Facing soaring insurance costs and relentless storm threats, Louisiana is offering qualifying homeowners grants of up to $10,000 to fortify their roofs—a critical upgrade that's becoming a financial necessity in the Gulf Coast state.
In the quest to stretch a dollar, many consumers fall for common budgeting 'hacks' that promise savings but often deliver the opposite. We examine the hidden costs and unintended consequences of strategies from extreme couponing to bulk buying.
From AI-powered earbuds to vibrating smoke alarms, a wave of accessible technology is transforming daily life for millions with hearing loss. Experts weigh in on the options and the critical choice between professional guidance and over-the-counter solutions.
In a major consolidation move, Texas Instruments announces a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Labs for approximately $7.5 billion, aiming to dominate the fast-growing embedded wireless connectivity market.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has expanded its Southwest Pennsylvania/Northern West Virginia advisory council, adding three prominent local figures to better gauge regional economic conditions beyond traditional data.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended the proposed $83 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery before a skeptical Senate panel, navigating questions on market dominance, content, and a pre-deal meeting with former President Trump.
Packaging leader Silgan Holdings reports robust 2025 results, driven by record performance in dispensing closures and pet food containers. With key leadership changes and the Vayner acquisition fully integrated, the company outlines a confident, if cautious, outlook for 2026 amid evolving consumer trends.
Despite a recent earnings beat, Skyworks Solutions shares have significantly underperformed both the broader market and its semiconductor peers over the past year. Analysts remain largely on the sidelines with a 'Hold' consensus, even as price targets suggest a wide range of potential outcomes.
Despite a punishing year that saw Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) shares plunge nearly 40%, analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic stance, pointing to new product launches and solid earnings execution as catalysts for a potential rebound.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz embarks on a three-day tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, aiming to forge new energy and defense partnerships as Berlin seeks to diversify its global alliances and reduce strategic dependencies.
Santec Holdings Corp. (TSE: 6777) experienced a dramatic 46.3% surge in its share price, fueled by a pre-earnings volume spike. As investors pile into the optical technology firm ahead of its May results, analysts debate whether the move reflects robust fundamentals or speculative momentum in a hot sector.
The software sector has plunged into a bear market, with Anthropic's latest AI tool triggering a fresh wave of panic selling. As valuations crumble, investors grapple with existential questions about the industry's future in an AI-dominated landscape.
Baxter International's Q3 2025 reveals a mixed financial picture, with earnings beating estimates but revenue falling short. The company slashes its dividend and grapples with prolonged safety holds on its Novum IQ infusion pumps, even as it launches a new product in the advanced wound closure market, leaving investors to weigh near-term risks against long-term strategy.
GE HealthCare Technologies reports robust Q4 2025 results, exceeding expectations with 4.8% organic revenue growth. The company enters 2026 with a record $21.8 billion backlog and a strategic focus on its innovation pipeline, including key launches in photon-counting CT and radiopharmaceuticals, while navigating tariff headwinds.
In a major consolidation move, Texas Instruments has agreed to acquire Silicon Labs for $231 per share in cash. The deal, aimed at accelerating TI's embedded and wireless strategy, is projected to yield over $450 million in annual cost synergies by 2030 through manufacturing integration.
Flex's fiscal Q3 earnings beat expectations, fueled by robust data center growth and a rebound in industrial and health sectors. The company raises its full-year guidance, signaling strong momentum heading into the final quarter.
CME Group declared 2025 its most successful year ever, driven by record trading volumes across asset classes and surging market data revenue. The derivatives giant is pushing forward with new initiatives in securities clearing, 24/7 crypto trading, and retail-focused products as it sets its strategic course for 2026.
Aurora Cannabis reports a strategic overhaul in its fiscal Q3 2026 results, pivoting resources away from the competitive Canadian recreational market to focus on higher-margin international medical cannabis. The move, alongside plans to divest its Bevo stake, signals a decisive shift towards profitability as the company posts steady revenue growth led by its German and Polish operations.
Buoyed by record orders and a surging backlog, Johnson Controls International plc kicks off fiscal 2026 with robust growth, margin expansion, and heightened confidence, driven largely by its pivotal role in cooling the AI revolution.
In a strategic push to secure its place in the global supply chain, Australia is exploring financial mechanisms, including price floors and a national stockpile, to attract investment and reduce reliance on Chinese processing.
