Apple posts a record-breaking quarter driven by iPhone strength, but Wall Street is divided. While some analysts see a massive AI opportunity ahead, others warn that the partnership with Alphabet's Gemini could limit Apple's long-term upside and strategic independence.
As Bob Iger prepares for his second departure, the Disney CEO outlines a forward-looking mandate for his successor during an earnings call, emphasizing evolution in a dynamic media landscape.
The White House has confirmed the launch of a major strategic initiative to stockpile rare earth elements, aiming to reduce American dependence on China for the critical minerals used in defense tech and consumer electronics.
IBM intensifies its focus on the enterprise AI market with the launch of its governed deployment platform, a strategic collaboration with e& for regulated sectors, and the appointment of PepsiCo's Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors.
Buoyed by robust demand for its premium iPhone 17 Pro models, Apple is projected to report its highest quarterly iPhone sales increase in over four years. Analysts spotlight a pivotal AI deal with Google's Gemini as a key future growth lever, even as the tech giant navigates supply chain cost pressures.
Investment firm Curreen Capital, which targets undervalued 'ugly duckling' companies, reported strong 2025 returns. Its latest investor letter highlights automotive parts retailer Advance Auto Parts (AAP) as a prime example of its contrarian approach, despite the stock's recent volatility and mixed performance.
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Lhasa Brewery joint venture to its local partner, Tibet Development, for 292 million yuan ($42 million), ending a partnership marked by operational disputes and significant financial impairments.
A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) shares may be pricing in an overly optimistic outlook for construction growth, with key models indicating potential overvaluation.
The historic Williams Formula 1 team has entered a multi-year partnership with AI firm Anthropic, deploying its Claude AI as a strategic tool for engineering and race strategy. This deal marks a significant move as AI companies accelerate their push into elite sports sponsorships.
Japan has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich sediment from the deep Pacific seabed in a world-first test, marking a significant step in its national strategy to diversify critical mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China.
Amid a market obsessed with artificial intelligence, investment firm Giverny Capital reveals a new position in Hawkins, Inc., a specialty chemicals manufacturer. We examine the rationale behind this contrarian bet and what it says about current market dynamics.
The Walt Disney Company has placed a $30 billion valuation on ESPN as part of its newly finalized strategic partnership with the National Football League, which includes complex future equity options and a major integration of NFL media assets.
The Qatar Investment Authority has backed a new $200 million fund by Shorooq Partners, aiming to inject institutional capital into the region's mature startups and bridge a critical funding hurdle on the path to public listings.
Qatar has tripled its flagship venture capital fund to $3 billion, adding a strategic sweetener: subsidized access to AI computing power. The move aims to position Doha as a competitive hub for tech talent and deep-tech startups in the Gulf region.
The payments giants Visa and Mastercard reported robust revenue and earnings growth for their latest quarters, though their premium valuations continue to spark investor debate on which offers the superior long-term opportunity.
A Dominus and Cheyne Capital partnership wins City of London approval to convert the Grade II-listed Ibex House into a 382-room hotel, slated for a late 2028 opening, complete with a hospitality academy and restored pub.
A deep dive into the shareholder structure of Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) reveals a landscape dominated by institutional investors, whose collective actions can significantly sway the stock's trajectory. With the CEO also holding a substantial stake, we examine the balance of power and what it means for the company's future.
As Artisan Partners prepares to report fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing its recent track record against a backdrop of mixed signals from peers. Will this earnings release mark a turning point?
Walmart appoints veteran executive John Furner as its new chief executive, placing digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and expanded health services at the forefront of its growth strategy.
TransDigm Group's recent acquisitions of Stellant Systems and Jet Parts Engineering, totaling over $3 billion, have analysts debating whether the moves solidify its lucrative aftermarket strategy or stretch its leveraged balance sheet too thin ahead of a critical earnings season.
