Kirby Corporation (KEX), a leading tank barge operator, is attracting significant institutional capital amid strong quarterly results and optimistic guidance, with its stock rising 11% year-to-date.
Altria Group expects improved second-half earnings by leveraging a U.S. tobacco tax rebate tied to increased exports, as the Marlboro maker seeks new avenues for growth in a shrinking cigarette market.
Facing a looming wave of retirements, independent advisory firms are increasingly turning to employee ownership and sophisticated tax strategies to secure their futures, offering an alternative to the private equity buyout.
B. Riley Securities lowered its price target on Skyworks Solutions, citing ongoing softness in the Android smartphone segment that is expected to weigh on near-term guidance, despite strength from Apple's iPhone cycle and diversification efforts.
Despite a mixed earnings report, Texas Instruments stock surged over 11% this week, powered by explosive growth in its data center business as AI demand fuels infrastructure spending.
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.
Quantum computing firm IonQ has moved to acquire SkyWater Technology, Skyloom Global, and Seed Innovations, aiming to create a comprehensive, end-to-end platform that controls hardware, networking, and software. This vertical integration strategy targets government and enterprise clients seeking secure, full-stack quantum solutions.
Hitachi, Ltd. announces a ¥100 billion share repurchase and a sweeping leadership reshuffle across its core divisions, sharpening its focus on digital and AI-driven growth. While the move underscores a commitment to shareholder returns and a transformed future, analysts caution that execution risks and a premium valuation loom large.
Sources indicate Coterra Energy and Devon Energy are in advanced discussions for a merger that would create a shale giant, raising immediate questions for investors about valuation, future dividends, and the strategic logic behind combining two major players with overlapping portfolios.
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.
The equipment rental giant's stock suffered its worst week in recent memory after quarterly results fell short of Wall Street's expectations, compounded by a price target cut from a major bank.
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.
Despite posting solid revenue and profit growth for its final quarter of 2025, Roper Technologies' stock fell sharply this week after its guidance for the coming year fell short of Wall Street's expectations, highlighting the challenges for diversified software firms in an AI-dominated market.
Bank of America raises its price target on Chevron (CVX) to $188, maintaining a Buy rating, as geopolitical tensions and a planned ramp-up of Venezuelan crude exports bolster the energy giant's near-term outlook.
NextEra Energy's unique dual-business model offers investors the stability of a regulated utility alongside the high-growth potential of its renewable energy arm, positioning it as a key player in powering the AI boom.
Cocoa futures have plunged to multi-year lows, pressured by a global surplus and weakening demand as high chocolate prices curb consumption. Analysts point to favorable harvests in West Africa and falling processing volumes as key factors extending the market's month-long decline.
A catastrophic landslide at a major coltan mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has killed hundreds of informal miners, casting a harsh light on the deadly human cost behind the global tech supply chain.
U.S. stocks extended losses into a third session as investors weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, capping a volatile week of trading.
Apple's record-breaking quarter highlighted a persistent memory chip shortage, driven by AI demand. This dynamic is creating a powerful tailwind for U.S.-based memory leader Micron Technology, with industry commentary suggesting the upcycle has further to run.
In a landmark disclosure during its Q4 earnings call, Tesla has revealed it now has 1.1 million active Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscribers worldwide. The announcement comes as the company prepares to shift exclusively to a monthly subscription model, a strategic move tied to Elon Musk's ambitious goal of reaching 10 million active users.
