Graphic Packaging International reported a significant drop in fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 profits, with net income falling 48% and 33% respectively. The packaging giant faces pressure from consumer affordability issues and competitive markets, prompting a strategic review by its newly appointed CEO.
Venture firm SNAK, founded by ex-Pritzker Group investors, closes an oversubscribed $50 million fund to back digitization in overlooked industrial and B2B verticals, betting on a new wave of marketplace startups beyond consumer tech.
Engineering firm Tecnimont and energy technology leader Baker Hughes have entered a strategic partnership to jointly pursue modular liquefied natural gas projects worldwide, aiming to deliver faster, more flexible, and lower-emission infrastructure.
Pacific Gas & Electric and technology partner Itron are advancing a strategic collaboration focused on grid-edge intelligence. The initiative aims to bolster grid reliability, integrate renewable energy, mitigate wildfire risks, and support California's growing electric vehicle ecosystem.
Industrial components maker Kadant Inc. (KAI) has finalized a €157 million deal to acquire Austrian precision parts manufacturer voestalpine BÖHLER Profil, a key supplier for over three decades. While the acquisition strengthens Kadant's consumables-focused strategy and secures critical patented technology, executives caution that accounting complexities and existing inventory will dilute earnings through much of 2026 before margin benefits materialize.
The sharp retreat in cocoa futures from record highs presents a new strategic dilemma for Mondelez and its rivals, forcing a delicate balance between protecting margins and retaining cost-sensitive consumers in a volatile market.
Analysts at Northland Capital have downgraded Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM), citing a stock price nearing full valuation and management's guidance for a significant slowdown in orders by 2026. The move comes just after Graham's strategic $35 million acquisition of mixing technology pioneer FlackTek.
Microchip Technology introduces the MCPF1525, a compact, high-density power module designed to meet the escalating energy demands of AI data centers. The stackable device promises significant space savings and advanced programmability for powering PCIe switches and compute MPUs.
The technology and marketing firm SharpLink Gaming has formally rebranded as Sharplink, Inc., a move signaling a strategic pivot beyond its gaming industry roots. The change, effective February 3, follows a filing in Delaware.
As two NFL titans clash in the Super Bowl, Nevada retailers project an unprecedented economic windfall, with consumers prioritizing game-day experiences despite inflationary pressures.
Coca-Cola announces the discontinuation of Minute Maid's iconic frozen canned juices by early 2026, marking a strategic shift away from a once-dominant format as consumer preferences evolve.
Even if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's emergency tariffs, the administration has alternative legal tools ready to impose similar import taxes, potentially leaving businesses and consumers with continued high costs.
Amid market jitters over AI monetization, chip giants Micron Technology and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing present a case for strategic investment, backed by strong fundamentals and critical roles in the AI supply chain.
PepsiCo's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations, but the story behind the numbers reveals a strategic pivot: slashing snack prices to win back consumers while banking on productivity gains and international markets to fuel its 2026 ambitions.
As credit card interest rates soar past 20%, consumer advocate Clark Howard warns that mounting revolving debt is creating a financial trap for millions, demanding urgent action rather than gradual repayment.
Industrial technology conglomerate Fortive (NYSE:FTV) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped analyst forecasts, driven by strong execution and disciplined capital allocation, even as broader market headwinds loom.
As consumer habits shift decisively toward mobile, Meta Platforms' AI-driven engagement growth presents a formidable challenge to streaming pioneer Netflix, reshaping the landscape of the digital attention economy.
Shares of Capital One Financial (COF) surged following the release of Aristotle Capital Management's Q4 2025 investor letter, which highlighted the consumer finance giant as a key contributor to its value strategy's performance. The move comes amid a resilient economic backdrop where value stocks have shown renewed strength.
GSK reported robust full-year 2025 results, with sales exceeding £32 billion and profit growth outpacing revenue. Executives outlined a 2026 strategy focused on maximizing recent drug launches, accelerating late-stage pipeline assets, and leveraging technology, while navigating currency headwinds and a profit shift to the second half.
A consumer's reduced credit limit on a seldom-used travel card raises questions about credit score impact and potential ripple effects across other lenders.
