A strong cash position can signal financial resilience or a lack of growth investment. We analyze three cash-heavy firms: two with sustainable growth runways and one where caution is warranted.
Silgan Holdings surpassed revenue and profit expectations in its fourth quarter, fueled by robust growth in its dispensing systems and the successful integration of recent acquisitions. The packaging giant forecasts stable margins for the coming year despite macroeconomic headwinds.
Caterpillar's robust Q4 earnings, fueled by record power and energy sales, have lifted its stock. But analysts' probing questions reveal the challenges ahead on capacity, costs, and digital growth.
As Rivian's stock hovers below $20, investors are weighing its innovative vehicle lineup against steep financial losses and a market dominated by Tesla. With the launch of its more affordable R2 model on the horizon, is now the time to buy, or is caution warranted?
The FCA and PSR have detailed their strategy to implement the UK's National Payments Vision, targeting enhanced speed, security, and resilience in retail transactions through closer regulatory coordination and infrastructure modernization.
Google's parent company closed 2025 with robust profit and revenue, powered by surging cloud demand. Yet, a sharp increase in planned capital expenditure for AI infrastructure spooked investors, sending shares lower and signaling a new, more uncertain investment phase for the tech giant.
Shareholders of Atmos Energy (NYSE: ATO) have delivered a strong vote of confidence, approving all eight proposals at the annual meeting. The sweeping approvals include the election of the full board, ratification of the auditor, and key governance amendments, signaling smooth sailing for the natural gas utility's leadership and strategic direction.
As surging data center demand electrifies the traditionally steady utility sector, NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy emerge as key infrastructure players with compelling total return prospects.
ExxonMobil Guyana has completed the purchase of the FPSO ONE GUYANA from SBM Offshore in a $2.32 billion deal, solidifying its stake in the prolific Stabroek block. SBM will continue to operate and maintain the vessel until 2035 under an integrated model.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation (HMN) reported its highest-ever annual earnings for 2025, fueled by strong premium growth and favorable weather. The company provided a confident outlook for 2026, targeting nearly 10% growth in normalized earnings while continuing to invest in its specialized distribution network and operational efficiency.
Cipher Mining's strategic shift from Bitcoin mining to building AI data centers for Amazon, funded by a $2 billion debt offering, has triggered a sharp sell-off as markets weigh the long-term contracts against new financial risks.
Pipeline and logistics giant MPLX has laid out a detailed $2.4 billion organic capital plan targeting expansion in the Permian and Marcellus basins through 2026, while signaling disciplined M&A to bolster its natural gas and NGL footprint. The move comes as the partnership rides a wave of strong unit performance and consistent cash returns to investors.
Amid rising regional tensions, U.S. defense technology firms are making a concerted push into Asian markets at the Singapore Airshow, offering drones and AI systems tested in Ukraine to allies wary of China's military expansion.
U.S. defense technology firms, buoyed by battlefield experience in Ukraine and surging investment, are making a concerted push into Asian markets at the Singapore Airshow. Their advanced unmanned systems and AI-powered platforms are being pitched as critical solutions for nations wary of China's expanding military footprint.
Global infrastructure giant AECOM has appointed Ivan Chindurza as its Head of Renewables for Europe, a strategic hire aimed at capturing a larger share of the region's booming energy transition market and deepening its consultancy offerings beyond traditional construction.
As the FTSE 100 grapples with headwinds from weak Chinese trade data and falling commodity prices, investors are turning their attention to growth companies where executives and directors hold significant stakes. High insider ownership is often seen as a vote of confidence, aligning leadership interests with shareholders. This analysis spotlights three such UK-listed firms with insider ownership exceeding 12%, examining their growth trajectories and market positioning.
Brazilian conglomerate Ultrapar sees a major investor trim its stake below a key threshold, even as the company secures board approval for a decade-long strategic plan heavily focused on artificial intelligence and continued expansion in energy and infrastructure.
Fluence Energy has secured a long-term supply agreement to provide its Gridstack Pro energy storage systems for a major solar-plus-storage project in Arizona, developed by BrightNight and Cordelio Power. The deal expands the company's U.S. utility-scale pipeline as its stock, following a meteoric rise, faces heightened scrutiny over its valuation.
At its 44th annual shareholder meeting, WaFd Bank secured key approvals while fielding questions on branch strategy, AI investment, and competitive pressures. The century-old institution reaffirms its commitment to balancing physical presence with technological advancement.
Months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire halted the deadliest fighting in years, a surge of violence in Gaza is testing the agreement's durability. With casualties mounting and key provisions stalled, residents and officials question the future of the truce as distrust between Israel and Hamas deepens.
