While Merck (MSD) delivered robust fourth-quarter results, its forecast for 2026 fell below Wall Street expectations, highlighting investor anxiety over impending patent expiries for blockbuster drugs like Keytruda.
CAZ Investments launches a novel fund offering wealthy individuals access to stakes in private-asset managers, capitalizing on the booming secondary market and a shift towards capturing private wealth.
J&J Snack Foods reports a 7% rise in adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026, driven by early savings from its 'Project Apollo' transformation and improved gross margins, even as net sales declined 5.2% due to a strategic shift away from lower-margin bakery products.
Hamilton Lane's fiscal Q3 2026 results showcase robust growth, with total assets exceeding $1 trillion and a strategic $5 billion portfolio management deal with Guardian. The firm's semi-liquid Evergreen platform emerges as a key growth driver, attracting over $1.2 billion in net inflows for the quarter.
Capital Southwest (CSWC) reported strong fiscal third-quarter results, driven by recurring portfolio earnings and active deal-making. The BDC highlighted a growing cash cushion, declared supplemental dividends, and unveiled a strategic joint venture to compete in a tighter spread environment.
In a strategic shift, PepsiCo announces price reductions for popular snacks like Doritos and Cheetos in the U.S., responding to consumer backlash over high costs and adapting to market changes driven by weight-loss drugs.
As markets rally, investors are scrutinizing firms where executives' fortunes are tied to shareholders'. We spotlight three companies with significant insider ownership and earnings growth forecasts nearing 50% or higher.
Furniture maker Flexsteel Industries reports a 9% year-over-year sales increase for its fiscal second quarter, driven by strategic pricing and new product launches. However, executives caution that looming 25% tariffs on inventory and a volatile consumer environment pose significant challenges for the latter half of 2026.
As major indices hit new highs, savvy investors are turning to the small-cap sector for overlooked companies with strong fundamentals. We analyze three such potential hidden gems poised for growth.
As major indices climb on trade optimism and manufacturing growth, income-focused investors are turning to dividend stocks for reliable yield and value. We analyze three financial institutions offering stability in the current economic landscape.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) reported robust full-year 2025 financial performance, driven by strong refining margins and operational execution. The company highlighted a disciplined capital strategy, strategic midstream growth, and a positive outlook for refined product demand into 2026.
French prosecutors have called on an appeals court to confirm a five-year ban on far-right leader Marine Le Pen holding public office, a move that could definitively bar her from the 2027 presidential race. The legal battle centers on fraud allegations involving European Parliament funds.
Waymo executives are set to testify before a Senate committee, defending their autonomous vehicles' safety record amid federal probes. The company will also urge lawmakers to pass supportive legislation, framing the competition with Chinese AV firms as a critical battle for technological and economic supremacy.
Manuel 'Manny' Lorenzana, 38, is remembered as a devoted father and community pillar after a fatal crash on I-70 while driving his daughter's hockey team to a tournament.
Fubo CEO David Gandler downplays immediate changes from Josh D'Amaro's Disney appointment, focusing instead on executing the post-Hulu merger strategy and navigating content disputes.
While high energy costs and recent closures have rocked Staffordshire's historic pottery sector, established firms like Moorland Pottery report new opportunities and a cautiously optimistic outlook for the future.
Edgewell Personal Care has finalized the $340 million sale of its feminine care division to global hygiene leader Essity. The move allows Edgewell to reduce debt and sharpen focus on its core brands, while Essity expands its footprint in the category.
Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) shares edged lower Thursday amid mixed signals from the options market, with traders showing a slight preference for calls despite a heightened demand for downside protection ahead of the company's earnings report.
In a candid industry discussion, Galaxy Digital's Zac Prince and host Scott Melker scrutinize the business model of companies built around holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets, suggesting the trend may be losing steam as market focus shifts back to fundamentals.
As active ETF launches shattered records in 2025, financial advisors are weighing the structural shift alongside key macroeconomic indicators shaping portfolio strategies this week.
