As 7-Eleven prepares for a pivotal North American IPO, the hunt for a new chief executive intensifies. The successor must navigate profitability challenges and steer the iconic convenience chain into its next era. Industry insiders are closely watching a mix of internal veterans and external contenders for the top job.
Disney's board has tapped Josh D'Amaro, the longtime executive behind its lucrative parks and experiences division, to succeed Bob Iger as CEO. The move signals a focus on operational excellence and core assets as the company navigates industry upheaval.
Uniform and facility services giant Cintas Corporation has launched a bold $5.2 billion takeover bid for competitor UniFirst. The proposed acquisition, offering a significant premium, aims to create an industry powerhouse with over a million customers and unlock new operational efficiencies.
As Netflix eyes a blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, industry analysts warn that antitrust scrutiny, not competition from Paramount Skydance, presents the most formidable challenge to the deal's completion.
Following a successful pilot in Saudi Arabia, the French luxury group and the Saudi Fashion Commission are widening their search for sustainable fashion innovators across the region, aiming to accelerate tangible solutions for the industry's environmental challenges.
Porsche's CEO is reportedly weighing the cancellation of the all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman, a move reflecting broader industry recalibration amid cooling EV demand, high development costs, and challenges in key markets like China.
A major investment from an Abu Dhabi royal into Trump's crypto platform raises unprecedented ethical and political questions, casting a shadow over the industry's regulatory future.
Newly released court filings show the convicted financier invested $3 million in the crypto exchange in 2014, raising fresh questions about the industry's formative years and its funders.
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Josh D’Amaro, the executive behind its lucrative parks business, as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Bob Iger in March and aiming to stabilize leadership amid industry upheaval.
The Walt Disney Company has ended years of succession speculation by appointing theme parks and experiences head Josh D'Amaro as its next Chief Executive Officer. The 54-year-old company veteran will succeed Bob Iger in March, tasked with steering the media giant through an industry transformed by AI, consolidation, and shifting consumer habits.
Freshly released court files detail a $3 million investment in Coinbase's 2014 funding round linked to Jeffrey Epstein, adding another layer of complexity to the cryptocurrency industry's early financial history and its ties to controversial figures.
Baron Discovery Fund's latest investor letter spotlights Exact Sciences (EXAS) as a key contributor, buoyed by strong market adoption of its cancer screening tests and favorable industry dynamics, despite the fund's broader quarterly underperformance.
Amidst the inherent volatility of the energy sector, Chevron's vertical integration, 38-year dividend growth streak, and industry-leading balance sheet offer investors a rare blend of high yield and resilience.
While broader markets edged higher, shares of Merck and Pfizer fell Tuesday following their quarterly results, underscoring the strategic pivots and patent-cliff pressures quietly reshaping the pharmaceutical industry.
Despite a strong quarterly market rally led by tech, Diamond Hill Capital's Large Cap Fund underperformed, citing caution on AI hype. Food distribution giant Sysco was a notable laggard in the fund's portfolio, with analysts pointing to broader concerns over consumer spending and the restaurant industry's outlook.
Shares of Dutch semiconductor capital equipment leader ASM International have soared over 210% in the past five years, driven by robust earnings growth and strategic positioning in key chipmaking technologies. While recent monthly gains of 28% turn heads, long-term investors have enjoyed a total shareholder return exceeding 220%, underscoring the company's alignment with enduring industry demands.
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) has delivered a remarkable 173% return to shareholders over the past three years, with a significant 13% jump in the last week alone, signaling a powerful recovery in the cruise industry.
Devon Energy's decision to relocate its corporate headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston is the most recent chapter in a decades-long trend of energy giants leaving the state, eroding its once-dominant position as a central hub of the American oil and gas industry.
Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) shares have surged over 22% in the past 90 days, fueled by robust financials and double-digit returns. But with its P/E ratio trading at a premium to the industry, analysts are divided on whether the stock remains undervalued or is due for a correction.
Lightspeed Commerce embeds AI across its retail and hospitality platforms, aiming to deepen client engagement. While the move aligns with industry trends, analysts debate its immediate impact on adoption rates and the company's long-term valuation.
