British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai Friday with over 50 business leaders, aiming to deepen UK-China commercial ties. The visit, the first by a UK premier in eight years, comes against a backdrop of renewed US skepticism over Western engagement with Beijing.
PennyMac Financial Services capped a robust fiscal 2025 with Q4 net income of $107 million, overcoming headwinds from an unexpected wave of mortgage prepayments. While competitive pressures limited margin expansion, CEO David Spector pointed to strategic tech investments and a significant embedded refinance portfolio as catalysts for targeted mid-to-high teens ROE later this year.
Buoyed by a banner 2025 and surging consumer appetite for ocean voyages, Royal Caribbean Group forecasts double-digit profit growth for 2026, signaling a full-throttle recovery for the cruise industry.
A growing list of casual dining chains are turning to bankruptcy court and closing underperforming stores as heavy debt loads and shifting consumer habits take their toll. The latest casualty, FAT Brands, has moved to permanently close 32 locations and reject their leases.
South African insurer OUTsurance Group has rewarded long-term investors with a remarkable total shareholder return of 444% over the past five years, significantly outperforming its share price growth, driven by strong earnings and consistent dividends.
A nationwide class action lawsuit alleges Costco's Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken is misleadingly marketed as having 'No Preservatives,' spotlighting growing scrutiny over clean-label claims in the grocery sector and potential risks to the retailer's reputation.
A deep dive into the shareholder structure of Douglas AG reveals that private equity firms, led by CVC Capital Partners, control a commanding 58% of the company, raising questions about strategic direction and long-term stability for the German beauty retailer.
The Justice Department has removed thousands of documents from its website after a major privacy breach exposed the identities of Jeffrey Epstein's victims. The error, blamed on 'technical or human' failure, has sparked outrage among survivors and raised fresh questions about the transparency of the ongoing investigation.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faced intense scrutiny on Fox News over the Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, defending the process while stating that merely socializing with the late financier was not illegal—a comment that has drawn sharp criticism.
Amid global market uncertainty, savvy investors are shifting focus to Asia's resilient technology sector, where companies like Optowide Technologies, Zhejiang Century Huatong, and Digital Garage are demonstrating robust innovation and growth potential despite broader economic headwinds.
JPMorgan's shift to a Neutral rating on Best Buy (BBY) highlights mounting challenges for the electronics retailer, including a tougher holiday quarter and weakening sales trends. With shares down sharply over the past year, investors are debating whether the stock's steep discount represents a value trap or a buying opportunity.
Opendoor Technologies appoints a new CEO to spearhead a strategic pivot, placing artificial intelligence at the core of its home buying and selling operations to refine pricing, manage risk, and challenge traditional real estate players.
Toyota Motor Corporation caps off 2025 with robust global sales, retaining its title as the world's top automaker, powered by accelerating demand for its electrified lineup. As strategic brand investments during Super Bowl LX aim to solidify its U.S. market presence, analysts weigh the company's steady transition against the financial risks of an electric future.
Whirlpool Corporation's return to profitability in Q4 2025 was overshadowed by a market sell-off following its margin-focused 2026 guidance. While innovations like nugget ice makers signal a push for premium pricing, persistent tariff pressures and housing market softness continue to cloud the near-term outlook.
The Swiss retailer Villars Holding (VTX:VILN) is showing promising signs of improved capital allocation, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) rising significantly over the past five years alongside increased investment. While its overall return remains below the industry average, the positive trajectory suggests potential for a turnaround.
Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX has finalized its acquisition of artificial intelligence firm xAI, announcing a controversial long-term strategy to develop space-based AI data centers powered by solar energy, citing insurmountable earthly constraints on power and cooling.
Lemonade's stock soared in January, propelled by the launch of a novel, usage-based insurance plan for Tesla vehicles that slashes premiums when Full Self-Driving is engaged, signaling a strategic pivot towards data-driven, autonomous future.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate for the first time since 2022, signaling a shift in policy as the economy outperforms expectations and inflation proves more persistent than forecast.
Despite a respectable return on capital, Coles Group's flat performance over five years signals a mature business in a holding pattern, leading investors to question its long-term compounding potential.
The cost to insure against swings in South Korean equities has surged to unprecedented levels relative to US markets, signaling deep investor anxiety after a historic rally fueled by AI optimism shows signs of fatigue.
