Shares of Helmerich & Payne gained over 5% following the announcement of a planned CEO succession and the reactivation of seven idle drilling rigs in Saudi Arabia, signaling a strategic pivot towards international growth.
Despite a 65-year record of dividend increases, Cincinnati Financial (CINF) sees its price target lowered by BofA analysts citing persistent soft pricing in property & casualty lines, though a Buy rating is maintained.
In a notable shift from typical FTSE ownership patterns, individual investors now control half of London's historic pub operator Fuller, Smith & Turner. The structure raises questions about governance and future strategy for the 177-year-old business.
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.
Amidst a market downturn fueled by weak Chinese trade data, a closer look reveals potential resilience in a select group of UK penny stocks. We examine three companies with market capitalisations under £40 million, assessing their financial health and growth prospects in a challenging environment.
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.
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.
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.
For investors seeking reliable income without the complexity of individual stock selection, dividend-focused Exchange-Traded Funds offer a compelling solution. We analyze leading options that prioritize financial strength, consistent payouts, and low costs.
Gold's dramatic rally to record highs in late January offered a moment of vindication for retirees using the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) as a hedge. Its subsequent rapid collapse, however, has reignited a fundamental debate about the metal's role in conservative portfolios, especially against the backdrop of rising Treasury yields.
The signals from this year's World Economic Forum extend far beyond diplomacy, presenting CEOs with an urgent mandate to overhaul business models designed for a bygone era of global stability.
Government forces have entered the besieged capital of South Kordofan, Kadugli, following a similar breakthrough in nearby Dilling, potentially easing a dire humanitarian crisis in the region.
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the Supreme Court is proceeding cautiously in a pivotal case challenging the legality of former President Trump's sweeping tariffs, citing the profound economic and policy implications at stake.
Erste Group has revised its rating on water and hygiene giant Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) from 'Buy' to 'Hold', signaling limited upside at current prices. The move comes despite Ecolab's recent strategic acquisition aimed at capturing growth in the semiconductor and AI infrastructure markets.
In its latest investor letter, ClearBridge Investments highlighted Casella Waste Systems (CWST) as a long-term compounder, even as its mid-cap strategy faced a challenging quarter marked by narrow market leadership and sector-specific weakness.
While investors chase flashy AI chipmakers, infrastructure giant American Tower is building the high-speed, interconnected data centers that could become the critical backbone for financial firms and others racing to deploy artificial intelligence.
As historic rallies in gold and silver, fueled by Washington policy, show signs of fatigue, analysts like Tom Lee see a potential rotation of capital back into Bitcoin and Ethereum, setting the stage for a crypto rebound.
Bloom Energy's stock surged nearly 75% in January, propelled by a landmark agreement with American Electric Power and soaring demand from the data center sector.
Shares of Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) rallied following the announcement of a key acquisition, providing a bright spot in Baron Discovery Fund's Q4 2025 letter, which detailed a challenging year for its long-term growth strategy.
Amid a market often captivated by speculative tech stories, German defense specialist Hensoldt (ETR:HAG) presents a case for steady, profitable growth. With rising earnings, robust revenue, and a CEO compensation package notably below industry peers, the company is earning a spot on value-focused watchlists.
