Digital asset markets face a significant liquidity squeeze, with Bitcoin breaking from tech stocks and institutional players stepping in amid a wave of regulatory developments and macroeconomic uncertainty.
ASML Holding's share price has soared 74% over the past year, fueled by relentless demand for its advanced chipmaking equipment. As the stock trades near record highs, investors are grappling with a critical question: has the market gotten ahead of itself, or is this just the beginning?
Merck & Co. reported solid Q4 2025 results but issued a cautious 2026 sales forecast, citing acquisition costs and patent expirations. Despite this, shares rose as the market focused on the company's sustained dividend and aggressive reinvestment in its oncology and vaccine pipelines.
Dutch authorities have initiated a formal investigation into Roblox (NYSE:RBLX), examining potential risks to underage users and the platform's compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act. The probe, focusing on exposure to violent and sexual content, amplifies existing legal pressures from recent U.S. lawsuits and places the company's core safety and moderation systems under unprecedented regulatory glare.
Palantir Technologies' shares surged nearly 7% following a blockbuster earnings report, fueled by a 66% jump in U.S. government revenue. The data analytics firm, a key Pentagon and intelligence community contractor, is riding a wave of increased defense spending, though its high valuation and controversial ICE surveillance work draw mixed reactions from investors and analysts.
Scout Motors, the Volkswagen Group's revived off-road brand, faces mounting financial pressure as construction costs for its flagship U.S. production facility balloon by an additional $1 billion, raising total investment to $3 billion amid delays and regulatory hurdles.
The connected fitness pioneer is reducing its workforce as part of a broader $100 million cost-saving initiative, responding to persistent revenue declines and a shrinking subscriber base since its pandemic-era peak.
Darden Restaurants is winding down its Bahama Breeze brand, closing 14 locations and converting another 14 to other concepts within its portfolio, as the casual dining sector continues to face significant headwinds.
Shares of Richtech Robotics (RR) edged higher while options traders displayed a mixed but leaning-bullish stance, with a notable increase in demand for downside protection as the company's crucial earnings report approaches.
Private mortgage insurer MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by disciplined risk management and a fortified capital position. While forecasting a flat insurance-in-force market for 2026, the company highlighted strategic reinsurance moves and significant capital returns to shareholders.
Shareholders in Tsakos Energy Navigation have seen remarkable gains, with total returns reaching 280% over the past half-decade, driven by strong earnings growth and consistent dividends.
Amid market turmoil following Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, seasoned investor George Noble argues traders have misjudged the nominee as a hawk. He contends Warsh's dovish leanings will instead accelerate the monetary trends that have powered gold and silver to record highs.
Elon Musk has announced the merger of SpaceX and his artificial intelligence firm xAI, creating a $1.25 trillion private tech and aerospace giant. The move intensifies focus on whether Tesla will be the next piece to join Musk's consolidating empire.
While Duke Energy shares have lagged the broader market over the past year, Wall Street maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook, with price targets suggesting significant potential gains for the utility giant.
After an eight-year hiatus from adding new franchise partners, the classic barbecue chain is poised for a strategic Southeastern expansion, backed by upgraded systems and a focus on unit-level profitability.
Conventional wisdom says delay Social Security for bigger checks. But for many Americans, claiming benefits early at 62 is a strategic decision that better manages longevity risk, opportunity costs, and the program's uncertain future.
As Europe's industrial decarbonization push intensifies, major offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are moving from blueprint to reality. From the North Sea to the Mediterranean, new infrastructure is taking shape, setting the stage for critical discussions at the upcoming DECARBON 2026 congress in Austria.
Defying a steep sell-off in digital assets, Cathie Wood's Ark Invest deployed nearly $25 million into crypto-linked equities this week, signaling a bold contrarian bet on the sector's long-term future.
Midstream giant MPLX reports robust 2025 results, announces a 12.5% distribution increase and outlines a $2.4 billion capital plan for 2026 focused on Permian and Marcellus basins, betting on long-term natural gas and NGL demand.
A stark analysis from Galaxy Digital highlights a precarious lack of support for Bitcoin between $70,000 and $80,000, setting the stage for a potential 19% decline to the $63,000 level as the cryptocurrency struggles to regain its safe-haven narrative.
