Amid a flurry of bank mergers and acquisitions reshaping Texas, San Antonio-based Frost Bank is doubling down on its organic growth strategy. CEO Phil Green asserts the bank has "zero interest" in M&A, positioning itself to win customers dislocated by industry upheaval.
A retrospective analysis reveals the staggering returns from Warren Buffett's key 2016 investments, with a stake in Apple vastly outperforming his own conglomerate and the broader S&P 500 index over ten years.
Despite recent turbulence, Boeing shares have climbed over 30% in the past year, outpacing the S&P 500. Analysts remain largely bullish, citing a record backlog and strategic moves, though some caution lingers over execution and supply chain hurdles.
While Colgate-Palmolive's stock has trailed the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street analysts see a resilient business model and strong international presence supporting long-term growth, maintaining a 'Moderate Buy' consensus.
Apple posts a record-breaking quarter driven by iPhone strength, but Wall Street is divided. While some analysts see a massive AI opportunity ahead, others warn that the partnership with Alphabet's Gemini could limit Apple's long-term upside and strategic independence.
Analysts maintain a bullish outlook on Goodyear Tire & Rubber, citing strong potential in the replacement tire market and favorable inventory trends, with a median price target suggesting a 7% upside.
The Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF (QDPL) has shifted from quarterly to monthly distributions, utilizing S&P 500 dividend futures to amplify its yield. This strategic pivot addresses investor demand for regular cash flow, though it introduces variability tied to derivatives markets.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber is overhauling its Avon Tyres brand and challenging U.S. tariffs in court, strategic moves analysts say are aimed at defending profitability amid cost pressures and competitive markets.
IBM intensifies its focus on the enterprise AI market with the launch of its governed deployment platform, a strategic collaboration with e& for regulated sectors, and the appointment of PepsiCo's Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors.
A South Korean family's paper wealth soared past $800 million after their company, L&F Co., inked a landmark battery materials deal with Tesla. Less than two years later, a quiet regulatory filing slashed the contract's value by 99.9997%, a collapse tied directly to Tesla's production struggles with its Cybertruck and 4680 battery cells.
Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.
Warren Buffett once admitted that managing a smaller pool of capital can be a 'huge structural advantage.' For retail investors, this isn't just theory—it's a practical edge in accessing high-growth opportunities that are now out of reach for the investing giant.
Essar Oil and Gas Exploration & Production (EOGEPL) is injecting $100 million into its flagship Raniganj East CBM block in West Bengal, aiming to scale up domestic natural gas production and explore shale potential in a bid to reduce India's import reliance.
Goldman Sachs strategist Ben Snider highlights that over half of S&P 500 companies providing 2026 EPS forecasts are guiding above analyst expectations, a signal of underlying corporate confidence that contrasts with a less stellar Q4 earnings beat rate.
TKO Group Holdings' UFC has secured a new, multi-year marketing partnership with Good Greek Moving & Storage. The agreement will feature brand integration across UFC Fight Nights, Dana White's Contender Series, and athlete ambassador campaigns, signaling a continued push to monetize its combat sports audience beyond traditional media rights.
Shares of specialty insurer Kinsale Capital have tumbled over 11% in six months, starkly underperforming the surging S&P 500. As investors digest its latest earnings, the debate intensifies: Is this a rare chance to buy a high-growth company at a discount, or a signal of deeper challenges ahead?
Jim Saulnier & Associates reduced its position in the Vanguard 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF by over $5.8 million in Q4, yet short-term Treasuries remain a key liquidity component, accounting for over 5% of its portfolio.
While analyst price targets often paint a rosy picture, a closer look reveals a more nuanced reality. We examine one favored stock with solid fundamentals and two others where the Street's optimism may be overlooking critical risks.
While the S&P 500 has climbed, TransUnion (TRU) shares have shed over 15% in six months. We examine the underlying pressures on its profitability and cash flow, and highlight a more resilient stock for consideration.
While the S&P 500 has rallied, shares of business development company Sixth Street Specialty Lending have slumped, underperforming by nearly 18 percentage points over six months. We examine the concerning fundamentals behind the decline and highlight a more compelling opportunity in the tech sector.
