As major indices hit new highs, savvy investors are turning to the small-cap sector for overlooked companies with strong fundamentals. We analyze three such potential hidden gems poised for growth.
As Alphabet prepares to report Q4 earnings, analysts are bullish on its AI-driven growth, fueled by a massive $16B funding round for Waymo and strategic partnerships. The tech giant's stock has significantly outperformed the market this year.
The e-commerce giant has agreed to a major settlement to resolve class action claims that its automated returns system wrongly withheld refunds from U.S. customers, marking another significant regulatory payout for the company.
As major indices climb on trade optimism and manufacturing growth, income-focused investors are turning to dividend stocks for reliable yield and value. We analyze three financial institutions offering stability in the current economic landscape.
Despite a challenging economic landscape marked by tariff pressures and soft MRO demand, W.W. Grainger reported resilient 2025 results, achieving 4.9% organic sales growth and strategic progress. The industrial supplies leader is doubling down on technology, supply chain expansion, and customer experience to drive market share gains in the coming year.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) reported robust full-year 2025 financial performance, driven by strong refining margins and operational execution. The company highlighted a disciplined capital strategy, strategic midstream growth, and a positive outlook for refined product demand into 2026.
French prosecutors have called on an appeals court to confirm a five-year ban on far-right leader Marine Le Pen holding public office, a move that could definitively bar her from the 2027 presidential race. The legal battle centers on fraud allegations involving European Parliament funds.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro faces intense backlash from Republican lawmakers and gun rights advocates after stating in a televised interview that anyone bringing a firearm into Washington, D.C. would face jail time, forcing a rare public rift among conservatives on gun policy.
Waymo executives are set to testify before a Senate committee, defending their autonomous vehicles' safety record amid federal probes. The company will also urge lawmakers to pass supportive legislation, framing the competition with Chinese AV firms as a critical battle for technological and economic supremacy.
Manuel 'Manny' Lorenzana, 38, is remembered as a devoted father and community pillar after a fatal crash on I-70 while driving his daughter's hockey team to a tournament.
As companies grapple with bloated software portfolios, a push for Go-To-Market platform consolidation is gaining momentum. Beyond cost savings, executives are finding that a unified system is critical for data integrity, sales velocity, and strategic agility in a competitive market.
Edgewell Personal Care has finalized the $340 million sale of its feminine care division to global hygiene leader Essity. The move allows Edgewell to reduce debt and sharpen focus on its core brands, while Essity expands its footprint in the category.
Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) shares edged lower Thursday amid mixed signals from the options market, with traders showing a slight preference for calls despite a heightened demand for downside protection ahead of the company's earnings report.
The Chinese EV maker shattered delivery records in late 2025, with surging margins and a path to profitability challenging the industry's narrative. Yet, questions remain about sustaining growth amid fierce competition.
As Robinhood prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors weigh its impressive growth trajectory against a maturing business model and a premium valuation.
As active ETF launches shattered records in 2025, financial advisors are weighing the structural shift alongside key macroeconomic indicators shaping portfolio strategies this week.
A surge in Venezuelan crude imports, following a landmark U.S.-brokered supply deal, is overwhelming Gulf Coast refiners, creating a supply glut and forcing steep price discounts as the market struggles to absorb the sudden influx.
A disappointing earnings report from industry bellwether Gartner triggered a sharp selloff across the IT services and consulting sector on Thursday, dragging down shares of major players and fueling concerns over a broader growth slowdown.
Russia is accelerating its digital currency ambitions, with the Moscow Metro's expansion serving as a flagship project for the digital ruble. The CBDC, set for nationwide rollout in September, is being positioned as a tool for transparency and efficiency in public contracts.
As Israel's conflicts stretch into a third year, a wave of defense technology startups—founded and staffed by reservists with direct combat experience—is attracting record investment and global demand, despite mounting international scrutiny over Gaza.
