As investors navigate a complex economic landscape, companies with significant insider ownership and robust earnings forecasts are drawing attention. We examine three ASX-listed firms where leadership's skin in the game aligns with ambitious growth projections.
Investor Kevin O'Leary delivers a blunt message to young entrepreneurs: glorifying overwork is not a badge of honor but a strategic liability. He advocates for sleep, nutrition, and exercise as the real drivers of founder optimization.
For the first time since its aggressive accumulation began, MicroStrategy's massive Bitcoin treasury is valued below its average purchase price, incurring over $900 million in unrealized losses. The milestone tests the resilience of CEO Michael Saylor's leveraged conviction play as analysts debate the company's financial fortitude and Bitcoin's near-term path.
January 2026 saw dramatic swings across commodity markets, with precious metals soaring to record highs before a sharp correction, while energy commodities rallied on strong winter demand. The month underscored the sector's inherent volatility amid shifting seasonal and macroeconomic forces.
The White House announces a major public-private initiative to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to insulate U.S. defense and tech sectors from foreign supply shocks and geopolitical leverage.
Investment firm FSC Wealth Advisors sold approximately $6 million worth of the First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (FTSM) in late January, part of a broader reduction in fixed-income and equity ETF exposures as the bull market enters its fourth year.
Capital Management Corp's significant stake increase in investment bank Moelis & Company is being viewed by market observers as a strategic wager on a potential rebound in mergers and acquisitions activity.
Despite near-term headwinds in the electric vehicle sector, Rivian and BYD are positioning themselves for the next growth cycle through strategic pivots and vertical integration.
Verizon Communications (VZ) surged nearly 12% after a robust Q4 2023 report, record postpaid growth, and a major share repurchase program. The telecom giant's confident 2026 outlook and strategic acquisition of Frontier assets signal a potential pivot, though questions about debt and valuation persist.
Intel's bid to become a major contract chipmaker receives a significant boost as tech giants Apple and Nvidia engage in talks to shift portions of their advanced semiconductor manufacturing to Intel's U.S. facilities, challenging the long-standing dominance of TSMC and Samsung.
As the TSX rides a wave of positive earnings momentum, adventurous investors are turning their gaze to the penny stock arena. We analyze three micro-cap companies—Automotive Finco, Aurora Spine, and Wilton Resources—that are generating buzz, weighing their potential against significant financial risks.
In a scathing letter, New York's Attorney General and top DAs accuse the federal GENIUS Act of enabling stablecoin giants to profit from illicit funds while denying restitution to victims, setting the stage for a legal and political clash.
An analysis of the 2026 RIA Edge 100 reveals that the industry's leading firms have maintained a disciplined approach to growth, expanding their workforces at a pace closely aligned with—but slightly trailing—client acquisition over a five-year period, underscoring a focus on service quality over mere scale.
The Detroit automaker has held preliminary talks with Xiaomi and other Chinese manufacturers about potential joint ventures to build electric vehicles in the United States, a move already drawing sharp criticism from Washington lawmakers.
A newly disclosed DHS document reveals Palantir is providing generative AI to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to sort and summarize enforcement tips, highlighting the firm's deepening government integration just days before its Q4 earnings release.
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.
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.
Amid industry consolidation and shifting client demands, Wealth Management's 2026 RIA Edge 100 highlights advisory firms achieving strategic, operational growth—proving resilience isn't just about riding market waves.
MicroStrategy's stock has plunged, trading below the market value of its massive Bitcoin treasury. While some analysts see deep value, the company's heavy debt load and reliance on crypto's volatile fortunes raise significant risks for investors.
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.
