Oracle shares slid in premarket trading after the company unveiled plans to raise up to $50 billion this year to fuel its cloud and AI expansion, prompting investor unease over its growing debt burden and the long-term payoff of the sector's spending spree.
Oracle announces plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and equity to massively expand its cloud data centers, aiming to meet surging demand from AI leaders like Nvidia, OpenAI, and xAI.
Amid a sharp stock decline, ServiceNow's strong Q4 2025 results and a $9.5 billion buyback signal management's confidence. The deeper integration of Anthropic's Claude AI across critical sectors like healthcare and finance is positioned as the central catalyst for its long-term transformation, even as investors question the ROI of massive AI investments.
While analyst price targets often paint a rosy picture, a deeper look reveals which recommendations are backed by solid business trends and which may be overly optimistic. We examine one fintech disruptor and one industrial stalwart favored by the Street, alongside a retailer facing significant headwinds.
Ethereum (ETH) has retreated sharply from recent highs, shedding roughly 20% of its value to hover precariously near the $2,200 support level. The broader cryptocurrency market cool-down has triggered over $2 billion in liquidations, putting key technical levels under severe pressure and raising the specter of a deeper slide toward $2,000.
Tesla's decision to end production of flagship models and a sharpened focus on AI and robotics, coupled with losing its top EV sales crown to BYD, signals a profound strategic shift that is reshaping investor perceptions of the company's core identity.
AutoNation's move to permanently eliminate 3,500 positions marks a decisive shift in its operational strategy, raising critical questions for investors about cost efficiency, debt sustainability, and the long-term resilience of the auto retail business model.
While the business services industry has outperformed the broader market, riding trends in outsourcing and digital transformation, not all players are positioned equally. We analyze one stock facing economic headwinds and two with resilient models for long-term investors.
The global professional services firm Aon posted a net income of $1.7 billion for the final quarter of 2025, fueled by robust growth in its commercial risk and reinsurance divisions, while full-year revenue climbed 9% to $17.2 billion.
While the S&P 500 has rallied, shares of business development company Sixth Street Specialty Lending have slumped, underperforming by nearly 18 percentage points over six months. We examine the concerning fundamentals behind the decline and highlight a more compelling opportunity in the tech sector.
The semiconductor testing equipment leader capitalizes on surging AI chip demand to deliver historic Q3 results, while unveiling a significant treasury share cancellation and business segment reorganization aimed at enhancing shareholder value and operational focus.
As winter deepens and Russian strikes intensify, President Zelenskyy announces a new diplomatic push for peace, with talks scheduled this week in the UAE. The negotiations unfold against a backdrop of skepticism and a humanitarian crisis fueled by attacks on critical infrastructure.
Texas Instruments (TXN) reported a 70% year-over-year surge in data center orders, prompting the company to break out the segment separately. Management forecasts the first sequential revenue growth since 2008, citing improving industrial trends and AI-related infrastructure spending.
The Northern Ireland Executive has suspended a planned revaluation of hotel business rates, averting significant tax increases for accommodation providers slated for 2026 and providing temporary stability for the region's tourism industry.
Despite an 11.8% rally in 2026, BigBear.ai faces a pivotal shareholder vote that could dictate its acquisition-fueled growth strategy and test investor confidence.
Defense giant Lockheed Martin secures a pivotal seven-year agreement to dramatically ramp up production of key missile defense systems while launching a new venture aimed at combating wildfires, signaling a dual-track strategy of reinforcing core government business and diversifying into civilian applications.
TTM Technologies (TTMI) has landed a significant multi-year agreement, valued at up to $200 million, to supply critical components for Raytheon's next-generation LTAMDS radar system. The deal arrives as the defense contractor's stock surges, reigniting discussions on whether its current valuation fully reflects future growth prospects and inherent risks.
Palantir Technologies strengthens its position in industrial digital transformation and secure AI infrastructure through a broadened partnership with South Korea's HD Hyundai and a new role in developing sovereign AI data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
As global travel surges past pre-pandemic records, the influx of visitors is straining infrastructure and reshaping communities worldwide. From European protests to quiet American suburbs, the quest for authentic experiences is colliding with local life, fueling a housing crisis and raising a critical question: can cities belong to both residents and tourists?
NextEra Energy's unique dual-business model offers investors the stability of a regulated utility alongside the high-growth potential of its renewable energy arm, positioning it as a key player in powering the AI boom.
