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.
While the broader ASX has climbed nearly 10% over the past year, shareholders of cloud accounting giant Xero have watched their holdings plummet by 47%. This stark divergence raises questions about market sentiment versus the company's underlying performance, which shows surprising resilience.
Southeast Asian super app Grab Holdings has appointed Laura Franco to its board, succeeding the retiring Ng Shin Ein. The move signals a governance refresh aimed at steering the company's aggressive expansion into on-demand grocery, financial technology, and next-generation mobility partnerships.
After years of lackluster performance, Digistar Corporation Berhad (KLSE:DIGISTA) is showing early signs of a operational turnaround, marked by a notable improvement in its return on capital employed. While still trailing the industry average, the shift from losses to profitability on a reduced capital base offers a glimmer of hope for the battered stock.
As financial institutions worldwide grapple with sluggish, fragmented payment systems, fintech firm Alacriti is gaining traction by offering a pragmatic path to modernization—not through disruption, but by building essential infrastructure.
Klarna Group confronts a wave of class action lawsuits alleging it downplayed rising loan loss risks in its buy-now-pay-later portfolio ahead of its 2025 NYSE debut. The legal challenges cast a shadow over the fintech's post-IPO performance and have sparked a broader debate about transparency in the rapidly growing BNPL sector.
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is in the spotlight following the launch of a major emerging markets climate transition fund with Irish Life Investment Managers. The move expands its sustainable investment footprint to over €1 billion as analysts scrutinize whether its current share price fully reflects future growth prospects amid a mixed performance backdrop.
NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, highlighting the third anniversary of its OCC-chartered bank. The financial holding company saw net income rise 16.4% to $80 million, driven by strong deposit growth, successful securitizations, and a focus on serving independent business owners with long-term, 'patient capital' loans.
Packaging giant Silgan Holdings reports steady Q4 2025 results, highlighting strength in dispensing systems and pet food markets while managing cost pressures and completing a key acquisition integration. Leadership outlines a cautious but growth-oriented outlook for 2026.
At its 2026 Annual Meeting, Franklin Resources secured shareholder approval for key compensation and equity initiatives. CEO Jenny Johnson highlighted robust growth in ETFs, alternatives, and personalized investing, even as the firm navigates challenges within its Western Asset subsidiary.
Champion Homes (SKY) reported Q3 earnings that met internal forecasts despite a tough market. While revenue edged up, profitability faced pressure from costs and lower volumes. The company is betting on product innovation and legislative tailwinds for off-site built housing to drive future growth.
Amid a cautious macroeconomic backdrop, select technology companies are charting a path of exceptional growth. We analyze three firms from China and Japan whose innovation and market strategies are driving forecasts that significantly outpace their domestic markets.
Publicly-listed Tron Inc. continues its strategic accumulation of TRX tokens, with founder Justin Sun publicly endorsing the buy-the-dip approach. TRX has significantly outperformed Bitcoin year-to-date, declining only 1.3% compared to BTC's 19% drop, prompting some analysts to label it a potential defensive asset.
Shell's annual net profit climbed to $17.84 billion in 2025, as operational efficiency and cost discipline helped counter volatile energy markets. The energy major announced a dividend increase and a new $3.5 billion share buyback program.
Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller made a notable portfolio shift last quarter, divesting from Microsoft and initiating a position in Amazon, betting on the e-commerce giant's expansive AI integration across its businesses.
Amidst market volatility and waning consumer sentiment, a select group of high-growth companies with substantial insider ownership is drawing investor attention, signaling strong management belief in their future trajectory.
Despite beating Q4 earnings estimates, Qualcomm's stock stumbled as its guidance revealed a significant near-term headwind: a global memory chip shortage is capping smartphone production, exposing the chipmaker's vulnerability to supply chain bottlenecks beyond its control.
While past winners like Nvidia have created fortunes, the next wave of wealth generation may lie with specialized players in AI infrastructure and quantum computing. We analyze two high-potential, high-risk contenders.
As Meta Platforms flirts with a $2 trillion valuation, its decision to forgo a stock split is seen by some analysts as a missed chance to court the growing ranks of everyday investors on Wall Street.
As Marsh & McLennan shares show mixed signals with a recent rebound but a sharp annual decline, investors are grappling with conflicting valuation metrics. While one model suggests a significant discount, traditional price-earnings analysis paints a different picture, highlighting the complexity of pricing the insurance brokerage giant in today's market.
