TAIPEI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan completed the maiden underwater sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a big milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence
Bank of America Securities has reaffirmed its Buy rating on Hesai Group (HSAI), raising its price target to $32, citing the lidar maker's technological milestones, strategic partnership with NVIDIA, and favorable regulatory developments for autonomous driving.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) reported robust fourth-quarter results, reaching a milestone $2.4 trillion in advisory and brokerage assets. Adjusted earnings per share grew 23%, driven by strategic execution and the integration of Commonwealth Financial.
Despite a challenging housing market, Five Point Holdings (NYSE:FPH) reported record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land sales and the integration of its Hearthstone platform. The company navigated economic uncertainty with disciplined pricing and secured major entitlement approvals to fuel its long-term pipeline.
Ondas Holdings' flagship Optimus drone system has received the Defense Contract Management Agency's critical 'Blue List' certification, clearing it for broader U.S. defense and national security deployment. The milestone has ignited a surge in the company's stock while prompting analysts to scrutinize its long-term path to converting regulatory approval into sustainable revenue.
Amid market volatility, Chevron Corporation (CVX) is drawing investor attention for its resilient cash generation and a 38-year record of dividend growth. Analysts highlight its integrated model and strategic assets as buffers against commodity price swings, positioning it as a cornerstone for income-focused portfolios.
DaVita Inc. reported Q4 2025 results in line with expectations, highlighting a milestone first profitable year for its Integrated Kidney Care unit. While revenue per treatment accelerated, the company continues to face pressure from elevated patient mortality and rising benefit costs. Executives provided 2026 guidance projecting mid-single-digit operating income growth and a sharp rise in EPS, buoyed by share buybacks and the stabilization of prior investment losses.
Joby Aviation is on the cusp of launching its pioneering air taxi service in Dubai as early as this year, marking a critical milestone for the eVTOL industry. With U.S. certification advancing, the company eyes 2026 for scaled commercial operations, navigating the final hurdles of funding and regulatory approval.
While long-term investing remains a cornerstone strategy, Supercomnet Technologies Berhad (KLSE:SCOMNET) serves as a stark reminder of its pitfalls. Shareholders who invested five years ago are facing a 63% total loss, starkly underperforming the broader market and raising questions about the disconnect between company performance and stock valuation.
Uber's vast trove of real-world driving data has become the cornerstone of a new autonomous vehicle partnership with Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz, potentially reshaping its investment narrative.
Rigetti Computing secures a significant order to deliver a 108-qubit quantum system to India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, marking a key commercial milestone and international expansion for the company amidst volatile stock performance.
The latest partial government shutdown has forced a delay in the highly anticipated January employment data, marking a recurring disruption to the nation's economic indicators and leaving markets and policymakers in the dark.
Investment firm Ashva Capital Management highlights Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in its latest investor letter, citing the chipmaker's disciplined execution as a cornerstone for enduring growth, even as the fund's overall 2025 returns trailed major indices.
A last-minute, short-term extension of the cornerstone US-Africa trade program AGOA has been passed, averting immediate expiration but leaving businesses and governments on both continents anxious about the partnership's long-term trajectory.
Erasca (ERAS) gains significant analyst momentum as Mizuho initiates coverage with an 'Outperform' rating and a $16 price target, citing confidence in its 2026 proof-of-concept milestones for RAS-targeted cancer therapies.
York Space Systems (NYSE: YSS) has successfully launched its initial public offering, marking a significant milestone as it begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The move is set to accelerate the company's expansion in satellite manufacturing and solidify its position as a key contractor for U.S. national security and defense programs in orbit.
CNBC's Jim Cramer scrutinizes Bitcoin's sharp retreat from the $80,000 milestone, casting doubt on the durability of its support and highlighting a market driven more by narrative than fundamentals.
As political pressure on the Federal Reserve intensifies, the legacy of Marriner Eccles—the Utah banker who architected its modern independence—offers a crucial lesson. A BYU expert explains why shielding monetary policy from politics remains vital for economic stability.
Bloom Energy's landmark $2.65 billion power agreement and a potential $5 billion infrastructure partnership signal a strategic pivot to become a cornerstone provider for the energy-hungry AI data center industry, prompting a fresh look at its long-term valuation.
ExxonMobil's 2025 year-end results underscore a reshaped corporate strategy, delivering record shareholder returns and production milestones in Guyana and the Permian, while advancing carbon capture and enterprise digitalization.
