Dollar General (DG) is witnessing a significant resurgence, driven by stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter performance marked by robust same-store sales and expanding margins. Investor optimism is reflected in a dramatic 90-day share price surge, though long-term returns tell a more complex story.
While Century Communities posted a record-breaking fourth quarter for new contracts, its tempered revenue guidance for 2026 has investors weighing near-term margin pressures against long-term operational discipline and shareholder returns.
Gold prices stabilized near $4,950 an ounce after a sharp rebound, as bargain hunters moved in following last week's dramatic sell-off. Despite remaining below its late-January peak, the metal has posted strong gains for the year, with analysts debating the sustainability of the recovery amid elevated volatility.
Amcor reports Q2 adjusted EPS growth of 7%, driven by accelerating cost synergies from its transformative Berry acquisition. The packaging giant reaffirms its full-year outlook, citing strong execution and a clear path to deliver at least $260 million in synergies for fiscal 2026.
While Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly dominate the booming obesity drug market, clinical-stage biotech Viking Therapeutics is emerging as a speculative but potentially transformative investment for those willing to embrace risk.
Despite a steady rise in earnings per share, Genting Plantations Berhad (KLSE:GENP) has seen its share price plummet 46% over the past five years, leaving long-term shareholders questioning their holdings. We delve into the disconnect between performance and market sentiment.
A Virginia state senator has introduced legislation that would formally define and criminalize Islamophobia as a hate crime in cases of assault and battery, aiming to address rising anti-Muslim prejudice.
Amdocs reported first-quarter revenue of $1.16B, meeting guidance, while highlighting strategic AI investments, European expansion, and the closure of its MATRIXX Software acquisition. The company also announced a planned CEO succession for March 2026.
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) reported fiscal Q3 revenue and earnings that topped guidance, fueled by stronger-than-expected smartphone component demand. While smartphone strength drove results, executives detailed growing traction in PC and automotive markets as part of a strategic push to broaden its revenue base beyond its largest customer.
At the Cisco AI Summit, an AWS executive outlined the critical gaps between AI experimentation and enterprise deployment, emphasizing the need for clear metrics, robust security for agentic workflows, and infrastructure built for an 'AI-first' future. The discussion also covered scaling challenges, sovereign cloud concerns in Europe, and the transformative potential—and current limits—of AI-assisted coding.
Specialty materials leader ATI capped a transformative 2025 with robust fourth-quarter results, fueled by surging aerospace and defense orders. With a bullish 2026 outlook targeting $1 billion in adjusted EBITDA, the company signals sustained momentum in key high-performance markets.
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by organic growth across key segments and margin expansion. Executives highlighted strategic investments in technology and talent, the recent acquisition of Newfront, and a positive outlook for 2026 despite some sector-specific headwinds.
PayPal's latest earnings reveal a CEO transition and a strategic pivot as the payments giant grapples with slower-than-expected modernization of its core online checkout business, despite growth in Venmo and enterprise services.
Snowflake's landmark partnership with OpenAI, coupled with its existing Anthropic alliance, signals a direct play for AI market share against Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure, potentially accelerating its growth trajectory and reshaping investor perception.
Universal Orlando's newest theme park, Epic Universe, has delivered a massive financial boost in its first months, with revenue climbing nearly 22% even before reaching its full operational potential.
Telecom software leader Amdocs reported fourth-quarter results aligning with Wall Street revenue projections, while earnings slightly exceeded expectations. The company highlighted a renewed multi-year pact with T-Mobile and the strategic acquisition of Matrixx Software as it pushes its 'agentic' AI operating system for the telecom sector.
Fueled by record engagement in its flagship franchises and a resurgent mobile division, Take-Two Interactive has delivered a blockbuster third quarter, prompting the company to significantly raise its financial guidance for fiscal 2026 as it builds momentum toward the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.
Buoyed by disciplined cost management and a sharpened focus on its integrated ecosystem, Sonos reports robust Q1 profitability and details a strategic roadmap to reignite durable revenue growth in fiscal 2026.
A sharp sell-off in technology and software stocks, fueled by concerns over AI valuations and rising bond yields, pulled major indices down on Tuesday, even as retail giant Walmart reached a historic market capitalization.
In a complex economic climate, companies with substantial insider ownership can signal strong alignment between management and shareholders. We examine three Asian firms—spanning biotech, logistics, and agriculture—where insiders hold significant stakes, potentially pointing to conviction in future growth.
