In a sector often prioritizing R&D over shareholder returns, healthcare giants AbbVie and Medtronic stand out with their long histories of dividend growth and robust cash flows, offering investors a rare blend of stability and income.
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.
After a transformative 2025, SoundHound AI is leveraging its voice-first technology and the acquisition of Amelia to challenge for leadership in the burgeoning agentic AI market, with profitability on the horizon.
Despite boasting a stellar Return on Equity, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad's stock has faced headwinds. Analysts point to a near-total dividend payout strategy, leaving scant capital for reinvestment and growth, as a key factor behind its shrinking earnings in a growing market.
Emerson Electric reported fourth-quarter sales of $4.35 billion, aligning with Wall Street estimates, while adjusted earnings of $1.46 per share surpassed projections. The industrial automation giant continues to demonstrate robust profitability despite modest top-line growth.
While global economic signals remain mixed, a closer look at Asia's small-cap landscape reveals resilient performers with strong fundamentals. We spotlight three Japanese companies—Nihon Dengi, DKS, and Enplas—that are delivering robust growth and sound financials, potentially offering a haven for discerning investors.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has robustly countered the narrative that custom AI chips from major cloud providers could displace the company's dominant GPUs. Speaking in Taipei, he argued that the immense scale of Nvidia's engineering investment and the complexity of its full-stack approach create a formidable barrier for competitors.
Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman has dismissed near-term prospects for space-based data centers, labeling the concept economically unviable despite growing interest from startups and figures like Jeff Bezos, as the AI boom intensifies the search for computing capacity.
The Hanover Insurance Group reported mixed fourth-quarter results for 2025, with revenue growth of 3.3% falling short of analyst expectations, while earnings per share exceeded consensus estimates. The performance highlights ongoing challenges in the property & casualty sector amid a shifting economic landscape.
Despite broader retail sector challenges, Simon Property Group reports strong fourth-quarter earnings, driven by rising rents and active leasing. CEO David Simon outlines strategic opportunities arising from the Saks Global restructuring while flagging ongoing concerns over the impact of tariffs on mid-tier retailers.
Digital Turbine (APPS) reported robust third-quarter earnings for fiscal 2026, with revenue climbing 12% year-over-year to $151.4 million and adjusted EBITDA surging 76%. The mobile technology company highlighted accelerating momentum in its international business and the strategic application of AI as key growth drivers, while also raising its full-year outlook.
A new report from think tank FashionSights argues the disruptive forces that hollowed out fashion's middle market are now climbing the value ladder, threatening the premium segment's stability.
A proposed UN framework could tie fossil fuel profits to climate reparations, but member states are split on the plan's feasibility and fairness, as legal battles against 'Big Oil' intensify globally.
Despite travel disruptions, Cosmoprof Miami's third edition emerged as a pivotal crossroads for global beauty, marked by a surge in Middle Eastern fragrance houses, sophisticated K-beauty, and wellness-driven formats.
United Airlines will conduct a planned system-wide technology upgrade in early February, temporarily halting most online services for over three hours as it migrates its core reservation system.
A proposal to fundamentally reshape how transactions are validated on Ethereum, dubbed 'Frame Transactions,' has been shortlisted for the network's upcoming Hegota upgrade. The concept, which has drawn public commentary from co-founder Vitalik Buterin, could redefine wallet infrastructure, mempool economics, and the broader MEV landscape.
Darden Restaurants is closing the book on its tropical-themed Bahama Breeze chain, shuttering 14 locations and converting the remainder to other brands, marking the end of a three-decade run for the Caribbean dining concept.
Investment manager Artisan Partners (NYSE: APAM) posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with revenue climbing 13% year-over-year to $335.5 million. Adjusted earnings per share of $1.26 also topped analyst forecasts, though assets under management came in slightly below expectations.
PointsBet's application for an Alberta sports betting license signals the start of a fierce customer acquisition battle, with major operators poised to enter Canada's newest competitive online gambling market.
