As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY examines the enduring legacy of the companies that shaped the nation's culture, economy, and global identity.
A notable investment fund has significantly reduced its position in Sirius XM Holdings, reflecting growing concerns over the audio giant's growth trajectory and competitive challenges, even as the company maintains strong cash generation.
Investment firm CapWealth Advisors has significantly increased its stake in telecom provider Lumen Technologies, signaling confidence amid the company's strategic pivot towards enterprise and AI infrastructure.
An analysis of the most-held stocks on the Robinhood platform reveals where the retail investing crowd is placing its bets, with two tech giants emerging as particularly compelling long-term investments.
Micron Technology is making a decisive shift from volatile consumer memory markets, channeling a massive $24 billion investment into Singapore to build advanced fabrication and packaging facilities aimed squarely at the booming AI data center sector.
Adobe and Cognizant are expanding their strategic partnership to help major corporations integrate generative AI into content creation and customer experience workflows. The move targets regulated, high-growth industries grappling with soaring demand for personalized content, positioning Adobe's tools as enterprise-ready solutions amid investor scrutiny over its stock performance.
Amazon is discontinuing its Amazon One biometric palm payment system in 2026, ending a nearly six-year experiment in contactless retail technology that faced scrutiny over data security.
A KKR-led group is finalizing a deal to acquire Singapore-based data centre operator STT GDC, a move that underscores the intense global competition for digital infrastructure assets as AI-driven demand surges across Asia.
Micron Technology's stock is under renewed scrutiny as analysts adjust price targets, reflecting a pivotal shift in how the memory chipmaker is perceived amidst evolving AI and data center demand. The reassessment underscores broader market recalibration for semiconductor players.
As Baidu pivots from its search engine roots, its heavy investments in autonomous vehicle technology are beginning to yield operational results, reshaping analyst views and sparking fresh valuation discussions amidst fierce AI competition.
Meta Platforms' relentless investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is set to drive capital expenditures to unprecedented levels in 2026, raising questions about long-term returns for the cash-rich tech giant.
As the Federal Reserve prepares for a potential policy shift in 2026, analysts flag real estate, financials, energy, and consumer discretionary as vulnerable sectors. Structural challenges and changing macroeconomic conditions could pressure performance despite broader market gains.
Ark Invest's founder bolstered positions in key holdings across e-commerce, fintech, and cryptocurrency sectors ahead of major earnings reports, signaling confidence amidst market volatility.
Alibaba Group is making a massive, multi-billion yuan bet to integrate its Qwen AI assistant across its ecosystem and develop its own AI chips, signaling a strategic pivot to reduce foreign dependency and deepen user engagement amid intense competition.
Apple's acquisition of Israeli AI audio startup Q.ai signals a deeper push into biometric wearables, as the tech giant reportedly reshuffles its 2026 roadmap to prioritize premium iPhones—including a long-rumored foldable model—while navigating ongoing component shortages.
Despite recent guidance revisions, Mobileye Global retains strong buy ratings from analysts who see significant upside potential, as the company positions 2026 for a strategic transition in the autonomous driving sector.
Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that AI-generated videos from OpenAI's Sora will begin appearing on Disney+ within months, framing the move as an additive feature for short-form content while downplaying any ripple effects on the company's traditional film and TV pipeline.
Wall Street's top analysts made waves Monday with revised ratings on key stocks, highlighting a growing divergence in tech and retail outlooks as earnings season approaches.
Goldman Sachs has downgraded MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) to Sell, highlighting the failed VELA-2 trial endpoint and persistent approval risks for its key drug, sonelokimab, despite a competing firm's more bullish outlook.
Rosenblatt Securities raised its rating on cybersecurity firm Fortinet ahead of its Q4 earnings, citing a favorable hardware refresh cycle, effective sales strategies, and supportive tax incentives as key growth drivers.
