Alphabet's stock surge, driven by its successful integration of AI, has investors weighing whether its current valuation still offers a compelling entry point for long-term growth.
American Express reported a 10.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $17.57 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, yet missed Wall Street's sales expectations. Earnings per share of $3.53 met analyst consensus estimates.
A landmark trade agreement secured during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing will see Chinese import duties on Scotch whisky cut from 10% to 5%, effective immediately. The move, hailed by industry leaders, is projected to inject £250 million into the UK economy and boost competitiveness in a key growth market.
Barclays has initiated coverage on Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) with an 'Equal Weight' rating and a $153 price target, citing strong fundamentals but suggesting the market has already priced in its near-term growth trajectory, particularly from AI data center demand.
Goldman Sachs downgrades iHeartMedia to Sell, warning that shifting audio consumption and ad trends threaten growth, even as the company's TikTok partnership aims to capture younger audiences.
The educational streaming service CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) is drawing strong analyst support following robust Q3 2025 results, with a consensus 'Strong Buy' rating and a $6 price target highlighting significant growth potential from its current trading level.
Shares of Lionsgate Studios Corp. receive a vote of confidence from Seaport Research, which raised its price target following strong box office results. The move underscores broader analyst support for the newly independent content company's library monetization and strategic use of AI.
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) trades near $100.59, presenting a potential valuation disconnect. Our analysis suggests the stock may be significantly undervalued based on discounted cash flow and P/E metrics, even as short-term performance lags behind sector peers.
Following a rupture in their longstanding security alliance, French President Emmanuel Macron and Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno have agreed to reset bilateral relations, placing future cooperation squarely in the economic and developmental sphere.
Precious metals continue their historic surge, outpacing the S&P 500 for a third consecutive year. We examine the powerful drivers behind the rally, from industrial demand to monetary policy, and explore how investors can gain exposure through ETFs while navigating the risks.
The long-term strategic partnership will leverage IQVIA's data-as-a-service platform to unify and streamline commercial data across 59 countries, aiming to accelerate product launches and enhance decision-making for the pharmaceutical giant.
Despite reporting a 22% surge in Q4 2025 net income to $4.1 billion, global payments giant Mastercard is cutting approximately 1,400 jobs as part of a strategic review, highlighting the complex balance between growth and operational efficiency in the fintech sector.
Preliminary Eurostat data reveals Spain and Portugal grew at more than double the eurozone average in Q4 2025, driven by resilient domestic demand and strategic advantages, while the broader bloc's recovery remains uneven.
South Africa has ordered Israel's chargé d'affaires to leave the country within 72 hours, citing "unacceptable violations" of diplomatic protocol and a direct challenge to its sovereignty, further straining relations already tense over the ICJ genocide case.
Israel announces the reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt this Sunday, permitting limited two-way movement for Palestinians after nearly 24 months of tight restrictions. The move is seen as a key development in international ceasefire efforts.
A brutal sell-off in Bitcoin, exacerbated by Federal Reserve uncertainty and weak tech earnings, triggered massive withdrawals from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, casting doubt on near-term price targets.
As uncertainty shapes European markets, some investors are turning their gaze to penny stocks for potential growth. We analyze three companies—GreenMerc, Transferator, and FORIS AG—that combine intriguing prospects with the inherent risks of small-cap investing.
Ark Invest's Cathie Wood suggests the recent historic rally in gold may be a late-cycle bubble, pointing to valuation metrics that have surpassed levels seen in the 1930s. The warning follows a sharp, cross-market sell-off that dragged down precious metals and cryptocurrencies.
Tesla maintained its Bitcoin position through a turbulent quarter, reporting significant unrealized losses as cryptocurrency markets slumped, even as its core automotive business outperformed expectations.
Bitcoin's sharp retreat to $81,000 on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, resulted in massive leveraged position liquidations and sent shockwaves through correlated equities.
