Financial services firm Lazard (LAZ) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by record advisory fees and robust asset growth, signaling resilience in a challenging market.
A notable easing of US-Iran tensions has buoyed investor confidence across Gulf bourses, creating a favorable backdrop for stable, income-generating equities. We analyze three regional dividend stocks offering potential portfolio resilience amid shifting market dynamics.
Amalgamated Financial (AMAL) shares have delivered stellar multi-year returns, but a closer look at valuation models suggests the stock may be significantly undervalued despite its strong run. We analyze the numbers behind the rally.
Facing the looming patent expiration of key drugs Revlimid and Eliquis, Bristol-Myers Squibb is making a strategic pivot, acquiring Orbital Therapeutics for $1.5 billion to pioneer in vivo RNA therapies. This high-stakes move aims to redefine the company's growth in oncology and autoimmune diseases.
NuScale Power holds a unique regulatory approval for its small modular reactor technology, positioning it at the forefront of a potential nuclear energy shift. Yet, with no commercial deployments and a canceled flagship project, investors face a high-stakes gamble between revolutionary disruption and fading promise.
Regional banks like Fifth Third are betting on a historic profit surge if Kevin Warsh reshapes the Fed. But Wall Street warns his ambitious plan to slash rates and shrink the balance sheet faces fierce internal and political headwinds, threatening market stability.
In a revealing interview, former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow recounts how coach Bill Belichick asked him to decline a seven-figure endorsement deal—only to be cut days later. Yet, a decade on, Tebow expresses admiration, not bitterness, toward the legendary coach.
Tenet Healthcare has regained complete ownership of its revenue cycle management subsidiary Conifer, buying out CommonSpirit Health's minority stake in a deal valued at nearly $2.7 billion. The move signals Tenet's renewed commitment to the business and plans for significant AI investment.
The global packaging giant has successfully completed its court-supervised restructuring, slashing its debt burden by €1.3 billion and securing €349 million in fresh capital to stabilize operations under new ownership led by Redwood Capital Management.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday under European Union operation, permitting restricted passage for Palestinians after a near two-year Israeli closure. The move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, though high costs and tight quotas severely limit access.
While trading near 52-week highs can signal strength, it can also precede a correction. We examine three stocks where current valuations may not justify the price tag, urging investors to look beyond the hype.
The French IT giant's stock has skyrocketed over the past 12 months, dramatically outperforming the market. But with a volatile recent history and mixed long-term returns, investors are questioning whether the rally reflects a sustainable recovery or a speculative bounce. A deep dive into valuation metrics reveals a complex picture.
Oil prices plunged and precious metals extended their historic sell-off as easing US-Iran tensions and President Trump's hawkish nominee for Federal Reserve Chair triggered a dramatic dollar rally, sending shockwaves through global markets.
Following a bold earnings surprise, UPS is betting on a strategic pivot away from low-margin deliveries. While 2026 promises a challenging start, management forecasts a powerful second-half rebound fueled by cost cuts and a focus on healthcare and SMBs.
Disney's iconic leader, who returned to steady the company in 2022, is reportedly preparing to exit the CEO role ahead of his contract's expiration, setting the stage for a high-stakes succession search.
Deutsche Bank reported meeting its key 2025 financial objectives, including a 10.3% return on tangible equity, and outlined a path to boost profitability above 13% by 2028. The update, delivered during a fixed income call, highlighted revenue growth, cost discipline, and a strengthened balance sheet, even as management signaled caution on parts of the commercial real estate market.
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, driven by robust core deposit growth and disciplined balance sheet management. The regional bank's leadership pointed to strategic tech investments and commercial loan demand as key pillars for its 2025 outlook.
TD Cowen lowered its price target on Atlassian (TEAM) ahead of earnings, highlighting strong fundamentals in service management and cloud migration but flagging weak traction in AI as a key medium-term overhang for the stock.
A new civil lawsuit accuses British American Tobacco of funneling hundreds of millions to North Korea through a covert joint venture, allegedly financing weapons used in deadly attacks on American personnel in Iraq and Kurdistan.
The Horatio Alger Award bestowed upon ResMed founder Dr. Peter Farrell underscores the company's decades-long leadership in sleep and respiratory care, bringing its financial performance and competitive strategy into sharper focus for investors.
