Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns in a confidential letter that the United Nations faces a severe cash crunch, driven by unpaid dues and restrictive budget rules, threatening its operational viability by mid-year.
Despite a 4.7% portfolio contribution from Alphabet (GOOG), Giverny Capital Asset Management's 2025 returns trailed the broader market, highlighting the challenges of a strategy focused on niche leaders amid a tech-dominated rally.
Despite an 11% weekly share price drop, Smith Douglas Homes (SDHC) boasts a robust 19% Return on Equity, significantly outpacing the industry average. This divergence between market sentiment and financial health raises questions about short-term pressures versus long-term value.
While Virco Mfg. Corporation's stock has declined nearly 10% over the past quarter, a deeper look at its financials—particularly its high profit reinvestment and strong earnings growth—suggests underlying strength that the market may be overlooking.
As states finalize legislation before the 2026 elections, a conservative-leaning watchdog group highlights vulnerabilities in the voting system, pushing for reforms to curb foreign influence and clarify citizenship requirements for voters.
As demand for specialist education soars, private investors—from Abu Dhabi to private equity firms—are capitalizing on a strained system, drawing criticism for extracting profits from vulnerable children and cash-strapped councils.
Antero Resources moves to finance its planned purchase of HG Energy II Production Holdings through a senior notes offering, a deal-contingent move that reframes its capital structure while introducing near-term execution risks for investors to watch.
Proposed flat payment rates for 2027 by CMS intensify margin pressures on Medicare Advantage insurers like Clover Health, raising investor concerns about cost management and growth prospects in a tightening regulatory landscape.
While the broader ASX has climbed nearly 10% over the past year, shareholders of cloud accounting giant Xero have watched their holdings plummet by 47%. This stark divergence raises questions about market sentiment versus the company's underlying performance, which shows surprising resilience.
A Utah couple with a $180,000 income sought advice on using a $7,300 bonus. Dave Ramsey's firm counsel: shore up emergency savings, attack their HELOC debt, and postpone both a long-awaited honeymoon and speculative IPO investing until their financial foundation is secure.
Covenant Logistics Group struck a cautiously optimistic note in its Q4 2025 earnings call, citing improving freight fundamentals and rising bid activity, even as margin compression across key segments weighed on profits. The company is navigating the shift through fleet optimization, a reduced capex plan, and the integration of a new brokerage unit.
As severe flooding displaces hundreds of thousands in Mozambique, the UN raises alarms over dangerously overcrowded temporary shelters and a critical funding shortfall, warning of heightened risks for vulnerable populations.
Despite stellar fundamentals and a dominant market position, Mastercard's premium valuation is prompting a debate among investors. While bulls champion its profitability and growth, skeptics warn of overextension, suggesting a pullback may offer a more attractive entry point.
A sophisticated, high-conviction options trade by a large investor signals strong confidence in Edwards Lifesciences' fundamentals, with a potential breakout eyed for early 2026 tied to regulatory milestones and sustained growth in its mitral valve business.
With its trust fund projected to be depleted by 2032, the Social Security program faces a pivotal moment. Congress must enact reforms within the next seven years to prevent automatic, across-the-board benefit reductions for millions of Americans.
Shares of building technologies giant Johnson Controls International have surged over 60% in the past year, dramatically outperforming the broader market. As the stock hovers near $123, investors are grappling with a critical question: does the current price reflect the company's true value, or has momentum outpaced fundamentals? A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests caution may be warranted.
The swearing-in of Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) on Monday tightens the House margin to 218-214, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson with virtually no room for error on key votes, starting with this week's critical government funding bill.
Despite a sharp selloff following strong quarterly results, Zscaler's fundamental growth engine—fueled by its Z-Flex platform shift and AI security demand—appears stronger than ever, presenting a potential disconnect for long-term investors.
Amidst a strategic merger with New Gold and a multi-year production expansion plan, Coeur Mining emerges as a compelling North American precious metals play. Analysts point to a significant gap between its current market valuation and underlying fundamentals.
Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS) is showing signs of a resilient turnaround, with its core service business and booming modernization orders driving growth despite headwinds in new equipment sales, particularly in China. This analysis delves into the investment thesis gaining traction among some fund managers.
