Murphy Oil Corporation's stock fell nearly 5% last week following its fourth-quarter earnings report. While the company beat profit expectations, a revenue miss and a cautious production forecast for 2026 prompted a key analyst downgrade, overshadowing a dividend increase.
First Solar (FSLR) shares dropped nearly 7% this week following a downgrade by BMO Capital, which cited rising domestic competition and potential new market pressure from Tesla's expanding solar manufacturing plans.
Baird raises Caterpillar's price target to $805, citing robust order backlogs and earnings visibility fueled by surging demand for power systems from data centers and AI infrastructure.
Barclays has lowered its price target for spice giant McCormick & Company, citing heightened concerns over the accelerated rollout of a new enterprise system and persistent tariff-related cost inflation that are set to squeeze 2026 profits.
A recent SEC filing reveals Wilson Asset Management's new stake in SiteOne Landscape Supply, a strategic wager on the company's unrivaled scale and consolidation potential in a highly fragmented industry.
The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro, the executive behind its lucrative parks and cruises division, as its next chief executive. The move seeks to solidify leadership after Bob Iger's return from a failed succession plan, placing a seasoned operations leader at the helm of the global entertainment giant.
Steve Hafner, the co-founder who led Kayak from startup to a $2.1 billion acquisition, is replaced as CEO by CFO Peer Bueller. The leadership change comes as the metasearch pioneer faces headwinds from Google and generative AI.
Shares of Community Bancorp (NASDAQ:CMTV) surged 11% this week, capping a remarkable five-year run that has more than doubled investor value. However, a closer look reveals a growing disconnect between its stock price appreciation and its underlying earnings growth, raising questions about current valuations.
BellRing Brands, the US sports nutrition leader, has initiated a search for a new CEO as Darcy Davenport prepares to step down later this year. The transition news coincides with the company's Q1 FY2026 report showing modest sales growth but significant profit declines.
With roughly half of global market capitalization located outside the United States, a domestic-only investment strategy misses industry giants from ASML to Toyota. We examine whether low-cost, broad-based ETFs like Schwab's SCHF offer a viable solution to home country bias, their recent momentum, and the enduring performance gap with U.S. equities.
Amid a surge in cryptocurrency activity within Iran, U.S. authorities are investigating whether digital asset platforms are being used by state-linked entities to circumvent international sanctions, according to blockchain analysts and sources familiar with the matter.
When a marital trust's assets aren't distributed as planned after the surviving spouse's death, beneficiaries can face a costly and complex legal battle to uncover the truth and claim their inheritance.
CEC Entertainment, parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, announces CFO Scott Drake will assume the CEO and president roles effective February 13, succeeding David McKillips as the 'eatertainment' giant accelerates its expansion plans.
U.S. hotel transaction volume jumped 17.5% year-over-year, reaching $24 billion, as detailed in JLL's latest investment trends report. The rebound, driven by strong private capital and improving debt markets, signals renewed confidence with major deals concentrated in key urban centers like New York, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.
French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that behind-the-scenes technical work is underway to re-establish contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, nearly four years into the Ukraine war. While emphasizing continued support for Kyiv, Macron admitted Moscow shows no real desire for a ceasefire, framing the move as a necessary European diplomatic initiative.
Decades of political marginalization and heavy-handed security responses have fueled a persistent insurgency in resource-rich Balochistan, with recent violence underscoring the failure to address core grievances.
Eswin Mejia, who fled to Honduras after a drunk driving crash killed 21-year-old Sarah Root, has been sentenced to 20-22 years following a historic extradition. The case spurred legislative change and reignited debates on immigration enforcement.
With the expiration of the New START treaty, the final pillar of formal nuclear arms control between Washington and Moscow has collapsed. Amidst deep geopolitical rifts and rapid technological change, experts warn the world is entering a perilous new phase without agreed limits on the world's largest arsenals.
An AI analysis suggests Tesla shares could see modest gains, averaging around $456 by late April. As the EV leader navigates margin pressures and bets on AI-driven futures, investors weigh short-term technical forecasts against long-term transformative potential.
Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo has raised $16 billion in a major funding round, valuing the company at $126 billion. The capital injection aims to fuel rapid fleet and market expansion. In other news, SpaceX moves to acquire Elon Musk's xAI, and California proposes a novel state-level EV incentive program targeting first-time buyers.
