Despite a challenging quarter with declining revenues, staffing giant Robert Half outlines a strategic pivot, leveraging artificial intelligence and retained top talent to drive efficiency and position for a return to growth by late 2026.
Shares of Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) surged nearly 18% following the release of its blockbuster 2025 financial results, which featured record annual earnings and a dual cash-and-stock dividend. The performance underscores the miner's robust cash generation but also intensifies scrutiny over its lofty valuation and the execution risks of its massive project pipeline.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) reported robust fourth-quarter results, reaching a milestone $2.4 trillion in advisory and brokerage assets. Adjusted earnings per share grew 23%, driven by strategic execution and the integration of Commonwealth Financial.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the end of production for the flagship Model S and Model X during the Q4 earnings call, marking a pivotal shift towards autonomous vehicle fleets and humanoid robot manufacturing.
SAP SE's stock plunged to a yearly low following a cautious sector outlook from JPMorgan, which highlighted AI's potential to disrupt traditional SaaS business models, despite the company reporting robust annual earnings.
Following a year hampered by supply chain issues and inventory adjustments, advanced materials maker Hexcel signals a turning point, forecasting stronger sales and profitability in 2026 as commercial aircraft production is poised for a multi-year upswing.
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.
AIC Mines Ltd (ASX:A1M) reported record ore production and maintained cost guidance in its Q2 2026 update, with its share price rising 5.7%. The company's strategic focus remains on expanding its Eloise processing plant and advancing the Jericho project, aiming to boost copper output while managing expenses.
Marriott International's shares have delivered impressive multi-year gains, but recent analysis suggests the hospitality giant's stock may now be trading at a significant premium. With a DCF model pointing to a 16% overvaluation and a P/E ratio exceeding industry peers, investors are debating whether the price fully reflects future growth or has outpaced fundamentals.
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.
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has entered a strategic partnership with China's CSPC Pharmaceutical, committing over $1 billion upfront to co-develop next-generation obesity therapies, signaling intensified competition in the lucrative global weight-loss drug market.
SL Green Realty Corp. reported robust fourth-quarter results, highlighting vigorous leasing activity driven in part by AI-related demand and sustained Asian investor interest in New York City assets, while outlining a strategic $2.5 billion asset sale plan.
Ford Motor Co. disclosed a significant non-cash charge tied to its global pension plans, though the automaker emphasized the impact is isolated to its accounting and won't affect operational earnings or near-term cash flow.
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.
Shares of CTI Logistics Limited (ASX:CLX) have climbed 25% in the past three months, prompting a closer look at the company's fundamentals. While its Return on Equity appears modest, exceptional earnings growth and a consistent dividend history suggest underlying strength.
Chloe Cole, a prominent detransitioner advocate, sees a recent $2 million malpractice settlement in New York as a pivotal precedent, predicting a wave of similar lawsuits from young people who regret gender transition procedures.
Eldorado Gold is set to acquire Foran Mining in an all-stock transaction valued at C$3.8 billion, aiming to create a diversified gold and copper producer with two flagship projects slated to begin production in 2026, significantly boosting its output and cash flow profile.
UEM Sunrise Berhad (KLSE:UEMS) has emerged as a top performer on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange in recent weeks, reigniting interest in the Malaysian property developer. However, our analysis suggests the stock may now be trading above its intrinsic value, prompting a critical look at its future growth prospects and the sustainability of its current momentum.
Despite a modest rise in annual revenue, Mudajaya Group Berhad (KLSE:MUDAJYA) has seen its share price plummet 65% over five years, leaving long-term investors deep in the red. We examine the disconnect between business performance and market sentiment.
