From Mussolini's Rome-Berlin Axis to Bush's 'Axis of Evil,' the term has evolved into a potent geopolitical label. Its revival to describe groupings like the 'Axis of Upheaval' reveals how language frames modern conflicts and defines the boundaries of legitimacy in international politics.
Forty years after Reagan and Gorbachev's historic meeting in Iceland envisioned a world free of nuclear weapons, expired treaties, rising stockpiles, and new global players are fueling a dangerous relapse.
As the 2027 deadline for Swift's Case Management standard approaches, banks face a strategic inflection point. Early adopters of native processing are poised to unlock operational resilience and revenue growth, while laggards risk entrenched inefficiency and competitive decline.
A major court judgment tied to a 2021 fatal collision, alongside other vehicle incidents, severely impacted Landstar's fourth-quarter profits, compounding pressures from skyrocketing insurance premiums.
Equinor's stock has gained ground over the past month, yet a detailed fair value analysis suggests the Norwegian energy giant may be trading at a premium. Investors are weighing strong long-term momentum against future headwinds from the green shift.
Goldman Sachs raises Sweetgreen's price target to $5.60, citing policy tailwinds for consumer spending, even as it maintains a Sell rating. The salad chain's expansion and strong revenue growth continue to draw investor attention.
Analyst firm Benchmark increased its price target for specialty food distributor The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) to $84, maintaining a Buy rating. The move follows strong operational performance, including domestic acquisitions and double-digit international growth in the Middle East.
Despite a modest price target reduction, Morgan Stanley reaffirms its Overweight rating on Wingstop, citing the chicken wing chain's robust unit expansion and system-wide sales momentum as key drivers for its 2026 outlook.
Stephens lowers price target on Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) citing near-term oversupply pressures, but the egg producer's long-term strategy remains focused on expanding its cage-free capacity through acquisition.
Freedom Capital initiates coverage on Mama's Creations (MAMA) with a Buy rating and a $16 price target, citing the company's expanding national footprint, product innovation, and strong recent earnings as key growth catalysts in the fresh meal sector.
BMO Capital maintains its Outperform rating on Primo Brands Corporation (PRMB) despite lowering its price target, citing strong premium brand growth and a long-term recovery path for its direct-to-consumer segment.
Citigroup initiates coverage of Dutch Bros Inc. with a Buy rating and an $82 price target, citing the drive-through coffee chain's successful national scaling and multiple drivers for sustained same-store sales growth over the coming years.
A sustained plunge in the U.S. dollar's value, driven by soaring debt and geopolitical estrangement, threatens higher consumer costs, rising borrowing rates, and a sharp decline in foreign investment, economists warn.
Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe via TurkStream increased in January, even as the EU finalizes a sweeping ban and Moscow's overall sales hit a multi-decade low, underscoring the continent's complex and uneven energy transition.
Southwest Airlines' stock just logged its biggest daily gain since 1978, fueled by a decisive break from its past. As bag fees, assigned seating, and new revenue streams take hold, the carrier's bold transformation is winning over Wall Street and setting the stage for a projected profit surge.
JPMorgan raises its price target for Celsius Holdings (CELH) to $77, citing upside potential from its deepening PepsiCo partnership and the expanding distribution of its Alani Nu brand ahead of Q4 earnings.
As Bob Iger steps aside, incoming CEO Josh D'Amaro inherits a media giant facing stagnant growth, a challenged streaming division, and intense sector consolidation. Analysts debate whether a strategic overhaul or a potential sale offers the best path forward for the House of Mouse.
The iconic mall retailer Claire's, under new ownership, appoints retail veteran Michelle Goad as Chief Brand Officer to spearhead a transformation focused on modernizing its piercing services and store experience, betting against the e-commerce tide to reclaim its status as a cultural hub for young girls.
The Vatican has launched a meticulous three-month restoration of Michelangelo's iconic 'Last Judgment' fresco in the Sistine Chapel, aiming to revive the masterpiece's original chromatic brilliance obscured by decades of grime.
A federal appeals court has dismissed a Justice Department misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, ruling the government failed to substantiate its allegations regarding the judge's public comments.
