Singapore's acting transport minister has outlined the city-state's efforts to combat illicit maritime activity, emphasizing international collaboration is crucial to policing aging tankers used to evade sanctions on oil shipments through the strategic Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
Avery Dennison reported resilient full-year 2025 results, citing disciplined cost management and a strategic portfolio shift towards higher-value categories. While facing softer consumer sentiment and trade policy volatility, the company outlined a quarterly guidance framework for 2026, emphasizing productivity and innovation in a dynamic market.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservative coalition is projected to secure a commanding majority in Sunday's snap election, capitalizing on her high approval ratings and populist appeal, though her assertive foreign policy and economic measures continue to stir regional and market anxieties.
A modest weekly decline offers slight relief at the pump for Midwest motorists, though prices remain higher than a month ago and significantly below last year's peaks.
A USDA analysis reveals a stark 30% average increase in grocery costs since 2016, with staples like coffee and beef leading the surge. Experts point to a complex web of supply chain disruptions, disease, and policy shifts as families feel the pinch at checkout.
As Gulf markets surge on strong oil and corporate performance, investors are looking beyond the major indices. We analyze three lesser-known companies—in healthcare, transportation, and tech—that are demonstrating strong fundamentals and strategic positioning for the coming year.
Major firms from Amazon to Citi are reducing headcounts in the new year, citing AI integration and strategic restructuring as key drivers in a continuing trend of workforce optimization.
As AngloGold Ashanti prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are eyeing a potential special dividend. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the gold miner, with bullion prices showing volatility after a sharp rally. We analyze the stock's prospects ahead of the key earnings confessional.
Despite a stagnant share price since its IPO, Airbnb's fundamentals tell a story of robust growth, industry-leading margins, and a strategic expansion into travel experiences that is creating a new market. This analysis delves into the bull case for ABNB, arguing that current valuations may underestimate its evolving business model and durable competitive advantages.
Amidst surging regional power demand from tech and industrial expansion, Portland General Electric (POR) is positioning itself as a critical infrastructure player. With robust financials, strategic clean energy investments, and a reliable dividend, the Oregon utility presents a compelling case for growth-oriented income investors.
Aflac reports modest Q4 2025 earnings growth, balancing underwriting strength in Japan against investment income pressures. The insurer highlights robust capital levels and a continued $1.1 billion return to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.
Singapore-listed live streaming platform 17LIVE Group Limited (SGX:LVR) is projected by analysts to reach breakeven by 2026, following a period of significant investment and rapid growth expectations.
Piper Sandler (PIPR) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results before the market opens on Friday. Investors will be watching closely to see if the firm can maintain its track record of exceeding revenue expectations, as the broader investment banking sector faces headwinds.
Once Thailand's dominant political force, the Pheu Thai party faces its toughest election yet. With its patriarch in prison and its populist appeal waning, the Shinawatra family's machine may no longer rule but remains a crucial power broker in the kingdom's fractured political landscape.
After navigating a turbulent housing market, Rocket Companies is betting its future on a vertically integrated real estate and finance platform. With key acquisitions now under its belt, analysts debate whether its premium valuation is justified by a new, more resilient business model.
Amazon's latest round of job cuts, part of a global restructuring, has landed heavily in California, with 27 offices across the state affected and the Bay Area bearing a significant brunt.
A detailed analysis of the bullish investment thesis for insurtech disruptor Lemonade, Inc. (LMND), examining its path to profitability, AI-powered scaling, and the significant challenges that remain.
Despite lingering skepticism over its HEYDUDE acquisition, Crocs, Inc. (CROX) presents a compelling value case. With a rock-bottom valuation, aggressive buybacks, and resilient international growth, the iconic clog maker is betting that its financial discipline can outshine fashion risk.
As CEO Bob Iger's tenure nears its end, a growing chorus of analysts warns that Disney's legacy television assets are becoming an unsustainable burden, threatening to overshadow the strength of its parks and studios and potentially leading to prolonged stock underperformance.
SanDisk's stock has skyrocketed, fueled by explosive demand from AI data centers. But with shares swinging wildly and valuation models telling conflicting stories, investors are left questioning how much future growth is already priced in.
