Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi called for enhanced cooperation to foster an "equal and orderly multipolar world" during a meeting in Beijing. The visit underscores Uruguay's strategic balancing act and China's sustained diplomatic outreach to South America amid global tensions.
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.
The German electrical equipment manufacturer FRIWO AG demonstrates a masterclass in capital allocation, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) surging to an impressive 48%. This marks a dramatic turnaround from losses five years ago, achieved without a significant increase in its capital base, highlighting operational transformation and efficient reinvestment.
In a decisive move prompted by last year's fatal accident, UPS has permanently retired its entire fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters. The decision, incurring a $137 million charge, highlights the mounting pressures and risks within a global air cargo industry grappling with severe aircraft shortages and aging fleets.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate for the first time since 2022, signaling a shift in policy as the economy outperforms expectations and inflation proves more persistent than forecast.
For aspiring homeowners, where to park down payment savings is a critical calculation. With interest rates in flux, the choice between accessible high-yield accounts and locked-in CDs can significantly impact your timeline and final sum.
The U.S. decision to slash tariffs on Indian goods has been met with cautious optimism by Indian industry, though analysts urge restraint until the full scope of the agreement is clarified.
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence and data centers is driving U.S. electricity demand to unprecedented levels, pushing consumer bills up 42% in a decade. As utilities scramble to upgrade an overburdened grid, AI itself is emerging as a critical tool to unlock next-generation power sources like fusion and geothermal energy.
Amidst record market levels, analysts highlight a select group of companies—from AI leaders to emerging fintech—with strong fundamentals and room for significant expansion.
A tentative détente between the U.S. and Iran is injecting optimism into Gulf markets, with bourses in Saudi Arabia and Dubai rallying. Against this backdrop, investors are scouring the region for fundamentally strong companies poised to capitalize on the shifting landscape.
As PTC prepares to release its Q4 financial results, investors are weighing its strong historical performance against a turbulent market for vertical software stocks. Here’s the breakdown.
CME Group is set to report fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday morning, with analysts forecasting a 7.8% revenue increase. The derivatives exchange operator's performance may signal broader capital markets health as peers post mixed results.
Tenable Holdings, a leader in exposure management, reports its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday. All eyes will be on whether the company can maintain its track record of revenue beats against a backdrop of slowing growth forecasts and a battered cybersecurity sector.
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.
Palantir Technologies' stock surged after hours as the data analytics firm reported record quarterly results, fueled by its AI platform. CEO Alex Karp hailed an 'iconic' performance while warning that the company's dominance creates societal and political tensions.
As Equitable Holdings prepares to report fourth-quarter results, investors are watching for signs of stability amid a turbulent period for insurance stocks. With revenue growth expected to stall, the focus shifts to profitability and guidance.
As Regal Rexnord prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching to see if the industrial automation leader can sustain its recent stock momentum and deliver on growth forecasts in a mixed earnings season for machinery peers.
The global insurer faces heightened scrutiny after a recent revenue miss, with analysts projecting a sharp year-over-year sales increase as peers post mixed results.
As Everest Group prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing a history of revenue misses against a stabilizing analyst outlook and a mixed performance across the insurance sector.
Werner Enterprises sees its fair value estimate raised significantly amid shifting analyst sentiment, driven by expectations of tighter truckload capacity and a potential freight market recovery.
