Amid a volatile economic backdrop, consumer discretionary stocks are lagging the broader market. We examine three companies—Columbia Sportswear, Movado, and iHeartMedia—whose business models and valuations make them vulnerable in the current climate.
As earnings season winds down, the waste management sector reveals a tale of resilience and regulatory reckoning. While Enviri's results disappointed, others like Perma-Fix surprised to the upside, highlighting the industry's complex dance between steady demand and economic sensitivity.
President Donald Trump announces his intent to nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, seeking a policy shift aligned with his economic vision amid debates over inflation and the Fed's independence.
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.
Despite political instability, Libya's low production costs and proximity to key markets are drawing major investment, while Venezuela's vast reserves remain hamstrung by economic and geopolitical hurdles.
Despite facing a challenging macroeconomic climate marked by reduced restaurant visits and a government shutdown, Performance Food Group (PFGC) reported fiscal Q2 2026 results in line with its guidance, showcasing growth in sales and profitability while prioritizing debt reduction.
Amidst a challenging macroeconomic climate of steady rates and low consumer confidence, a select group of technology firms are demonstrating remarkable resilience. We examine three companies from the Global High Growth Tech and AI screener that are leveraging innovation to outpace their markets.
The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its benchmark rate signals underlying economic strength, leaving mortgage rates largely unmoved. While affordability challenges persist, a gradual rebalancing of the market offers cautious optimism for buyers and sellers.
Amid concerns over resources and utility costs, a perspective from a former Virginia resident argues that strategically developed data centers could be the catalyst Oklahoma needs to transform its economy and infrastructure, citing Loudoun County's dramatic success as a blueprint.
The Federal Reserve will maintain current capital buffer rules for banks through 2026, delaying a key update to its stress testing framework by a year to incorporate public feedback, while outlining severe recession scenarios for next year's assessments.
The Monetary Policy Committee maintains the base rate at 3.75%, a level held since December's cut, as policymakers balance inflation concerns against fragile growth signals.
Despite reporting a 25.7% year-over-year sales increase, Xerox's fourth-quarter results fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending its stock lower. Management pointed to tariffs, rising costs, and IT segment challenges as key headwinds, while analysts probed the sustainability of growth from recent acquisitions.
Amidst a backdrop of steady central bank rates and wavering consumer sentiment, income-focused investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for resilience. We examine three companies from Asia demonstrating strong payout fundamentals.
Avery Dennison reported resilient full-year 2025 results, citing disciplined cost management and a strategic portfolio shift towards higher-value categories. While facing softer consumer sentiment and trade policy volatility, the company outlined a quarterly guidance framework for 2026, emphasizing productivity and innovation in a dynamic market.
Major firms from Amazon to Citi are reducing headcounts in the new year, citing AI integration and strategic restructuring as key drivers in a continuing trend of workforce optimization.
A sweeping new Gallup survey reveals a stark transatlantic divide: while the world frets over the economy, Americans and Taiwanese cite political dysfunction as their top national ill.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi outlined a vision where the company's food delivery and freight networks could be the key to making robotaxis viable, by keeping autonomous vehicles utilized during off-peak ride-hailing hours.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz embarks on a pivotal three-nation Gulf tour, signaling Berlin's strategic push to diversify trade and energy partnerships amid global realignment, as both Germany and the Gulf monarchies seek to reduce mutual dependencies.
U.S. stock futures edged up Wednesday morning, supported by a six-month high in consumer confidence, even as Treasury yields hold near 4.3%, setting the stage for a tug-of-war between sentiment and borrowing costs.
While major indices capture attention, a deeper look reveals resilient companies in South Korea and Japan navigating interest rate uncertainty and shifting consumer sentiment with strong fundamentals. Here’s what makes them stand out.
