Meta Platforms delivered a stronger-than-expected quarter, fueled by robust advertising revenue and user growth. However, the company's sharply rising expense forecasts for AI and infrastructure investments are drawing increased analyst attention.
Wildfires ravaging Argentina's Patagonia region have breached a UNESCO World Heritage site, fueling a political firestorm over President Javier Milei's deep cuts to environmental and emergency funding.
The German sportswear giant reports preliminary figures showing robust growth for the Adidas brand, driven by double-digit expansion across all regions, and unveils a major capital return program to shareholders.
Hilltop Holdings (HTH) delivered a strong fourth-quarter performance, beating earnings estimates and announcing an 11% dividend increase alongside a new $125 million share repurchase program, fueling a rally in its stock price.
BEN finalizes a landmark AI licensing framework for Africa and a university wellbeing pilot while bolstering its balance sheet through capital raises and debt conversion, prompting analysts to question if execution is now the priority.
SkyWest Inc. reported robust full-year 2025 financials and announced multi-year contract extensions with United and Delta for its E175 aircraft, reinforcing its strategic position as a leading regional carrier partner amid ongoing industry shifts.
The Louisiana-based bank holding company declares a $0.15 per share dividend payable in February, as analysts project strong earnings growth and a sustainable payout ratio.
Tesla maintained its Bitcoin position through a turbulent quarter, reporting significant unrealized losses as cryptocurrency markets slumped, even as its core automotive business outperformed expectations.
Exclusive: A newly revealed State Department cable directs embassies worldwide to audit all assistance programs against stringent new rules prohibiting funding for groups involved in abortion services, diversity initiatives, and gender identity advocacy, expanding a long-contested policy to nearly $30 billion in foreign aid.
TAIPEI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan completed the maiden underwater sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a big milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence
A routine commute in Minneapolis turns into a biometric checkpoint, spotlighting the advanced surveillance tools—from facial recognition apps to vast data networks—now central to federal immigration enforcement. As operations intensify, questions mount over privacy, oversight, and the line between targeted enforcement and dragnet surveillance.
German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) announces a dividend increase to $0.31 per share, reflecting confidence in its earnings trajectory and commitment to shareholder returns amidst a stable banking outlook.
Despite recent market turbulence, a surge in eurozone business confidence is spotlighting companies where high insider ownership aligns management with shareholder interests. We examine three such firms poised for growth.
Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ: NWBI) confirms a $0.20 per share dividend payment in February, maintaining its long-standing shareholder returns despite a high payout ratio that raises some sustainability questions.
Linde plc (LIN) shares have shown consistent upward momentum, closing recently at $455. While short-term performance is strong, a deeper valuation analysis reveals a complex picture, with divergent views on whether the stock is a bargain or fully priced.
Nomura Holdings (TSE:9716) has surged 33% in three months, briefly pausing last week. As shares hover around ¥1,367, analysts debate whether the market has fully priced in the brokerage's recovery or if a significant valuation gap remains.
While the crypto market navigates volatility, two assets priced under $2—XRP and Sui—are drawing institutional interest and possess specific catalysts that could drive significant growth in the coming year.
Oil prices pulled back from multi-month highs on Friday amid broad market risk aversion, yet President Trump's intensified focus on Iran continues to inject a significant risk premium into the market, setting Brent crude for its strongest monthly gain in years.
HSBC UK and Sage have unveiled 'My Business Finances', a new digital tool embedded within the bank's platform to help sole traders and landlords comply with upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules, streamlining invoicing, bookkeeping, and tax filing in one place.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) posted stronger-than-expected full-year 2025 results, driven by organic growth and a strategic shift towards direct-to-consumer sales. Yet, with a muted stock performance year-to-date, investors are questioning if the iconic denim maker's transformation story is fully priced in.
