 and laid out a capital plan focused on funding key international and offshore projects. While near-term production is set to dip, CEO Eric Hambly highlighted a transformative discovery in Vietnam and strategic portfolio expansion as pillars for future growth.
Meritage Homes concluded a challenging 2025, citing affordability pressures and waning buyer confidence. While maintaining a cautious stance on incentives, the homebuilder is expanding its community footprint and boosting shareholder returns, betting on long-term demographic demand.
As markets swing between hype and fundamentals, Royal KPN's consistent earnings growth and prudent governance present a compelling case for stability-focused investors in the telecom sector.
Clinical-stage biopharma Mineralys Therapeutics has filed its New Drug Application for lorundrostat, a potential treatment for resistant hypertension, following positive results from multiple trials. The move positions the company for a potential 2026 market entry and has drawn upgraded price targets from analysts.
Western Digital Corp (WDC) announced a robust 25% year-over-year revenue increase for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, driven by strategic long-term agreements and a favorable product mix. While consumer segment challenges persist, the company is positioning itself to capitalize on the burgeoning data storage demands from artificial intelligence.
KLA Corporation reports robust fiscal 2025 results driven by AI demand, but warns of supply constraints and geopolitical factors tempering near-term growth, with a significant acceleration projected for late 2026 and 2027.
Shares of the digital banking disruptor Chime Financial (CHYM) have experienced significant volatility, sliding over 7% in the past week despite a strong quarterly gain. This divergence has investors questioning whether the stock's momentum is stalling or if this presents a strategic entry point.
Porsche has secured STARTRADER as the official partner for its Carrera Cup Middle East racing series, a strategic move to deepen engagement with performance-focused audiences in a key growth region, even as global delivery figures face headwinds.
Amidst a market often captivated by speculative narratives, Centurion Corporation stands out with a track record of robust profit growth and significant insider confidence. We examine the key metrics and signals making this industrial accommodation provider a name to watch.
While flashy, unprofitable tech stocks often dominate headlines, German thermal management specialist technotrans demonstrates that disciplined earnings growth and reasonable executive compensation can build a more sustainable investment case, as its EPS and margins climb.
