The world's largest sovereign wealth fund has modeled a scenario where the AI-driven capital spending boom fails to deliver productivity gains, projecting a potential 53% plunge in global equities and a 35% hit to its own portfolio value.
Shares of Coastal Financial (CCB) have tumbled over 13% in the past month, sparking debate among investors. While a proprietary valuation model suggests the stock is deeply undervalued, its premium P/E ratio tells a conflicting story. We examine the numbers and the broader context for regional banks.
Across India's villages and small towns, a new generation of workers is logging on after sunset to label the data that trains the world's most advanced AI systems. This quiet workforce, many of them women and first-generation graduates, is finding economic opportunity while reshaping global tech's supply chain.
Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after Wednesday's market close. Investors are watching for signs of sustained growth in the vocational education sector as economic conditions shift.
IHS Holding Limited, a leading telecom tower operator in emerging markets, is seeing a dramatic reversal in its investment narrative. Long pressured by currency devaluations, the company now stands to benefit from FX tailwinds, operational improvements, and surging data demand, presenting a compelling bull case at a valuation far below peers.
Despite a recent stock dip, Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is drawing investor attention for its aggressive growth strategy and operational moat. We analyze the bull case, weighing its fee-earnings trajectory against a premium valuation and macroeconomic headwinds.
The abrupt Chapter 7 filing of Synergy World Inc., a key gift card partner for Costco, has exposed vulnerabilities in the popular discount gift card market, leaving thousands of cardholders with potentially worthless credits and highlighting broader consumer protection gaps.
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.
Havana acknowledges 'communications' with the Trump administration but stops short of confirming talks, as fuel shortages and U.S. pressure push the island toward a humanitarian brink.
Investment firm Kiker Wealth Management has significantly reduced its holdings in the Invesco PDBC ETF, part of a sweeping divestment that slashed its total assets from $198 million to just $3 million by year-end 2025.
Amidst a complex macroeconomic backdrop, a select group of Asian small-cap stocks is capturing attention for their distinct value propositions and growth narratives. We examine China Feihe, Digital China Holdings, and Thai Beverage, assessing their financial health and strategic positioning in volatile markets.
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.
Natural gas futures tumbled over 25% on Monday, hitting a three-week low, as a swift recovery in U.S. production and a warmer weather forecast alleviated supply concerns sparked by last week's Arctic blast.
President Claudia Sheinbaum commits to humanitarian support and exploring fuel shipments to Cuba, directly challenging Trump administration efforts to isolate Havana. The move risks escalating tensions ahead of crucial U.S.-Mexico trade talks.
Venezuela enacts its most significant oil reform in nearly 50 years, dismantling core socialist tenets to attract foreign capital. While promising a production boost, the new hybrid system raises questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and whether it offers enough to lure back wary investors.
Amid global economic uncertainty, investors are turning to Asian dividend-paying companies for portfolio resilience. We examine three high-yield stocks from South Korea and Hong Kong, weighing their income potential against underlying risks.
Despite economic headwinds, the U.S. footwear market maintained its $90 billion valuation in 2025, with running styles, clogs, and high-shaft boots leading Q4 sales as consumers prioritized comfort and versatility.
PPG Industries' stock has climbed over 20% this quarter following robust 2025 results and an upgraded 2026 earnings forecast. While analysts cheer the company's strategic execution, questions linger about valuation and macroeconomic headwinds.
Investment firm Stanich Group has liquidated its entire position in the iShares ESG Aware USD Corporate Bond ETF (SUSC), a move analysts interpret as a reallocation towards equities amid shifting macroeconomic forecasts.
As growth investing maintains its momentum, fueled by economic expansion and AI investment, we analyze three standout ETFs that offer investors diversified, cost-effective exposure to this high-performing segment.
