Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) shares surged nearly 19% after posting a 48% jump in annual profit, driven by robust ticket sales and onboard spending. The cruise giant's bullish outlook for 2026 signals continued strong demand in the travel sector.
Meta Platforms' staggering capital expenditure forecast for 2026, heavily weighted toward AI infrastructure, underscores the intensifying tech investment cycle. Specialized cloud provider CoreWeave emerges as a likely key beneficiary, its fortunes tied to the hyperscaler spending spree.
Eagle Materials (NYSE: EXP) posted resilient fiscal Q3 2026 results, with revenue reaching $556 million and EPS at $3.22. While wallboard sales softened, robust growth in cement and aggregates, fueled by infrastructure spending, highlights a strategic pivot. The company also outlined operational efficiency drives and a fortified balance sheet.
Apple's latest quarterly earnings reveal a tale of two halves: blockbuster iPhone sales, particularly in emerging markets like India, drove revenue to a new high, while Mac and wearables segments saw notable declines. The tech giant also faces questions over its AI strategy and conservative spending.
A detailed four-month audit of every expense left one individual perplexed: despite a solid income and no major debt, their bank account was perpetually near empty. The experience underscores a critical gap between tracking spending and controlling it, a common pitfall in personal finance.
A new analysis reveals the stark reality of homeownership in California, where residents in its largest cities are spending a historically high share of income on housing, pushing the dream of owning a home out of reach for many.
A new economic impact study reveals Kentucky's $10.6 billion bourbon industry continues to generate record tax revenue and jobs, yet confronts a sobering mix of production slowdowns, shifting consumer habits, and volatile export markets.
In his first interview as Executive Chairman, Gildo Zegna outlines a strategy of agility and direct consumer engagement to navigate global uncertainties, as the group reports resilient 2025 results driven by its flagship brand.
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a resilient 2025, with full-year revenues reaching €1.92 billion. A strong fourth-quarter acceleration, driven by a 10% surge in direct-to-consumer sales, underscores the luxury group's strategic pivot away from wholesale. While the Americas and EMEA regions showed robust growth, Greater China remains a volatile market as the company navigates a planned leadership transition and industry headwinds.
A Utah couple with a $180,000 income sought advice on using a $7,300 bonus. Dave Ramsey's firm counsel: shore up emergency savings, attack their HELOC debt, and postpone both a long-awaited honeymoon and speculative IPO investing until their financial foundation is secure.
Goldman Sachs raises Sweetgreen's price target to $5.60, citing policy tailwinds for consumer spending, even as it maintains a Sell rating. The salad chain's expansion and strong revenue growth continue to draw investor attention.
Despite posting blockbuster profits, Microsoft shares plunged 10% after its latest earnings, erasing hundreds of billions in market value. We examine whether Wall Street's reaction to cloud growth and AI spending fears is an overreaction or a prudent pause.
As the AI infrastructure race accelerates, Nvidia's relentless innovation cycle and commanding market position point to sustained growth, with data center spending projected to reach trillions annually by 2030.
A Boston woman's call to a popular finance show reveals a marriage buckling under the weight of multi-million dollar real estate debt and conflicting risk appetites, highlighting how financial discord can threaten relationships.
While often operating behind the scenes, industrial companies are the engine of the U.S. economy. Bolstered by a favorable interest rate environment, the sector has surged 18.8% in the last six months, significantly outpacing the S&P 500. We analyze two firms with durable competitive edges and one that may be losing momentum.
As AI spending surges, investors face a classic choice: TSMC, the indispensable manufacturer powering the entire industry, or AMD, the aggressive designer aiming to dethrone Nvidia. We analyze the risk-reward calculus.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to report its latest quarterly results Tuesday afternoon, with investors watching closely for signs of resilience in consumer spending and operational execution against a backdrop of moderating sales growth.
As H&R Block prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing its consistent history of surpassing revenue estimates against a challenging discretionary spending environment and recent stock pressure.
Texas Instruments (TXN) reported a 70% year-over-year surge in data center orders, prompting the company to break out the segment separately. Management forecasts the first sequential revenue growth since 2008, citing improving industrial trends and AI-related infrastructure spending.
Despite a mixed earnings report, Texas Instruments stock surged over 11% this week, powered by explosive growth in its data center business as AI demand fuels infrastructure spending.
