Amid a broader leadership restructuring, financial giant Charles Schwab has appointed its CIO, Dennis Howard, to lead a consolidated unit overseeing technology, operations, and data, signaling a strategic shift to deepen the integration of IT with core business functions.
The global container shipping giant Ocean Network Express reported a net loss for its third fiscal quarter, citing soft demand and declining freight rates, particularly on key Asia-U.S. and Asia-Europe routes. The carrier anticipates a gradual recovery in the coming months.
Deutsche Bank has upgraded AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave to 'Buy,' significantly raising its price target to $140, citing a strong medium-term outlook and capacity expansion plans backed by a deepened partnership with Nvidia.
Citi has updated its model for GlobalFoundries, lifting the price target to $42 and extending its valuation horizon to 2027. The move follows the chipmaker's strategic acquisition of Synopsys' ARC Processor IP business, aimed at accelerating its physical AI roadmap.
SunPower has completed its inaugural installation of high-efficiency Monolith solar panels from REC Silicon in California's Santa Cruz, with local installer Cobalt Power Systems reporting immediate sell-out of initial inventory. The move comes amid surging demand from tech-savvy homeowners and follows SunPower's recent quarterly revenue growth.
The fast-casual salad chain's stock fell sharply this week, pressured by a broader retreat in growth stocks and a reiterated sell call from Goldman Sachs, despite positive signals from the broader restaurant sector.
Michigan's Attorney General has formally demanded the return of state funds from Gotion Inc., a Chinese battery manufacturer, following the collapse of its planned $2.4 billion facility. The move highlights growing tensions over foreign investment in U.S. strategic industries.
Reed Jobs, son of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has secured over $200 million for Yosemite, a venture fund dedicated to pioneering cancer treatments. Backed by major institutions, the fund seeks to transform cancer from a fatal diagnosis to a chronic, manageable disease within a generation.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has issued warnings to 42 prominent law firms, suggesting their diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives could violate antitrust laws by potentially restricting competition for talent.
Cocoa prices staged a modest technical rebound on Friday, halting a month-long slide that had pushed contracts to their lowest levels in over two years. The move higher, driven by short-covering in an oversold market, comes amid a complex backdrop of abundant near-term supplies, weakening demand, and a tightening longer-term outlook.
Global agribusiness leader Bunge Ltd. (BG) reached a fresh three-year high this week, buoyed by strong technical indicators and sustained momentum in the essential food supply chain sector, even as analyst price targets remain widely dispersed.
Amazon is set to eliminate 16,000 corporate roles, marking its largest workforce reduction since 2023. As the tech giant streamlines operations and doubles down on AI, investors are weighing the long-term strategy against near-term turbulence.
Sources indicate OpenAI is accelerating plans for a late-2026 public listing, a move that would place its massive cash burn and long road to profitability under intense investor scrutiny, potentially defining the next phase of the AI boom.
Shares of restaurant operator Bloomin' Brands have tumbled over 35% in six months, raising questions about its financial health and growth trajectory as analysts flag significant risks.
Despite a 39% surge in six months, Darling Ingredients faces scrutiny over its long-term sales decline, margin pressures, and falling profitability. Analysts point investors toward more resilient sectors.
A mixed third-quarter earnings season for therapeutics stocks reveals divergent paths, with United Therapeutics missing estimates while peers like Halozyme and Biogen post strong beats. Sector-wide revenue growth and positive stock reactions suggest underlying investor confidence despite regulatory and pricing headwinds.
Haemonetics (NYSE:HAE) sees its price target raised by Barrington Research following its acquisition of Vivasure Medical, with analysts highlighting the deal's potential to bolster its medical device portfolio and drive growth.
The U.S. rig count saw a marginal increase this week, yet remains significantly below last year's levels as crude production dips and completions activity sends conflicting signals.
Campbell Soup Company will shutter its Hyannis, Massachusetts facility, the original home of Cape Cod Potato Chips, citing economic inefficiency. The closure, affecting 49 jobs, marks a strategic shift of production to larger plants as the snack giant consolidates its network.
Advocate Health, the nation's third-largest nonprofit health system, is investing over $800 million in enhanced compensation and benefits for its 165,000+ employees, raising its minimum wage and expanding tuition aid, mental health support, and paid volunteer time.
