Comcast (CMCSA) edged past profit forecasts in its latest quarter, driven by strong wireless subscriber growth and early signs that its push for simpler broadband pricing is resonating with customers. The media giant now sets its sights on converting promotional users and doubling down on network investments.
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, driven by robust core deposit growth and disciplined balance sheet management. The regional bank's leadership pointed to strategic tech investments and commercial loan demand as key pillars for its 2025 outlook.
With rising demand, grid investments, and volatile fuel costs, electricity prices are outpacing wage growth, squeezing not just low-income but now middle-class households. Policy interventions face long lead times, leaving little hope for near-term bill relief.
American Express reported a 10% revenue surge to $72 billion for 2025, driven by strong premium card demand and disciplined credit. Executives project 9-10% growth for 2026, betting on younger customers and strategic tech investments to sustain momentum.
Despite a challenging freight market, ArcBest reports resilient fourth-quarter performance, highlighting strategic cost controls, a turnaround in its asset-light segment, and significant investments in AI and automation to drive future efficiency.
The Hartford Financial Services Group reported stellar full-year 2025 results, with core earnings reaching $3.8 billion and a return on equity of 19.4%. Strong performance across Business, Personal, and Employee Benefits insurance segments, coupled with strategic investments in AI and digital capabilities, positions the insurer for sustained market leadership.
The global professional services firm reported sustained organic revenue growth and margin expansion for 2025, backed by its '3x3' strategic plan and technology investments. Leadership provided an upbeat outlook for 2026, targeting continued mid-single-digit growth and further profitability gains.
Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) reported a challenging third fiscal quarter, marked by a significant drop in net asset value and investment income, prompting management to reduce its monthly distribution. The firm cited volatile conditions in the CLO and leveraged loan markets as key headwinds, while outlining a strategy to preserve capital for opportunistic investments.
China Life Insurance announces governance changes and a major investment partnership, highlighting a strategic pivot towards long-term, related-party investments amidst evolving regulatory landscapes in Asia's insurance sector.
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.
Voyager Technologies has commenced a significant expansion of its defense manufacturing facility in Pueblo, Colorado, marking one of the region's largest military-industrial investments in recent years. The project aims to bolster domestic production for missile defense and munitions, integrating advanced automation and AI-driven logistics.
Southside Bancshares (SBSI) reported a significant rebound in fourth-quarter earnings, driven by strategic repositioning of its securities portfolio and lower funding costs. While loan growth remained modest, executives outlined a cautious outlook for near-term margin improvement and detailed plans for technology investments and selective M&A in competitive Texas markets.
PennyMac Financial Services capped a robust fiscal 2025 with Q4 net income of $107 million, overcoming headwinds from an unexpected wave of mortgage prepayments. While competitive pressures limited margin expansion, CEO David Spector pointed to strategic tech investments and a significant embedded refinance portfolio as catalysts for targeted mid-to-high teens ROE later this year.
Jefferies raises price target on CS Disco following strong Q3 results fueled by its Cecilia AI platform, yet maintains a cautious 'Hold' rating as the company balances growth investments against profitability.
A sharp sell-off in Microsoft shares following its earnings report has ignited fresh fears over the profitability of massive AI investments, pulling major indexes lower and pushing the software sector into a bear market.
Despite facing a dip in loan performance and market share, Credit Acceptance Corp (CACC) posted growth in adjusted earnings per share for Q4 2025, highlighting strategic investments in dealer technology and a disciplined, long-term financial approach.
Lazard Ltd. reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by record financial advisory fees and a rebound in assets under management. Executives framed the performance as validation of the firm's long-term 'Lazard 2030' strategy, highlighting talent investments and a robust pipeline for future growth.
First Pacific Advisors' FPA Crescent Fund disclosed it sold its position in tech giant Microsoft in Q4 2025. The value-focused fund explained the move was driven by a search for greater upside in other AI-related investments, despite acknowledging Microsoft's strong fundamentals.
Qatar has tripled its flagship venture capital fund to $3 billion, adding a strategic sweetener: subsidized access to AI computing power. The move aims to position Doha as a competitive hub for tech talent and deep-tech startups in the Gulf region.
Singapore will establish its National Space Agency on April 1st, aiming to leverage its technological prowess to secure a strategic position in the rapidly expanding global space economy, as global investments continue to soar.
