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.
A. O. Smith delivered robust margin expansion in Q4, driven by its commercial and water treatment segments, even as sales remained flat year-over-year. We delve into the key questions from analysts that cut to the heart of the company's future challenges and opportunities.
Despite reporting a 25.7% year-over-year sales increase, Xerox's fourth-quarter results fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending its stock lower. Management pointed to tariffs, rising costs, and IT segment challenges as key headwinds, while analysts probed the sustainability of growth from recent acquisitions.
Arthur J. Gallagher's Q4 earnings fell short of expectations, driven by integration timing from the AssuredPartners deal and softer contingent income. While the market reacted, analysts zeroed in on the underlying drivers and future trajectory during the earnings call.
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.
LPL Financial posted strong Q4 results that exceeded analyst forecasts, yet its stock faced selling pressure. While management pointed to organic growth and successful integrations, analysts probed deeper into the sustainability of the firm's expansion and future profitability drivers.
A massive trove of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, released by the U.S. Justice Department, contains numerous unredacted names of alleged victims, explicit photographs, and sensitive personal data due to widespread and inconsistent censorship efforts.
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.
At its 2026 Annual Meeting, Franklin Resources secured shareholder approval for key compensation and equity initiatives. CEO Jenny Johnson highlighted robust growth in ETFs, alternatives, and personalized investing, even as the firm navigates challenges within its Western Asset subsidiary.
Champion Homes (SKY) reported Q3 earnings that met internal forecasts despite a tough market. While revenue edged up, profitability faced pressure from costs and lower volumes. The company is betting on product innovation and legislative tailwinds for off-site built housing to drive future growth.
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.
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.
A Senate hearing on autonomous vehicles turned contentious as lawmakers grilled Waymo executives over the company's reliance on vehicles from a Chinese automaker and its use of remote safety operators abroad, raising national security and job creation concerns.
Exclusive: Michael Flacks, the financier vying for British Steel, is embroiled in a transatlantic court battle with French group Imerys over a failed mining deal, casting a shadow over his ambitious industrial acquisition plans.
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of long-range strikes in January targeting infrastructure at a Russian ballistic missile launch site, damaging buildings and a hangar at the Kapustin Yar test range, military officials confirmed.
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.
