The healthcare behemoth's robust 2025 results and 2026 guidance signal a landmark year ahead, as it navigates patent expirations and pricing pressures while maintaining its coveted dividend king status.
Despite fried chicken chains leading fast-food growth, one of Popeyes' largest franchisees has shuttered 17 locations and entered Chapter 11, highlighting the sector's uneven fortunes amid fierce competition and financial pressures.
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), the analytics software giant behind the ubiquitous credit score, has seen its shares retreat from multi-year highs. This pullback has investors debating whether the dip presents a rare entry point or signals that the stock's premium valuation is finally facing a reality check.
After a bruising year that saw its shares tumble by a third, biotech giant CSL is back in the spotlight. We delve beyond the headline numbers, examining valuation models and market sentiment to assess if the sell-off has created a compelling entry point for long-term investors.
As Visa prepares to report its first-quarter results, investors are weighing its dividend strategy against earnings expectations. We break down the capital required to generate targeted monthly income from its payouts and what moving parts could affect the yield.
Facing a significant stock decline and a challenging Medicare Advantage outlook, UnitedHealth Group announces leadership changes and a 'Back to Basics' operational reset, aiming to stabilize its core business amid shifting market dynamics.
RH shares have cratered over 50% in the past year, battered by concerns over high-end consumer spending. While a key valuation model suggests the luxury home furnishing retailer is deeply undervalued, its premium earnings multiple tells a conflicting story, leaving investors to question if this is a buying opportunity or a sign of deeper troubles.
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) shares have retreated from recent highs, prompting investors to reassess the valuation of the credit-scoring giant. With the stock down over 13% in the past month, we examine whether the dip presents a strategic entry point or confirms concerns that the rally has run its course.
Defense giant Lockheed Martin secures a pivotal seven-year agreement to dramatically ramp up production of key missile defense systems while launching a new venture aimed at combating wildfires, signaling a dual-track strategy of reinforcing core government business and diversifying into civilian applications.
In a major strategic shift, uranium-focused Energy Fuels announces a deal to acquire Australian Strategic Materials, aiming to create a vertically integrated rare earths producer outside China. The move comes as the company's stock, already on a meteoric rise, faces new questions about its growth trajectory and valuation.
Shares of Occidental Petroleum (OXY) have rallied roughly 10% over the last quarter, reigniting investor interest. As the oil giant aggressively pursues its Direct Air Capture ventures, analysts are divided on whether the current price of $45.39 reflects its true worth or overlooks significant long-term potential.
Initial unemployment filings in Washington fell slightly last week, even as national figures held steady and other states experienced sharp swings, according to the latest federal data.
Imperial Oil Ltd. reported robust fourth-quarter results, generating nearly $1.4 billion in free cash flow and announcing its largest-ever nominal dividend increase. Despite weather disruptions at its Kearl oil sands operation, the company highlighted record annual production and a disciplined capital return strategy that saw $4.6 billion returned to shareholders in 2025.
TTM Technologies (TTMI) has landed a significant multi-year agreement, valued at up to $200 million, to supply critical components for Raytheon's next-generation LTAMDS radar system. The deal arrives as the defense contractor's stock surges, reigniting discussions on whether its current valuation fully reflects future growth prospects and inherent risks.
Initial unemployment filings in Missouri fell by nearly 25% last week, a significant improvement that contrasts with mixed results seen in other states across the nation.
Expedia Group's latest quarterly results, surpassing expectations across key metrics, have reignited investor interest and a fierce debate over its true worth. While analysts see room for growth, looming challenges in travel demand and disruptive AI search tools cloud the horizon.
Sportswear giant Nike is probing claims by a ransomware group that it has leaked a trove of internal company data. The alleged breach, which comes as Nike navigates restructuring and margin pressures, raises significant questions about cybersecurity readiness and potential impacts on its digital transformation strategy.
PennyMac Financial Services reported Q4 2025 net income of $106.8 million, declaring a $0.30 per share dividend. While full-year profits grew on higher loan production, the quarter was pressured by a sharp decline in mortgage servicing income due to accelerated prepayments, highlighting the volatility inherent in its dual business model.
First Hawaiian Bank (FHB) shares have captured investor interest following a period of mixed performance, trading at $26.55. While recent daily declines contrast with solid monthly and quarterly gains, analysts debate whether the stock's current discount to intrinsic value represents a buying opportunity or reflects underlying economic risks.
A revised price target for industrial conglomerate Illinois Tool Works has refocused investor attention, prompting a fresh assessment of the company's strategic positioning and market sentiment.
