The FDA has cleared Intuitive Surgical's latest robotic system for use in certain heart surgeries, marking a strategic expansion into one of healthcare's largest and most complex service lines and potentially reshaping hospital capital planning for robotics.
While the FTSE 100 grapples with global headwinds, a segment of smaller UK-listed companies presents distinct opportunities. We examine three firms, each with a market capitalisation over £90 million, that combine financial resilience with specific growth catalysts.
The Singapore-listed food company has turned profitable after years of losses, with a 12% return on capital employed and a significant expansion in its capital base—key indicators watched by investors seeking compounding growth stocks.
The London-listed gold miner AltynGold is turning heads with a remarkable 43% return on capital employed, significantly outpacing industry averages and fueling investor optimism about its expansion potential.
Amidst shifting economic currents in Asia, a class of smaller companies—often overlooked as 'penny stocks'—is attracting attention for their distinct financial profiles and niche market positions. We analyze three such firms with market capitalizations below US$200 million.
HSBC Holdings is aggressively rebuilding its investment banking operations in Hong Kong and key Asian hubs, reallocating senior talent and capital to capture growth in IPOs and capital markets, as its strategic focus shifts decisively eastward.
A Sudan Airways domestic flight touched down in the war-scarred capital Sunday, marking only the second commercial arrival since conflict erupted nearly three years ago, as the government pushes to restore a semblance of normalcy.
A Sudan Airways flight from Port Sudan touched down in the capital, marking a tentative step toward reconnecting a nation fractured by conflict.
A significant purchase of the Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF by BCS Wealth Management highlights a strategic move to build predictable cash flows within a multi-year portfolio, emphasizing capital preservation over speculative yield chasing.
Mueller Industries' stock has soared roughly 700% over the past five years, leaving investors to question if the capital goods standout still holds value. With shares trading near $136, we analyze its valuation through cash flow models and peer comparisons to gauge the path ahead.
Despite a recent stock dip following increased capital expenditures, Uber's aggressive investments in autonomous vehicles and AI services signal a transformative growth phase, underpinned by robust core financials.
A five-year analysis of Singapore Shipping Corporation reveals flat returns on capital, raising questions about its growth trajectory in a competitive maritime sector.
Oracle Corp. plans a colossal $45-$50 billion capital raise in 2026 to expand its cloud infrastructure, aiming to meet surging demand from AI giants like OpenAI and Nvidia. The move comes as the company's aggressive data center spending pushes its free cash flow negative, a condition projected to last for years.
First American Financial Corp. announces the retirement of director Martha Wyrsch while reaffirming its quarterly dividend, signaling stability in shareholder returns during a period of governance change. The company's stock performance and capital allocation strategy remain in focus for investors.
After years of heavy investment in organic growth, midstream giant Enterprise Products Partners signals a strategic shift, slashing future capital expenditures and ramping up buybacks to return more cash to investors.
Investment firm Tanager Wealth Management has fully divested its position in Centessa Pharmaceuticals, capitalizing on the biotech's near-60% annual surge. The move highlights strategic portfolio rebalancing as the stock's rally potentially amplified its risk profile within a diversified fund.
Despite a stellar 38% gain over the past year, analysis suggests Federated Hermes (NYSE: FHI) shares may still be trading at a discount to their intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity in the capital markets sector.
Amid soaring valuations and bubble fears, venture capital heavyweight Ben Horowitz argues the AI surge is fundamentally different, driven by historic customer adoption and revenue growth that signals a new computing era.
As Visa prepares to report its first-quarter results, investors are weighing its dividend strategy against earnings expectations. We break down the capital required to generate targeted monthly income from its payouts and what moving parts could affect the yield.
Canadian National Railway is ramping up capital returns to shareholders through a significant new share repurchase program and a dividend increase, as the rail giant seeks to reassure investors following a period of underperformance in its stock price.
