A routine student achievement report in California's Pajaro Valley Unified School District ignited a tense exchange over language, as a board vice president demanded the term "homeless" be replaced with "unhoused," calling the former personally offensive.
New data indicates Apple's App Store revenue grew to $3.4 billion in the first 35 days of its fiscal second quarter, a 6.3% year-over-year increase, as user spending continues to outpace download growth, according to a Bank of America analysis.
Yum China Holdings (NYSE: YUMC) capped off a robust fiscal 2025 with accelerating store growth, improved profitability, and enhanced shareholder returns. The fast-food giant, operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, outlined an ambitious plan to surpass 20,000 stores next year while significantly boosting its franchise model.
The Danish pharma giant reported strong 2025 results driven by its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs but forecast a challenging 2026 due to pricing pressures and looming patent expiries, even as it rolls out a pivotal new oral weight-loss treatment in the U.S.
Following a year of record production, Norwegian energy giant Equinor signals a strategic pivot, scaling back capital expenditure in renewables and low-carbon projects for 2026-27 while reaffirming core fossil fuel growth and robust shareholder distributions amidst market volatility.
Eagle FR, a subsidiary of Lakeland Industries, has won a multi-year agreement to supply its innovative Ultimate Glow+ structural firefighting gloves to seven County Fire and Rescue Services across the UK, marking a significant expansion in the competitive European safety equipment market.
Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys has revised the firm's price target on asset manager T. Rowe Price downward to $123, citing updated estimates following the company's latest assets under management disclosure.
Buzz Bomb Caffeine Company, a subsidiary of Aspire Biopharma (ASBP), has secured a strategic partnership with Blue Shark Beverages to manage and distribute its innovative sublingual caffeine product across Southern California, beginning with a Coachella Valley launch.
Analysts at Northland Capital have downgraded Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM), citing a stock price nearing full valuation and management's guidance for a significant slowdown in orders by 2026. The move comes just after Graham's strategic $35 million acquisition of mixing technology pioneer FlackTek.
Private payrolls expanded at a far slower pace than anticipated last month, according to ADP data, signaling potential cooling in the labor market as hiring momentum weakens across key industries.
Joe Vitiritto, former PAM Transport CEO, has been appointed President of Knight Transportation, tasked with steering the unit through a prolonged freight downturn and driving profitable growth.
For retirees with substantial 401(k) savings, converting to a Roth IRA offers a path to avoid Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). But as one 62-year-old with $1.6 million contemplates a $160k annual conversion, experts warn the hefty upfront tax bill could negate the long-term benefits for many.
Orion Energy Systems secures a major contract to deploy 105 fast-charging stations for the Boston Public Schools' bus fleet, marking a significant step in the district's green transition.
Biopharmaceutical firm Ardelyx has been granted a crucial U.S. patent covering the oral formulation of its drug tenapanor, solidifying protection for its commercial products Ibsrela and Xphozah until late 2042 and bolstering its competitive position in the chronic kidney disease treatment landscape.
Polaryx Therapeutics is set to present new late-breaking data for its investigational therapy PLX-200 at the 2026 WORLDSymposium, bolstering confidence in the upcoming launch of its Phase 2 Soteria trial targeting multiple rare neurodegenerative disorders.
Roth Capital has shifted its rating on Coterra Energy to Neutral, citing a reduced price target and skepticism about a superior takeover offer emerging to challenge Devon Energy's current bid.
The technology and marketing firm SharpLink Gaming has formally rebranded as Sharplink, Inc., a move signaling a strategic pivot beyond its gaming industry roots. The change, effective February 3, follows a filing in Delaware.
While mega-cap tech stocks dominate headlines, savvy investors are finding compelling value in overlooked sectors. Ally Financial, a leader in digital banking, presents a case study in durable growth and market resilience.
U.S. private sector job growth fell significantly short of forecasts last month, signaling a cautious start to 2026 and heightening anticipation for delayed federal employment data.
Fox Corporation surpassed Wall Street forecasts in its fiscal second quarter, posting $5.18 billion in revenue. The media giant weathered a significant drop in political advertising on the strength of its sports programming, Fox News, and the Tubi streaming platform.
