As Central Florida's skyline rapidly transforms, a union leader highlights the soaring demand and wages for skilled tradespeople, positioning it as a resilient alternative to debt-laden college degrees and AI-threatened white-collar jobs.
As national home sales hit a three-decade low, Asheville's real estate landscape is stabilizing, with increased inventory and moderated price growth pointing toward a more balanced market next year.
Buoyed by strong demand in both the U.S. and U.K. markets, Watches of Switzerland Group has upgraded its revenue forecast for FY26. The luxury retailer cites sustained growth across categories and the recent acquisition of Deutsch & Deutsch as key drivers, even as it navigates margin pressures from inflation and brand adjustments.
Wall Street analysts have significantly raised revenue and earnings projections for Franklin Resources (BEN), citing an accelerating growth trajectory that outpaces both its historical performance and industry peers.
Elon Musk has consolidated his artificial intelligence venture, xAI, into SpaceX, creating a combined entity valued at $1.25 trillion. The strategic move aims to fuse advanced space infrastructure with cutting-edge AI development, with Musk citing orbital computing as a future cost-saving imperative.
Mitsubishi Motors reported a 6.3% year-on-year increase in global vehicle production for December 2025, driven by a sharp 16% rise in domestic Japanese output, though overseas production and home market sales saw declines.
Toyota Motor Corp. is significantly ramping up its hybrid and plug-in hybrid production targets, aiming for 6.7 million units by 2028—a 30% increase over its 2026 goal—as it bets on a multi-pathway strategy in the global transition away from traditional combustion engines.
Despite a below-industry average return on capital, HELLA GmbH KGaA has dramatically improved its operational efficiency over the past five years, catching the eye of analysts and rewarding long-term shareholders.
Amid a challenging macro environment for smaller stocks, corporate insiders are placing strategic bets. We examine three global small-cap companies—NIOX Group, Ainsworth Game Technology, and Nufarm—where recent insider buying activity signals underlying confidence despite headline risks.
Amid a backdrop of steady interest rates and mixed economic signals, a significant number of global equities are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value, offering potential opportunities for discerning investors.
As the FIFA World Cup approaches, homeowners in host cities are investing heavily to attract soccer fans, hoping for record-breaking nightly rates. But in an increasingly competitive market, proximity to the stadium is no longer a guarantee of success.
In a move timed for the biggest snacking weekend of the year, PepsiCo announces price cuts of up to 15% on its flagship chip brands including Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos, directly addressing consumer affordability concerns.
Lumen Technologies met Q4 revenue expectations but saw an 8.7% year-over-year sales decline to $3.04 billion, while non-GAAP earnings of $0.23 per share surpassed estimates. The company's strategic shift toward enterprise services and network modernization marks a critical transition phase.
Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index has plunged below a critical threshold, suggesting the recent sell-off may have been overextended as the cryptocurrency hovers near a historically significant support zone between $73,000 and $75,000.
Industrial supplies giant W.W. Grainger (GWW) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 sales, driven by strategic technology investments and market share expansion, though earnings per share slightly missed estimates amid a challenging macroeconomic climate.
Amgen's fourth-quarter earnings surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by strong performance across its key brands and promising progress in its late-stage pipeline, particularly the obesity candidate Meritide.
Research giant Gartner matched revenue forecasts for Q4 2025 but faces a tougher selling climate. While earnings beat estimates, the market reaction was negative as the company outlines a strategic pivot to reignite growth.
Skyworks Solutions surpassed Wall Street's profit expectations in its latest quarter, driven by growth in automotive and IoT sectors, despite a slight year-over-year revenue dip. The company's forward guidance signals confidence, even as the mobile market shows early signs of a turnaround.
Merck & Co. reported fourth-quarter revenue that beat Wall Street expectations, fueled by its cancer blockbuster and new launches. However, a full-year sales forecast that fell slightly short of estimates highlights the challenges of generic competition and pricing pressures facing the pharma giant.
Starbucks posted better-than-expected Q4 sales, driven by a U.S. customer traffic rebound, but earnings per share fell short of consensus. The mixed results and management's turnaround plan faced intense scrutiny during the analyst Q&A session.
