Meta Platforms' relentless investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is set to drive capital expenditures to unprecedented levels in 2026, raising questions about long-term returns for the cash-rich tech giant.
Tyson Foods reported a 6.2% increase in Q1 2026 sales to $14.3 billion, driven by robust demand for protein. While the Chicken and Prepared Foods segments showed strength, the company is restructuring its Beef operations, closing one plant and scaling back another, to align with a constrained cattle supply outlook.
As Kevin Warsh emerges as a frontrunner for Federal Reserve Chair, former colleagues paint a picture of a consensus-seeking listener. But with the Fed facing internal divisions and external pressure, questions remain: Is his collaborative style the steady hand needed, or a potential liability in times of crisis?
Despite a volatile post-earnings reaction, Invesco Ltd. maintains robust analyst support with upgraded ratings and bullish price targets, as the asset manager's strategic moves and inflows fuel optimism.
Despite Dell Technologies' strategic push into AI infrastructure and analyst endorsements, its stock continues to underperform the broader market, raising questions about the timing of its promised turnaround.
Shares of Philip Morris International have significantly outperformed the market over the past year, buoyed by its strategic shift towards reduced-risk products. While analysts remain broadly positive, recent downgrades signal growing caution about the pace of transformation and valuation.
Specialty insurer Kinsale Capital Group continues to outpace broader industry growth in key metrics, driven by its focus on underserved, higher-risk markets. However, its premium valuation and recent stock volatility have intensified debate among investors about its long-term sustainability.
Despite a sharp sell-off in its shares, HubSpot reports a surge in new contract signings and projects an expanding free cash flow margin, signaling underlying operational strength even as investors remain wary.
Despite a post-earnings sell-off, Netflix's burgeoning advertising business is laying the groundwork for sustained profit growth, presenting a potential value entry for long-term investors.
Goldman Sachs raises Sweetgreen's price target to $5.60, citing policy tailwinds for consumer spending, even as it maintains a Sell rating. The salad chain's expansion and strong revenue growth continue to draw investor attention.
Analyst firm Benchmark increased its price target for specialty food distributor The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) to $84, maintaining a Buy rating. The move follows strong operational performance, including domestic acquisitions and double-digit international growth in the Middle East.
Despite a modest price target reduction, Morgan Stanley reaffirms its Overweight rating on Wingstop, citing the chicken wing chain's robust unit expansion and system-wide sales momentum as key drivers for its 2026 outlook.
Citigroup initiates coverage of Dutch Bros Inc. with a Buy rating and an $82 price target, citing the drive-through coffee chain's successful national scaling and multiple drivers for sustained same-store sales growth over the coming years.
As the 2026 tax filing deadline approaches, new and expanded federal tax credits and deductions offer significant opportunities for filers to reduce their liability or increase their refund. Experts warn that millions overlook these benefits annually.
Barclays initiates coverage with an Overweight rating and $20 price target on Altimmune, citing strong fundamentals and pipeline potential. The biotech firm prepares to channel recent offering proceeds toward its pivotal Phase 3 development for metabolic liver disease treatment pemvidutide.
Piper Sandler raises its price target on ImmunityBio, citing a near 700% surge in Anktiva sales and promising interim data from the QUILT trials that could support a major label expansion by 2027.
Goldman Sachs and Baird reaffirm positive ratings on automotive technology supplier Visteon (VC), seeing significant upside potential even after modestly lowering price targets, driven by favorable sector outlook and growth in digital cockpit solutions.
A common retirement strategy—delaying Social Security to maximize benefits—can have an unintended consequence for millions: significantly larger garnishments for federal debts. As the Treasury withholds percentages, not fixed sums, a bigger monthly check means a bigger automatic deduction.
The business intelligence firm, led by Michael Saylor, continued its Bitcoin acquisition strategy with a modest $75.3 million purchase last week, bringing its total holdings to 713,502 BTC. Despite a recent price correction, the company's average purchase price remains below current market levels.
A highly sensitive whistleblower complaint alleging misconduct by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been locked within the intelligence bureaucracy since May, with Congress aware of its existence but blocked from reviewing it amid accusations of obstruction.
