In his final earnings call before stepping down, Disney CEO Bob Iger cautioned his likely successor against complacency, highlighting the company's improved financial health and the need for continued evolution in a fast-changing media landscape.
Disney CEO Bob Iger suggests the company's $70 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox looks prescient in light of the current multi-billion dollar battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery assets, highlighting the enduring value of intellectual property in the streaming era.
While the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) remains a cornerstone for income investors, a new analysis highlights several compelling alternatives that address its potential gaps in sector exposure, yield, and international diversification.
The Walt Disney Company surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations for its fiscal first quarter, powered by strength in its streaming services and theme parks. The media giant reaffirmed its full-year forecast for double-digit profit growth, signaling confidence in its ongoing strategic transformation.
Amazon is negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move could position the tech giant as the lead investor in a funding round aiming to raise up to $100 billion ahead of a potential trillion-dollar IPO.
Microsoft's aggressive investment in AI infrastructure led to a sharp rise in capital expenditures, while its flagship Azure cloud service showed signs of moderating growth. The mixed results triggered a significant after-hours sell-off, raising questions about the near-term profitability of its AI ambitions.
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang indicates that Chinese regulatory approval for the sale of its flagship H200 AI chip is still pending, amid high demand from major tech firms and ongoing U.S.-China tech tensions.
While tech captures headlines, a selection of energy and utility companies present a compelling case for reliable, high-yield dividend income in the coming year, backed by essential infrastructure and evolving demand drivers.
Amid market volatility, five established companies with long histories of dividend payments—known as 'Dividend Kings'—have reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, offering retirees potential sources of reliable passive income.
A Nevada court has issued a temporary restraining order against prediction market platform Polymarket, barring it from offering event-based betting to state residents. The ruling intensifies the regulatory clash between state gambling laws and federal financial frameworks, casting uncertainty over the future of crypto-powered prediction markets in the U.S.
In a strategic reversal, GSK has handed back global rights to the clinical-stage RNA editing drug WVE-006 to Wave Life Sciences. Wave asserts the move allows it to faster advance the potential 'functional cure' for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, while GSK refocuses on broader respiratory markets.
Augusto Blacker Miller, a controversial figure from Peru's Fujimori era, has died in a Rio de Janeiro prison hospital. The 80-year-old, arrested in Brazil last December on an Interpol warrant, succumbed to cardiorespiratory arrest, reigniting debates about justice, aging detainees, and cross-border legal accountability.
In a strategic move emphasizing its heritage, Regal Holdings has rebranded its core manufacturing division as the historic West Bend Co., underscoring a commitment to U.S. production and Wisconsin's industrial legacy.
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.
The Walt Disney Company announced blockbuster quarterly earnings driven by historic box office and streaming performance, though profits were pressured by a resolved YouTube dispute, rising costs, and a broader slowdown in international travel to U.S. destinations.
CNBC's Jim Cramer argues that President Trump's unpredictable policy style, often criticized for spooking markets, creates strategic buying opportunities for alert investors who can separate noise from fundamental value.
Nvidia continues its aggressive investment strategy with a major stake in cloud provider CoreWeave, signaling a calculated approach to consolidating its AI ecosystem amid market volatility and shifting valuations.
Campbell Oil, following recent investments in its convenience store chain, has acquired Smith Oil Distributors, signaling a renewed strategic push to grow its fuel and energy services segment in the Southeastern U.S.
Jumia Technologies' shares have skyrocketed over 244% in the past year, a stunning rally that appears disconnected from its recent financial performance. This surge highlights the complex dynamics of growth investing in emerging markets.
A stark new analysis from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization adjusts for the state's high cost of living, uncovering that wages and productivity have trailed the national average for over 30 years, painting a picture of deep-seated economic distress.
