As data centers scramble to upgrade for the AI era, a critical bottleneck has emerged in optical communications. AXT, Inc., a specialist in compound semiconductor substrates, finds itself at the center of this shift, leveraging a unique supply chain advantage to meet explosive demand for indium phosphide.
Despite near-term headwinds in the housing market, Pool Corporation (POOL) is showing signs of resilient fundamentals. With revenue growth turning positive and a robust balance sheet, analysts argue the pool supplies distributor is positioned for a rebound as macroeconomic conditions potentially improve.
The Texas-based independent theater chain LOOK Dine-In Cinemas has permanently closed its doors in Downey, Redlands, and Monrovia, leaving employees jobless and highlighting the ongoing struggles of mid-sized cinema operators against shifting consumer habits and streaming dominance.
Aerospace and industrial systems supplier Woodward (WWD) has raised its dividend by 14% on the back of robust first-quarter sales and profit growth. The move signals management's confidence but also prompts fresh scrutiny over whether the stock's current price fully reflects its cyclical positioning and future prospects.
The Malaysian snack food manufacturer is posting a notable improvement in its return on capital employed (ROCE), outperforming industry averages and suggesting effective reinvestment strategies that could appeal to long-term investors.
Often overshadowed by flashier tech names, glass and materials science giant Corning has secured a multi-year, $6 billion agreement with Meta Platforms to supply optical fiber for AI data centers, positioning itself as a critical but under-the-radar beneficiary of the infrastructure build-out.
Woodward (WWD) kicked off fiscal 2026 with robust earnings, driven by a surge in aerospace services and industrial sales. The company raised its full-year outlook but cautioned on supply chain pressures and announced a strategic wind-down of its volatile China On-Highway business.
Industrial giant Caterpillar secures a landmark agreement to supply 2 gigawatts of power generation and storage to the Monarch Compute Campus, positioning itself at the forefront of meeting the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The arrest of BitRiver's founder on tax evasion charges coincides with an insolvency claim filed against the company, compounding pressures from sanctions, energy debts, and internal strife.
A young Australian woman has died following a horrific incident where her backpack became entangled in a ski lift at a popular Japanese resort, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo report a weekend drone attack on Kisangani's airport, marking a significant westward expansion of the conflict as M23 rebels are accused. No casualties were reported.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra attended a White House event where President Trump unveiled 'Project Vault,' a $12 billion initiative to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals aimed at securing U.S. industrial supply chains.
Amidst a mixed Asian market landscape, companies with significant insider ownership are drawing investor attention. We examine three high-growth firms from South Korea and China where executives and directors have substantial skin in the game.
NXP Semiconductors projects first-quarter revenue above analyst expectations, fueled by resilient automotive chip sales and signs of stabilization in the industrial sector, despite ongoing softness in communications infrastructure.
SoFi Technologies partners with GoTu to embed its 'SoFi at Work' financial solutions directly into the gig-work platform for healthcare professionals, aiming to tap into a growing market as the company navigates a volatile stock performance.
A new Treasury Department assessment paints a picture of an economy entering the new year with sustained momentum, driven by business investment and consumer spending, while key inflation metrics show continued moderation.
Caterpillar, the industrial titan, rode the AI infrastructure wave to become the top-performing Dow stock in 2025. With record earnings on the horizon, investors are asking if its momentum can defy high valuations and continue into the new year.
The Texas-born travel center giant Buc-ee's is renowned for massive stores and spotless restrooms. But its most disruptive industry practice might be its pay scale, which far exceeds typical convenience store wages and fuels intense competition for jobs.
A 25-year-old Johnstown woman faces 18 felony counts, including arson endangering lives, after investigators say she intentionally set a duplex fire that forced residents to leap from second-story windows to escape.
UPS's ambitious free cash flow target for 2026 appears to secure its hefty dividend, but a closer look reveals reliance on asset sales, deep cost cuts, and reduced capital investment—a strategy that may be mortgaging its long-term expansion.
