Thermo Fisher Scientific posted strong Q4 results, surpassing revenue and profit forecasts, yet its stock fell as analysts probed underlying pressures in key markets and the sustainability of growth drivers.
While 1-800-FLOWERS posted weaker sales, its focus on operational stability and cost discipline impressed analysts. The earnings call revealed a company in transition, grappling with search engine changes and a strategic marketing pivot.
Ameriprise Financial reported robust fourth-quarter results driven by advisor strength and platform investments. As shares rally post-earnings, analysts are focusing on key questions around recruitment momentum, technology payoffs, and the impact of its new Signature Wealth platform.
Kemper Corporation's fourth-quarter results fell sharply below analyst forecasts, driven by severe headwinds in its auto insurance segment. The company outlines a strategic restructuring focused on rate approvals, geographic diversification, and cost discipline to navigate regulatory challenges.
Mastercard's Q4 earnings met revenue forecasts and beat on profits, driven by global diversification and value-added services. But the real story emerged during the analyst Q&A, revealing the strategic pressures and opportunities ahead for the payments giant.
Despite topping revenue and earnings estimates, Dover's latest quarterly results faced a skeptical market. The real story unfolded during the Q&A, where analysts probed the sustainability of growth in key segments and the company's path forward.
A persistent cold snap has left Berlin's sidewalks treacherously icy, leading to a surge in injuries and reigniting a contentious debate over whether to lift the city's ban on road salt—pitting public safety against environmental concerns.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating claims that Nike's diversity initiatives may have systematically disadvantaged white workers in hiring, promotions, and layoffs, seeking documents back to 2018 through a federal court subpoena.
KB Financial Group reports a robust 15.1% jump in annual net profit to KRW 5.8 trillion, driven by fading one-off costs and a surge in capital markets income. The group announces a significantly enhanced shareholder return plan, including a 32% dividend hike and a KRW 1.2 trillion share buyback, signaling confidence despite a challenging macro environment.
Despite facing significant challenges including the California wildfires and a softening reinsurance market, RenaissanceRe (NYSE: RNR) reported robust 2025 results, driven by a diversified earnings strategy. The company highlights strong underwriting, investment gains, and a strategic focus on capital returns to shareholders.
While both Palantir and Nvidia grapple with surging demand, Palantir's unique challenge—a severe talent shortage—proves more intractable than Nvidia's supply chain issues, casting a shadow on its international ambitions and lofty valuation.
A significant year-end correction has hit Naples' rental market, with median asking rents falling sharply from 2024 highs. New data reveals a broader cooling trend across Florida, though Naples remains a premium market nationally.
Amid escalating trade tensions and geopolitical friction, European investors are quietly reassessing their massive holdings of U.S. debt. While a full-scale 'fire sale' remains a distant prospect, the mere discussion signals a fraying of transatlantic trust with potential to destabilize global markets.
Diamond Hill Capital's latest investor letter reveals its Small Cap Strategy outperformed the Russell 2000 in Q4 2025, with Triumph Financial (TFIN) highlighted as a key driver. The report underscores a focus on resilient businesses amid ongoing market volatility.
As small-cap stocks face headwinds, strategic share purchases by company insiders are highlighting potential value opportunities in overlooked sectors from lithium mining to retail real estate.
Amidst a market favoring value over growth, investors are scouring for undervalued gems. We spotlight three global companies trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value, from a Chinese biopharma firm to Japanese tech and industrial suppliers.
Rouble Nagi, founder of an art foundation that has established over 800 learning centers and educational murals across India's underserved communities, received the prestigious Global Teacher Prize in Dubai.
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.
The S&P 500's cyclically adjusted valuation metric has surged to a level seen only twice in the past century—each time preceding a historic crash. As 2026 approaches, investors are weighing whether AI-driven growth can defy historical precedent.
A new analysis reveals the cost of a classic 10-person Super Bowl party in New Jersey has crept up, with shrimp and beef driving increases while chicken wings and snacks see some relief.
