Intuit has forged a multi-year alliance with Affirm, embedding the 'buy now, pay later' provider as the exclusive installment financing solution within QuickBooks Payments. The move aims to bolster cash flow for SMBs while tightening Intuit's grip on the small business financial ecosystem.
As Oklo advances its first Aurora reactor and fuel recycling plans, the company is positioning its small-scale nuclear technology as a critical solution to the soaring energy demands of artificial intelligence data centers, despite significant financial and execution hurdles.
London-based insurtech firm Artificial Labs has secured $45 million in a Series B funding round led by CommerzVentures. The capital injection will drive a planned doubling of its workforce and support an ambitious expansion into the US market by 2026.
CPA Australia cautions that the latest interest rate increase will intensify financial pressures on families and small enterprises, calling for long-term government reforms to improve the business environment and access to professional advice.
As a record number of Americans forgo parenthood, the traditional roadmap for wills, trusts, and end-of-life care is being rewritten. Without clear heirs, experts warn of legal limbo and financial vulnerability, urging proactive planning.
As Central Florida's skyline rapidly transforms, a union leader highlights the soaring demand and wages for skilled tradespeople, positioning it as a resilient alternative to debt-laden college degrees and AI-threatened white-collar jobs.
At its New York investor event, Western Digital detailed an accelerated roadmap for its next-generation HAMR drives and a strategic pivot squarely toward AI and cloud data centers, backed by a new $4 billion share repurchase program and bullish long-term financial targets.
Chinese sportswear leader ANTA makes a strategic entry into the U.S. physical retail market with a flagship store in Beverly Hills, aiming to blend performance innovation with cultural storytelling, following its recent major investment in Puma.
New data reveals a stark contradiction in American spending habits: while nearly half admit impulse buys hurt their finances, the pursuit of instant joy and social pressure keeps wallets open. Experts warn of a 'restriction-binge' cycle and offer pathways to more intentional financial health.
A second day of heavy losses for software and analytics stocks worldwide underscores mounting investor fears over AI disruption, with companies in legal services and data analytics bearing the brunt of the selloff.
SLB has been awarded a significant five-year, $1.5 billion integrated contract by Kuwait Oil Company to manage the next, more technically demanding phase of the Mutriba field's development.
Amid a challenging macro environment for smaller stocks, corporate insiders are placing strategic bets. We examine three global small-cap companies—NIOX Group, Ainsworth Game Technology, and Nufarm—where recent insider buying activity signals underlying confidence despite headline risks.
Graphic Packaging Holding met revenue targets in Q4 2025, but a significant profit shortfall highlights the margin squeeze facing the packaging industry. The company's focus shifts to aggressive cost-cutting and inventory management amid tepid market demand.
Industrial supplies giant W.W. Grainger (GWW) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 sales, driven by strategic technology investments and market share expansion, though earnings per share slightly missed estimates amid a challenging macroeconomic climate.
H&R Block's fourth-quarter revenue surpassed expectations, fueled by demand for its assisted tax preparation and strategic AI investments. The company forecasts full-year revenue near $3.89 billion, signaling confidence in its tech-enhanced service model and small business expansion.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin suggests the blockchain's rapid layer-1 scaling is outpacing expectations, necessitating a strategic rethink for auxiliary networks like Arbitrum and Optimism beyond mere transaction processing.
While strategic cash burn can fuel growth, several prominent companies are showing alarming financial metrics that signal deep risk for investors. We analyze three such stocks where negative free cash flow margins and stretched valuations raise red flags.
While business services firms help companies optimize operations, the sector has underperformed the broader market. A combination of tightening corporate budgets and disruptive AI technologies is weighing on sentiment. We examine three specific stocks where caution may be warranted.
Strong cash generation is the lifeblood of corporate longevity, but not all cash-rich companies are created equal. We examine two firms excelling at converting cash into shareholder value and one where robust cash flow masks underlying challenges.
In turbulent markets, low-volatility stocks offer investors a refuge. We examine three established companies with strong fundamentals and the potential for steady, long-term appreciation.
