As the restaurant industry navigates post-2025 challenges of traffic recovery and margin pressure, the franchise model emerges as a defensive cornerstone for investors, offering scalability and predictable cash flows.
As Washington braces for a potential partial government shutdown, on-chain data reveals a mysterious trader has placed an $82 million leveraged short on Ethereum, echoing patterns of large bets ahead of past political crises.
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, former governor Kevin Warsh, advocates for a dramatic shift in central bank strategy—shrinking its balance sheet—as the key to lowering mortgage rates, a move that challenges prevailing economic orthodoxy.
Analysts have significantly upgraded revenue and earnings forecasts for Powerwell Holdings Berhad (KLSE:PWRWELL), leading to a sharp rise in the price target. However, the projected growth rate still lags behind broader industry expectations.
Drivers across the Midwest are feeling another pinch at the pump as regional gasoline averages rose for a second consecutive week, now sitting just below the national average.
Apple's stock faces pressure from rising component costs even after a blockbuster Q1 fueled by iPhone demand. JPMorgan analysts see the pullback as a chance to buy, citing a discounted valuation and long-term AI and services growth drivers.
Axon Enterprise prepares to report Q4 earnings under intense scrutiny, with its high-flying stock under pressure and a major AI acquisition hanging in the balance. Can its public safety tech expansion justify the premium?
Danish industrial cleaning giant Nilfisk is consolidating its U.S. presence, moving manufacturing to Mexico while establishing a new commercial headquarters in Plymouth, MN, promising continued investment amid local job cuts.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent champions the new 'Trump Accounts' as a crucial savings tool for future generations, brushing aside concerns they may exacerbate inequality. The program gains momentum with backing from JPMorgan, Bank of America, and high-profile philanthropists.
As global travel surges past pre-pandemic records, the influx of visitors is straining infrastructure and reshaping communities worldwide. From European protests to quiet American suburbs, the quest for authentic experiences is colliding with local life, fueling a housing crisis and raising a critical question: can cities belong to both residents and tourists?
With a midnight deadline looming, Congress remains gridlocked, pushing the federal government toward a partial shutdown. While economists predict minimal macroeconomic damage from a brief closure, the disruption to services and federal workers' paychecks will be felt immediately.
Apple shares edged higher following a robust Q1 earnings report headlined by record iPhone revenue, yet the muted gains reflect Wall Street's growing focus on looming supply constraints and the company's strategic pivot to artificial intelligence.
Data security leader Commvault Systems saw its stock price collapse to a 52-week low following its Q3 report, a stark contrast to its strong revenue and earnings beat. The sell-off highlights investor sensitivity to valuation and future guidance in a cooling software sector.
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to advance the Marine Corps' precision-strike capabilities with its long-range Red Wolf missile system, designed to counter maritime threats in the Pacific.
The Walt Disney Company's board of directors is set to meet next week, with sources indicating a final vote on the long-awaited CEO succession plan is imminent. The decision comes as Bob Iger's contract nears its end and follows a turbulent period of leadership transition at the media giant.
SanDisk shares surged nearly 22% this week after the data storage giant reported staggering quarterly results, fueled by enterprise adoption and its critical role in powering AI infrastructure.
Singapore-listed construction firm Keong Hong Holdings reports a significant 42% rise in returns on capital employed over five years, signaling improved operational efficiency even as its asset base shrinks.
As gold and silver surge to record highs, Bitcoin's recent slump reignites debate over its viability as a modern safe-haven asset, challenging its long-touted 'digital gold' narrative.
Dover Corporation (DOV), the diversified industrial manufacturer, continues to attract heavy institutional investment, driving a remarkable long-term share price appreciation. Strong quarterly earnings and bullish guidance underscore the fundamental strength behind the sustained Big Money inflows.
Kirby Corporation (KEX), a leading tank barge operator, is attracting significant institutional capital amid strong quarterly results and optimistic guidance, with its stock rising 11% year-to-date.
