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Business

Mastercard Caps Off 'Very Strong' 2025, Eyes Growth in Services and New Tech for 2026

Mastercard reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by double-digit revenue growth and surging value-added services. Executives expressed confidence for 2026, highlighting strategic wins, investments in digital assets like stablecoins, and a focus on 'agentic commerce,' even as they plan a restructuring affecting 4% of staff.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Colony Bankcorp Posts Strong Q4, Eyes Growth from TC Federal Merger and Fee-Based Lines

Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) reported improved operating performance in Q4 2025, with executives detailing on-track integration of TC Federal and momentum in fee-based businesses. The bank targets a 1.20% return on assets for 2026 and signals appetite for further acquisitions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Blackstone Caps Record Year with $1.3 Trillion in Assets, Sees Capital Markets Thaw

The alternative investment giant reported its strongest annual results in four decades, fueled by a surge in fundraising to $240 billion. Executives pointed to early signs of a reopening in deal activity and IPO markets, setting the stage for increased asset sales in 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Axis Capital Caps 'Outstanding Year' with Record Premiums, Eyes 2026 Growth Amid Market Uncertainty

Axis Capital (AXS) reported robust 2025 results, marked by record premiums and its best underwriting performance in over a decade. While outlining a confident growth trajectory, executives struck a cautious note on cyber insurance and reinsurance headwinds for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beazer Homes Charts Path to Profitability Amid Sluggish Housing Start, Eyes Solar and Share Buybacks for Growth

Despite a soft first quarter, Beazer Homes executives outline a clear strategy to drive full-year EBITDA and book value growth, citing improving buyer traffic, cost-cutting initiatives, and a strategic shift toward higher-margin, solar-included communities.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

StepStone Group Launches S-Core Platform, Taps Industry Veteran Jennifer Jones to Lead Core Real Estate Push

StepStone Group has formally entered the core real estate arena with the launch of its S-Core platform, appointing former UBS executive Jennifer Jones as Partner to helm the global strategy. The move signals a strategic expansion aimed at capturing institutional capital seeking stable income and long-term holdings.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

New Leadership Era Begins at Target and Walmart as Industry Giants Navigate Shifting Retail Landscape

Target's Michael Fiddelke and Walmart's John Furner step into the CEO role, outlining priorities to reinvigorate growth and customer loyalty amid operational and social challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ford Shifts Gears: New 'Ford Energy' Unit Aims to Power Grids, Reshape Investor Outlook

Ford Motor Company launches a dedicated energy storage business, Ford Energy, appointing Lisa Drake to lead the charge into the rapidly growing battery storage market, signaling a strategic expansion beyond vehicle manufacturing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Epstein Files Reveal Early Crypto Rivalry: 2014 Email Shows Bitcoin Insiders Saw Ripple as Strategic Threat

A newly surfaced 2014 email from the Jeffrey Epstein documents reveals Bitcoin-aligned executives warning investors about backing rival projects like Ripple. Some XRP proponents are framing the disclosure as validation of the token's early significance, though market momentum remains bearish.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Parks Power Record Q1 Revenue Amid CEO Search, While Rising Costs Pressure Profits

Disney's theme parks and cruise lines delivered a historic $10 billion quarter, driving overall revenue past expectations. However, surging costs across its media and sports divisions squeezed profits as the entertainment giant nears a decision on its next chief executive.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nvidia's $100 Billion OpenAI Ambition Hits Pause: Internal Scrutiny Over Deal Scope and Rivalry Fears

Nvidia's landmark plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled, with executives questioning the deal's structure and OpenAI's financial discipline amid a fiercely competitive AI landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Hong Kong Business Confidence Rebounds as Firms Adapt to Geopolitical Headwinds, AmCham Survey Finds

A new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong reveals a significant uptick in business optimism for 2026, with over half of senior executives expressing a positive outlook despite persistent U.S.-China tensions and global uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insider Confidence: Three Global Growth Stocks Where Leadership Holds Major Stakes

Amidst a cautious market climate, companies with substantial insider ownership often signal strong internal conviction. We examine three such firms—spanning South Korean tourism, Chinese sensors, and Taiwanese biopharma—where executives and directors have significant skin in the game.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insider Bets: Three European Growth Stocks Where Management Has Skin in the Game

As confidence in the Eurozone's recovery builds, investors are scrutinizing companies where executives hold significant equity stakes—a potential signal of alignment and long-term conviction. We spotlight three firms from a broader screen of 220 high-insider-ownership growth stocks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insider Bets on Asia's Growth Engines: Techwing, Graphy, and Nanjing Leads Biolabs in Focus

Amidst a cautiously optimistic Asian market, companies where executives and directors hold significant stakes are drawing investor attention. We examine three high-conviction plays in semiconductors, 3D printing, and biotech where insider ownership aligns with explosive growth forecasts.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Kaleidoscope Bolsters Leadership and Acquires Agency in Push Toward Video Expansion

The podcast network, often dubbed the 'National Geographic of audio,' is strengthening its executive team and acquiring The Listening Party as it strategically pivots to include more video content and multi-platform storytelling.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Panera Bread Shutters Massachusetts Bakery, Cutting Nearly 100 Jobs in Shift to Parbaked Goods Model

Panera Bread is closing its Franklin, Mass., bakery facility next month, resulting in 92 layoffs, as the chain transitions from fresh dough to a centralized parbaking system for its breads and pastries.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Northern Ireland Puts Brakes on Hotel Tax Hike, Offering Relief to Struggling Hospitality Sector

The Northern Ireland Executive has suspended a planned revaluation of hotel business rates, averting significant tax increases for accommodation providers slated for 2026 and providing temporary stability for the region's tourism industry.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Olin's Q4 2025 Earnings Fall Short Amid Operational Woes and Market Slump; Management Outlines Cost-Cutting Path

Chemical and ammunition manufacturer Olin Corporation reported fourth-quarter results that missed internal forecasts, pressured by plant disruptions, supply issues, and a sharp year-end drop in chlorine demand. Executives emphasized cash preservation and cost control while navigating what they term an extended market downturn.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

AdNeo Insiders Signal Confidence with Share Purchases Amid Market Uncertainty

Recent buying activity by multiple executives at AdNeo Limited suggests internal optimism about the company's trajectory, even as its stock trades below their purchase price.

Jan 30, 2026