After a brutal 2025, fast-casual restaurant stocks are rallying sharply in early 2026. Analysts debate whether this marks a genuine recovery or a temporary bounce, as consumers pivot towards grocery and convenience store meals, forcing a reckoning on value and quality.
Visa's fiscal first-quarter earnings surpassed expectations, driven by robust cross-border transactions and a surge in high-margin digital services. The payments giant signals confidence in sustained consumer resilience despite some moderation in U.S. debit volumes.
Lumen Technologies pivots decisively toward the enterprise sector, achieving a pioneering AI management certification while divesting its remaining consumer fiber assets to AT&T, signaling a strategic consolidation around business and government services.
A months-long advocacy campaign criticizing Hannaford's pricing and animal welfare policies has gained little traction among Maine shoppers, many of whom remain loyal to the dominant grocer despite concerns over affordability.
Interparfums (IPAR) has locked in exclusive long-term licenses for the Nautica and David Beckham fragrance portfolios, aiming to revitalize the brands and expand their digital footprint globally. The deals signal a strategic push into mainstream lifestyle and celebrity scents.
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a 1.1% organic revenue increase to €1.91 billion for 2025, powered by robust DTC performance. While annual sales dipped slightly on a reported basis, a strong fourth-quarter acceleration signals the payoff of its strategic channel shift.
A deep dive into the conflicting signals from Church & Dwight's stock valuation. While a discounted cash flow model suggests a significant discount, its premium P/E ratio tells a different story, leaving investors to weigh pricing power against market expectations.
After a punishing year for many restaurant stocks, a seismic shift is underway. As inflation-weary diners become more selective, value and experience are trumping category labels, driving a surprising resurgence in casual dining while challenging the fast-casual model.
As Mondelez International prepares to report its quarterly results, investors are watching for signs of sustained growth and margin recovery in a competitive packaged foods landscape.
As J&J Snack Foods prepares to release its quarterly results, investors are weighing stable analyst expectations against a backdrop of mixed performance in the shelf-stable food sector.
Cocoa futures have plunged to multi-year lows, pressured by a global surplus and weakening demand as high chocolate prices curb consumption. Analysts point to favorable harvests in West Africa and falling processing volumes as key factors extending the market's month-long decline.
A strategic report warns that recent tariff hikes could significantly increase clothing costs for American shoppers unless brands rapidly diversify production to a network of partner nations.
A coalition of immigrant advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a newly revealed ICE policy that permits agents to enter private residences without judicial warrants, arguing it violates constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.
A growing financial strategy known as 'soft switching'—opening new bank accounts without closing old ones—is gaining traction. Experts say it can unlock higher yields, better features, and greater flexibility, but requires careful management to avoid pitfalls.
An unexpected jump in the Producer Price Index for December underscores the stubborn nature of inflation, with rising wholesale costs threatening to ripple through the economy and sustain higher prices for households.
Apple's first-quarter revenue surged 16% to $143.8 billion, powered by what CEO Tim Cook called "staggering" demand for the iPhone 17, which generated over $85 billion in sales and fueled explosive growth in China.
With pharmaceutical companies increasingly deploying AI in direct-to-consumer platforms, the regulatory landscape remains fragmented. In the absence of comprehensive federal action, states are stepping in with disparate laws to address privacy and safety concerns, creating a complex compliance challenge for the industry.
Barrell Craft Spirits has sold a contract bottling plant in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, consolidating operations back to its Louisville site amid shifting consumer demand and a broader slowdown in the US whiskey category.
Kuwait mandates sweeping regulations on food delivery platforms, capping commissions and banning exclusivity deals after uncovering anti-competitive practices that hurt restaurants and consumers.
Buoyed by robust quarterly and full-year results, Annaly Capital Management is pivoting more capital toward residential credit and mortgage servicing rights. The mortgage REIT's strategic shift aims to build on its earnings momentum while navigating an evolving interest rate landscape.
