While Medtronic's shares have trailed the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street maintains a cautiously optimistic stance, buoyed by strong recent earnings and raised guidance.
Crude oil futures fell sharply on Monday, erasing recent gains tied to Middle East tensions, as the prospect of renewed diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran eased fears of a major supply disruption.
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a resilient 2025, with full-year revenues reaching €1.92 billion. A strong fourth-quarter acceleration, driven by a 10% surge in direct-to-consumer sales, underscores the luxury group's strategic pivot away from wholesale. While the Americas and EMEA regions showed robust growth, Greater China remains a volatile market as the company navigates a planned leadership transition and industry headwinds.
Investment firm Hussman Strategic Advisors has significantly increased its stake in Etsy, signaling strong conviction in the e-commerce platform's recovery strategy and growth potential, particularly from its Depop subsidiary.
While Intel's struggles capture public attention and government subsidies, a less-heralded semiconductor titan, Broadcom, is forging a formidable path in AI through its deep partnership with Alphabet and a business model built for the long haul.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly committed to a landmark investment in OpenAI, calling it potentially the company's largest ever, while forcefully refuting reports of hesitation. The move deepens the strategic ties between the AI chip giant and the leading AI research lab.
Following a sharp post-earnings sell-off, Intel CFO David Zinsner made a substantial open-market purchase of company stock, a move seen as a strong vote of confidence even as Wall Street analysts remain divided on the chipmaker's turnaround prospects.
Financial expert Suze Orman challenges conventional retirement targets, urging a defensive cash reserve of three to five years' expenses to shield against market volatility.
In a strategic shift to regain ground against DoorDash and Uber Eats, Grubhub announces a permanent elimination of delivery and service fees for all restaurant orders exceeding $50, a move highlighted in its new Super Bowl ad featuring George Clooney.
Hong Kong-listed construction firm Affluent Foundation Holdings (SEHK:1757) has unveiled plans to enter the regulated financial services sector, sending its shares on a meteoric rise. As the stock trades at a significant premium, analysts question whether the market is pricing in future success or overlooking execution risks.
ASML Holding NV has launched a massive new share repurchase program and reaffirmed strong sales guidance, as record AI-related equipment orders fuel optimism about the Dutch tech giant's central role in the semiconductor industry's future.
As major indices climb, a segment of investors is turning their gaze to high-risk, high-reward penny stocks. We examine three companies—FingerMotion, PodcastOne, and MOGU—that are on the radar, weighing their potential against significant financial challenges.
Tesla's strategic pivot from electric vehicles to AI and robotics, coupled with declining automotive revenue, has created a stark divide among analysts. Bullish forecasts see shares hitting $500, while bears warn of a drop to $350, leaving investors to weigh Elon Musk's high-stakes vision against core business challenges.
The actively managed Schwab Core Bond ETF (SCCR), launched in early 2025, is gaining attention for its monthly distributions and a current yield of 4.32%. The fund focuses on high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated debt, offering retirees and other investors a potential source of predictable income in a shifting rate environment.
Forensic genealogy has finally put a name to remains discovered in 2012, closing a long-standing mystery for Illinois authorities and a family.
As hyperscalers double down on AI, data center REITs like Equinix emerge as a stable, dividend-paying avenue for investors seeking exposure to the infrastructure backbone of the boom.
Despite solid revenue growth, Microvast Holdings (NASDAQ: MVST) has seen its share price collapse over the past five years, erasing billions in market value and testing the patience of long-term investors.
While Medicare provides a crucial safety net at 65, significant gaps in coverage for dental, vision, and long-term care can lead to six-figure annual expenses. Proactive planning with HSAs, specialized insurance, and strategic budgeting is essential to protect retirement savings.
U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, reversing earlier futures losses, as a stronger-than-expected manufacturing report boosted sentiment. The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 led the gains.
As global demand for copper surges—driven by AI data centers, electrification, and green energy—a severe supply crunch looms. Mining magnate Robert Friedland warns of a looming 'train wreck,' putting companies like Southern Copper and Freeport-McMoRan in the spotlight for investors.
