As Washington braces for a potential partial government shutdown, on-chain data reveals a mysterious trader has placed an $82 million leveraged short on Ethereum, echoing patterns of large bets ahead of past political crises.
With a midnight deadline looming, Congress remains gridlocked, pushing the federal government toward a partial shutdown. While economists predict minimal macroeconomic damage from a brief closure, the disruption to services and federal workers' paychecks will be felt immediately.
The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its benchmark rate signals underlying economic strength, leaving mortgage rates largely unmoved. While affordability challenges persist, a gradual rebalancing of the market offers cautious optimism for buyers and sellers.
Bank of America has revised its price target for consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark downward, citing sector-wide valuation pressures, even as the company reports resilient earnings and advances its transformation into a broader health and wellness player.
B. Riley Securities lowered its price target on Skyworks Solutions, citing ongoing softness in the Android smartphone segment that is expected to weigh on near-term guidance, despite strength from Apple's iPhone cycle and diversification efforts.
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.
Buoyed by strategic brand exits and tariff mitigation, Church & Dwight enters 2026 with robust cash flow and a sharpened focus on its 'power brands' like Arm & Hammer and TheraBreath, despite a challenging consumer landscape.
The consumer goods giant reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results, citing growth across key metrics despite inflationary pressures. As it rolls out its ambitious 2030 growth plan, management warns of a volatile global operating environment in the year ahead.
The FDA's Priority Review for Vyvgart's label expansion in myasthenia gravis accelerates Argenx's growth strategy, while investors weigh the company's broader pipeline against its current valuation.
Franklin Resources (BEN) reported robust Q1 2026 results, highlighted by record long-term inflows of $118.6B and AUM reaching $1.68T. CEO Jenny Johnson emphasized strong demand for integrated public-private market solutions and personalized investment strategies amid ongoing market volatility.
High Tide Inc. reported record quarterly revenue and profitability in its fiscal Q4 2025, fueled by robust Canadian retail growth. The company outlined aggressive store expansion plans and detailed integration efforts for its new German medical cannabis asset, while also signaling cautious optimism regarding potential U.S. market entry.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announces a historic $165 billion investment to expand its advanced chipmaking facilities in Arizona, marking a significant deepening of U.S.-Taiwan economic and strategic ties.
Citigroup reaffirms its bullish stance on AppLovin (APP), highlighting the rapid adoption of its Axon platform by e-commerce clients and improved customer quality as key growth drivers, with a price target of $820.
As a temporary halt in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv brokered by former U.S. President Trump nears its end, Ukraine is urgently working to strengthen its air defenses. Analysts caution the lull may be a tactical move by Moscow to bolster its diplomatic leverage rather than a step toward peace.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon faces federal charges under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act after a protest at a Minnesota church, marking a rare application of the law beyond abortion clinic demonstrations and raising First Amendment questions.
Zeta Global Holdings (NYSE: ZETA) is drawing increased attention from Wall Street, with multiple firms raising price targets amid early 2026 momentum. Analysts point to strategic AI partnerships and sector recovery prospects as key drivers.
A wave of subscription increases from Netflix, Disney, Apple, and others is forcing consumers to rethink their streaming budgets, with ad-supported tiers and strategic bundling emerging as key cost-saving strategies.
After the COVID-19 windfall subsided, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla is steering the pharmaceutical giant into a high-stakes, $23 billion pivot to cancer research. Facing a looming patent cliff and plummeting vaccine revenue, Bourla is betting on scientific innovation to secure the company's future—and redefine cancer treatment.
Tractor Supply Company reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit below analyst forecasts, citing a lack of severe winter weather and softer consumer demand for discretionary goods. The rural lifestyle retailer remains focused on long-term strategic investments amid an uncertain economic backdrop.
Comcast (CMCSA) edged past profit forecasts in its latest quarter, driven by strong wireless subscriber growth and early signs that its push for simpler broadband pricing is resonating with customers. The media giant now sets its sights on converting promotional users and doubling down on network investments.
