London-based insurtech firm Artificial Labs has secured $45 million in a Series B funding round led by CommerzVentures. The capital injection will drive a planned doubling of its workforce and support an ambitious expansion into the US market by 2026.
The stablecoin giant has significantly downsized its planned capital raise, pivoting from a potential $15-$20 billion round to a more modest target after encountering investor resistance to its $500 billion valuation ask. The move underscores a market push for realistic pricing, even for one of crypto's most profitable entities.
Defense electronics firm Mercury Systems (MRCY) topped revenue and profit forecasts for its fiscal fourth quarter, driven by accelerated deliveries. However, the market reaction was muted as focus shifts to the company's ongoing efforts to improve profitability through its backlog mix and capitalize on rising global defense budgets.
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has shed close to $500 billion in a brutal sell-off, with Bitcoin tumbling to its lowest level since late 2024. The plunge raises fresh questions about Bitcoin's role as 'digital gold' amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility.
MSCI's robust fourth-quarter performance, driven by custom indices and private capital growth, set the stage for pointed analyst inquiries on AI monetization, international ETF flows, and the sustainability segment's trajectory.
A cluster of revised price targets for wealth manager St. James's Place reflects a nuanced shift in analyst sentiment, driven by minor adjustments to discount rates and revenue forecasts. The changes, while incremental, suggest a recalibration of expectations around the firm's future capital allocation and performance.
United Rentals' Q4 earnings disappointed the market, sending shares lower. While management cited specific cost pressures, analysts probed deeper into the sustainability of growth, margin trajectory, and capital allocation in a shifting economic landscape.
Crypto.com has launched OG, a standalone U.S.-only prediction markets platform, capitalizing on explosive sector growth and navigating a tightening regulatory landscape. The move pits it directly against established players as the industry faces increased scrutiny from lawmakers.
Biotech firm Perspective Therapeutics (CATX) has raised nearly $175 million in a follow-on equity offering, capitalizing on investor enthusiasm following promising early-stage data for its lead alpha-particle therapy candidate. The influx of cash alleviates immediate financial pressures but shifts the spotlight squarely onto upcoming clinical milestones and execution risks.
ONEOK appoints two new independent directors, Mark A. McCollum and Precious Williams Owodunni, bringing deep energy and financial governance expertise to its board. The move is seen as a strategic enhancement to oversight as the midstream giant navigates capital allocation and competitive pressures.
NGL Energy Partners (NGL) reported a robust third-quarter performance, fueled by record-setting produced water disposal volumes and disciplined capital management. The partnership raised its full-year EBITDA outlook and outlined ambitious plans, including a novel partnership to explore nuclear-powered water desalination in the Permian Basin.
The boutique investment bank PJT Partners reported record annual revenues and profits for 2025, fueled by a resurgent M&A market and robust restructuring demand. While management struck an optimistic tone for 2026, they cautioned that geopolitical tensions and AI disruption pose risks to the 'inherently fragile' capital markets backdrop.
New Jersey Resources (NJR) has raised its full-year earnings guidance following a robust first-quarter performance, where its diversified portfolio, particularly the Energy Services unit, capitalized on market volatility during a severe cold snap. Management reaffirmed its long-term, utility-anchored growth strategy and detailed expansion plans across its storage, transportation, and clean energy ventures.
Private mortgage insurance leader MGIC Investment reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by disciplined underwriting and significant capital returns. While executives project a stable but flat market for 2026, the company's fortress balance sheet and strategic reinsurance provide a buffer against economic uncertainty.
MPLX LP reported robust 2025 results, driven by its natural gas and NGL portfolio, and outlined a $2.4 billion capital plan for 2026 focused on expanding infrastructure in key shale basins to meet rising structural demand.
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by exceptional refining execution and record midstream performance. The company outlined a disciplined 2026 capital plan focused on high-return projects and shareholder returns, while navigating a tightening global refining landscape.
The Bavarian real estate firm Aktienbrauerei Kaufbeuren (MUN:ABK) boasts a return on equity that towers above its industry peers. But a deeper look reveals a capital structure heavily reliant on debt, raising questions about the sustainability of its impressive returns.
As the race to build AI infrastructure intensifies, Arista Networks stands out not just for its technology, but for its formidable financial strength. With no debt and a sizable cash reserve, the networking specialist is positioned to aggressively fund its roadmap while competitors navigate tighter capital markets.
A major government-backed rally filled the streets of Venezuela's capital, with demonstrators calling for Washington to free President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, one month after their controversial capture by U.S. forces.
Amid a cautious global investment climate, analysts highlight three Asian companies—Samsung Electronics, Fuji Media Holdings, and M&A Capital Partners—trading at significant discounts to their estimated intrinsic value, presenting potential opportunities for discerning investors.
