Yum China Holdings, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, is considering initiating a quarterly dividend, signaling a potential shift toward more regular capital returns to shareholders amid strong analyst sentiment.
Chevron is significantly increasing crude exports from Venezuela to the United States, capitalizing on a special U.S. license and growing demand from Gulf Coast refineries, while new competitors enter the recently reopened market.
Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) has restructured its credit facilities, securing $285 million in new term loans maturing in 2030. The move provides the semiconductor firm with fresh capital for corporate initiatives as it navigates a capital-intensive sector while maintaining a premium market valuation.
Analyst Jason Seidl lowered CP's target to C$112 from C$116, citing reasonable valuation post-KCS merger but noting headwinds from negative estimate revisions and investor capital flowing toward U.S. rail M&A opportunities.
African tech startups secured a record $1.64 billion in debt financing last year, a pivotal shift as mature firms seek alternative capital to fuel growth while retaining ownership, according to a new industry report.
Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) finds itself at a crossroads, with its stock down over 30% in the past year. Conflicting signals from valuation models paint a complex picture: is the biotech firm dramatically overvalued on traditional metrics, or deeply undervalued based on future cash flows?
Solana's network is attracting new users at a rapid pace, adding over 10 million first-time transaction addresses daily. However, conflicting signals from ETF outflows and a cautious macro environment are testing whether this growth can fuel a sustained price rally for SOL.
Cardinal Energy Ltd. has upsized its equity offering to C$95.15 million, with proceeds aimed at debt repayment and accelerating its thermal oil projects, including the Reford 2 SAGD development. The move highlights the company's strategic pivot but raises questions about dividend sustainability and shareholder dilution in a capital-intensive sector.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners capped a strong 2025 with double-digit FFO growth, a record capital recycling program, and a raised distribution. Management highlighted a massive, disciplined expansion in data infrastructure to meet AI-driven demand, forecasting a return to 10%+ growth targets.
Axos Financial (NYSE: AX) reported strong fiscal Q2 2026 results, with net income jumping to $128.4 million. Driven by broad-based loan growth and contributions from Verdant Commercial Capital, the digital bank highlighted expanding margins, improved credit metrics, and a confident outlook for continued mid-teens annual loan growth.
Ahead of its fourth-quarter results, Amazon sees its price target lifted by UBS, which cites accelerating AWS growth and massive planned capital expenditure as key catalysts for the tech giant's valuation.
Microsoft's record capital expenditure on its in-house Maia AI chip and data centers tests investor resolve as shares retreat from recent highs, even as the company expands its AI ecosystem across key industries.
The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) capped off 2025 with record operating metrics and the completion of a $1.17 billion share repurchase program, signaling a disciplined focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns. As the multi-year buyback concludes, investors are weighing the sustainability of earnings against potential future catalysts.
The medical device maker is generating significantly higher returns from its existing capital base, signaling improved operational efficiency and a potentially undervalued stock.
XRP faces its steepest weekly decline in months, breaking below key support as a surge in exchange inflows and loss-driven transactions signal deepening investor anxiety. Analysts warn the next critical test lies at $1.28.
Alphabet's robust earnings were overshadowed by a massive, above-forecast capital expenditure plan, fueling investor anxiety over bloated AI investments and sky-high valuations, triggering a sell-off across global tech and related sectors.
Catapult Sports unveils its next-generation Perch P2 training system, expanding its focus from on-field performance tracking to integrated gym and rehabilitation workflows, as the company aims to build a comprehensive athlete health ecosystem.
Alphabet announces plans to nearly double capital expenditures this year, betting big on AI infrastructure as its cloud division outpaces rivals and drives revenue growth.
Google's parent company Alphabet plans to nearly double its capital expenditure to a potential $185 billion by 2026, a massive investment in AI infrastructure that CEO Sundar Pichai admits is fraught with logistical challenges and investor skepticism, even as it fuels record revenues.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservative coalition is projected to secure a commanding majority in Sunday's snap election, capitalizing on her high approval ratings and populist appeal, though her assertive foreign policy and economic measures continue to stir regional and market anxieties.
