At its Annual General Meeting, Thyssenkrupp secured shareholder approval for a €0.15 per share dividend and detailed progress on its pivot to a holding structure, even as it navigates a costly 'year of implementation' with restructuring ahead.
Specialty metals maker Carpenter Technology posted record Q2 sales and raised its full-year operating income outlook, yet its stock fell sharply. The divergence highlights investor concerns over valuation and the company's heavy dependence on the aerospace cycle, even as demand in the sector remains robust.
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape appoints former NVIDIA CFO Geoffrey Ribar to its board, signaling a strategic shift towards manufacturing discipline and capital allocation as it transitions from R&D to pilot production.
Facing its weakest annual profit in years, Eastman Chemical is doubling down on cost reductions while banking on its molecular recycling technology to fuel a turnaround by 2026, despite a challenging global economic climate.
Seaport Research has lowered its price target for Polaris Inc. (PII) following a strong fourth quarter overshadowed by softer-than-expected forward guidance. The firm maintains a Buy rating, citing the company's market share gains and operational improvements amidst ongoing tariff challenges.
A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the Justice Department includes emails showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 lunch on the financier's private island, despite previous assertions he had severed ties. The files also contain communications involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, fueling ongoing political and legal scrutiny.
As QuantumScape shares hover near $10, a stark divergence emerges between its discounted cash flow valuation and its price-to-book ratio. With the stock down year-to-date but up sharply over one year, investors are weighing the promise of solid-state batteries against execution risks and market volatility.
Facing a challenging retail climate, brands at the Salon International de la Lingerie doubled down on heritage storytelling, shapewear innovation, and versatile categories like loungewear to support retailers, while navigating market softness and shifting consumer definitions of sensuality.
The Producer Price Index jumped 0.5% last month, more than double November's increase, as rising costs for machinery, metals, and travel services pointed to persistent pipeline pressures for consumers.
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While market darlings come and go, a select group of companies achieves sustained outperformance through a powerful trifecta: rising sales, expanding profitability, and efficient capital use. We examine three such names that have delivered triple-digit returns over the past five years.
Honeywell International posts a robust Q4 with record orders and backlog, while announcing an accelerated timeline to spin off its core Aerospace business as a standalone public company by late 2026, a move set to redefine its investment profile.
In a bid to attract new entrants to the market, financial services firm SoFi is offering a significant stock bonus of up to $1,000 for opening a self-directed investment account, eliminating traditional barriers like commissions and minimums.
As earnings season winds down, the waste management sector reveals a tale of resilience and regulatory reckoning. While Enviri's results disappointed, others like Perma-Fix surprised to the upside, highlighting the industry's complex dance between steady demand and economic sensitivity.
Guggenheim analyst Subbu Nambi raises her price target on Bruker Corporation (BRKR) from $53 to $58, maintaining a Buy rating and projecting nearly 25% upside, as the life sciences tools sector shows resilience.
Driven by falling costs and strong incentives, heavy manufacturing is increasingly turning to on-site solar power. This shift is transforming large factory roofs from passive structures into strategic assets for cutting energy bills and emissions.
Specialty metals maker Carpenter Technology (CRS) posted record quarterly operating income and lifted its 2026 guidance, fueled by robust aerospace and defense demand. Despite the strong performance, its stock price has pulled back sharply, presenting a potential valuation disconnect for investors.
U.S. stocks fell and precious metals plunged from record highs after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, sparking concerns over monetary policy direction and Fed independence.
While Q3 earnings reflect challenging market conditions, the chemical giant reports strong North American performance and accelerates its strategic shift, breaking ground on a flagship advanced recycling plant in Germany and planning a larger facility in Houston.
An unexpected jump in the Producer Price Index for December underscores the stubborn nature of inflation, with rising wholesale costs threatening to ripple through the economy and sustain higher prices for households.
