Facing softer demand and tariff volatility, Minerals Technologies (MTX) reported steady 2025 sales of $2.1B but saw margins contract. Leadership emphasized cost discipline and safety while detailing a series of expansion projects poised to drive a meaningful rebound in the coming year.
Facing what its CEO calls one of the industry's toughest cycles, LyondellBasell reported weathering 2025 through aggressive cost control and working capital management. The chemical giant outlined a path to generate an additional $1.3 billion in cash by end-2026, even as it prepares to divest European assets and scales back circular economy spending.
Following its strategic rebrand from Barrick Gold, Barrick Mining (B) has delivered staggering shareholder returns, reigniting investor interest. Yet, with shares trading at a premium to some fair value estimates, analysts are questioning whether the market has gotten ahead of itself.
Drivers across the Midwest are feeling the pinch as regional gasoline prices rose for a second consecutive week, with the current average now sitting 9 cents higher than last month. While still below the national average, the steady increase signals potential pressure on household budgets.
As SpaceX nears a deal to acquire xAI, analysts see a straightforward step in Elon Musk's grand vision. However, integrating the publicly traded Tesla into a sprawling 'Musk Inc.' conglomerate presents a far more complex financial and regulatory challenge for investors.
Amid soaring demand for critical minerals, Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is advancing its flagship Arizona copper project while commercializing its unique Typhoon geophysical survey system, positioning the company at the intersection of resource development and technology.
Amidst a challenging macro landscape, telecom operator VEON Ltd. is posting robust growth in its core frontier markets while aggressively expanding its digital ecosystem. With a valuation significantly below peers, analysts are debating whether the market is overlooking a hidden gem or rightly pricing in geopolitical risks.
Following a stellar 62% surge in 2025, the Latin American fintech giant Nu Holdings is positioned for another strong year, driven by robust growth, soaring profitability, and vast market potential.
Crude oil futures surrendered early gains to close lower Friday, as de-escalating rhetoric from Washington over Iran and a stronger dollar offset ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.
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Drivers across the Midwest are feeling another pinch at the pump as regional gasoline averages rose for a second consecutive week, now sitting just below the national average.
Danish industrial cleaning giant Nilfisk is consolidating its U.S. presence, moving manufacturing to Mexico while establishing a new commercial headquarters in Plymouth, MN, promising continued investment amid local job cuts.
OpenAI is reportedly in late-stage discussions to secure a colossal funding package, potentially nearing $40 billion, from its key partners and suppliers Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft, as the AI leader seeks capital for an ambitious global expansion.
JPMorgan raises Edison International's price target to $66, citing model updates ahead of earnings. The utility giant, noted for its sustainable high-yield dividend, continues to benefit from California's electrification trends and regulated investment framework.
The global investment manager reported robust growth in money market and equity strategies during its Q4 2025 earnings call, while detailing expansion into digital assets and the pending acquisition of real estate specialist FCP.
While outlining stabilization efforts in challenged segments like Fibers, Eastman Chemical's leadership emphasized that a sustained recovery hinges on broader end-market demand. The company is betting on strategic projects and chemical recycling to drive future growth amid persistent pricing pressures and global trade dynamics.
Chevron reported robust fourth-quarter results, emphasizing record global production, major project startups, and increased shareholder returns. Executives detailed progress in the Permian Basin, Gulf of Mexico, and international ventures while outlining a confident outlook for 2026.
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape appoints former NVIDIA CFO Geoffrey Ribar to its board, signaling a strategic shift towards manufacturing discipline and capital allocation as it transitions from R&D to pilot production.
While high-risk tech stocks dominate headlines, Skellerup Holdings (NZSE:SKL) demonstrates how consistent EPS growth, disciplined leadership compensation, and strong insider alignment can build a resilient investment case in uncertain times.
Facing its weakest annual profit in years, Eastman Chemical is doubling down on cost reductions while banking on its molecular recycling technology to fuel a turnaround by 2026, despite a challenging global economic climate.
