Caterpillar, the industrial titan, rode the AI infrastructure wave to become the top-performing Dow stock in 2025. With record earnings on the horizon, investors are asking if its momentum can defy high valuations and continue into the new year.
For the second year running, a Chicago financial institution has become the nation's first bank failure. Regulators shuttered Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, citing unsafe practices and depleted capital. The FDIC facilitated a swift takeover by Detroit's First Independence Bank, ensuring depositors are protected.
Major U.S. stock indices advanced Monday, setting a positive tone for a week packed with corporate earnings reports from technology giants and other bellwethers. Investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as early results surpass expectations.
While its metaverse venture stumbles, Meta Platforms' core advertising engine and strategic shift toward artificial intelligence are convincing analysts it remains the top contender for outperformance among tech's elite group by 2026.
Mortgage insurance provider MGIC Investment Corp. (NYSE: MTG) reported fourth-quarter revenue that missed analyst expectations, highlighting challenges in a cooling housing market. While earnings per share met consensus, flat year-over-year sales growth disappointed investors.
The professional staffing firm Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) reported fourth-quarter sales that edged past analyst expectations, yet its stock plunged 11.7% as earnings per share fell sharply short of estimates, highlighting ongoing challenges in a tightening labor market.
Shares of GE Vernova (GEV) have surged over 100% in the past year, closing near $726. As the energy transition play captivates the market, analysts are divided on whether its valuation still offers room to run or signals a peak.
Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ: CSWC) reported strong fourth-quarter revenue growth of 18.2%, surpassing Wall Street expectations. However, the business development company's GAAP earnings per share came in modestly below analyst consensus estimates.
The Internal Revenue Service's free online tracker is now active for taxpayers who have filed their 2025 returns, providing daily updates on refund status and estimated deposit dates for 2026.
Chevron Corporation raises its dividend for the 39th consecutive year, backed by robust operational performance, strategic acquisitions like Hess, and a diversified growth pipeline that promises sustained shareholder returns.
Palantir Technologies smashed Wall Street expectations for Q4 2025, reporting a 70% surge in revenue and issuing guidance that signals even stronger growth ahead. The data analytics giant's performance underscores its deepening traction in both government and commercial sectors.
Powersports giant Polaris unveils an industry-first active suspension system in its flagship RZR, alongside approving its 31st consecutive annual dividend increase, signaling a dual focus on innovation and shareholder returns amid portfolio restructuring.
The U.S. Treasury Department has outlined its borrowing needs for the first half of 2026, projecting $574 billion in net marketable debt for Q1 followed by a significantly lower $109 billion for Q2, amid adjustments to cash flow forecasts and federal cash balances.
Walt Disney Co. shares fell sharply Thursday following its Q1 2026 earnings report, as investor focus shifted from beating profit expectations to uncertainty surrounding CEO Bob Iger's successor and cautious guidance on park attendance.
The Internal Revenue Service has officially designated a one-time $1,776 payment to approximately 1.5 million U.S. service members as non-taxable income, providing a financial boost that does not need to be reported on federal returns.
Oracle's ambitious plan to raise up to $50 billion for AI infrastructure has triggered volatile swings in its share price, reflecting broader investor anxiety over the massive capital demands of the artificial intelligence arms race.
Despite recent sharp declines triggered by Fed nomination news, JPMorgan analysts reaffirm a bullish $6,300 per ounce gold target for 2026, citing resilient demand from central banks and investors.
Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) advanced Thursday after Rosenblatt Securities reiterated its Buy rating, with investors eyeing potential benefits from NVIDIA's next-generation AI chips and easing supply constraints.
Shares of Napco Security Technologies surged more than 10% after the company posted quarterly results that handily exceeded analyst forecasts, driven by robust revenue growth and significant margin expansion.
In an unusual acquisition within the ETF space, the investment arm behind former President Donald Trump's social media platform is set to purchase the conservative-themed 'God Bless America' ETF, significantly expanding its asset base and adding active management to its lineup.
