In a sweeping five-year audit of its Italian supply chain, Prada has terminated contracts with 200 suppliers for compliance failures, as luxury fashion faces mounting pressure over labor practices.
As major indices flirt with record highs, a search for value leads some investors to scrutinize smaller-cap opportunities. We examine three penny stocks—Resources Connection, VAALCO Energy, and Waterdrop—that combine financial resilience with distinct growth narratives in consulting, energy, and insurtech.
Howmet Aerospace's stock retreated 3.8% this week, mirroring broader market softness. However, a look at the five-year horizon reveals a staggering 647% surge, closely aligned with robust earnings growth, underscoring the resilience of the aerospace components manufacturer.
Mirum Pharmaceuticals charts a distinct course in the rare disease biotech landscape, leveraging strategic acquisitions to build a broad, sustainable pipeline while navigating a complex regulatory environment.
President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has drawn mixed reactions from markets and analysts, raising questions about the central bank's future independence and the appointee's consistent alignment with the sitting president's economic preferences.
Palantir Technologies Inc. surged after posting a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, with CEO Alex Karp framing the results as vindication for the company's controversial path. The performance comes amid a sector-wide selloff and persistent debates over the data analytics firm's valuation and government ties.
A significant fire erupted at a shopping center in western Tehran on Tuesday, with state media confirming the deployment of firefighting teams to contain the incident.
UK maritime authorities report an attempted interception of a commercial vessel near Oman, highlighting ongoing security risks in the world's most critical oil transit corridor.
Bellavista Resources moves to acquire a controlling 70% interest in Ontario's Pickle Crow Gold Project, eyeing expansion to 80%, backed by a capital raise aimed at funding aggressive exploration across its newly consolidated Canadian portfolio.
Building on initial success in essential tremor trials, the expanded partnership leverages real-world data to streamline epilepsy studies, aiming to cut development timelines for central nervous system disorders.
As major indices rally, savvy investors are turning to overlooked small-cap stocks where recent insider buying hints at underlying value and confidence. We examine three such companies across banking and consumer goods, dissecting their financials and strategic moves in a buoyant market.
As major indices flirt with records, a surge in insider ownership at firms like Merchants Bancorp, Agora, and Nuvation Bio signals strong internal conviction, offering a potential roadmap for growth-focused investors navigating a buoyant market.
A push for a federal cap on credit card interest rates, championed by former President Trump and aligned with a Sanders bill, faces scrutiny from economists who warn it could backfire, restricting credit for the very borrowers it aims to protect.
Rocket Lab demonstrates its rapid-launch capabilities with two successful Electron missions, even as a test anomaly for its larger Neutron rocket underscores the challenges of developing next-generation reusable launch vehicles.
The retail-focused REIT has restructured its credit facilities, gaining breathing room on debt repayments while investors debate whether the move strengthens its long-term outlook or merely postpones underlying challenges.
A new national survey reveals a profound shift in public perception, with three-quarters of Americans now valuing practical experience over formal education for career success, a sentiment amplified by AI's growing impact on white-collar roles.
Imperial Oil Limited (TSE:IMO) announces an increased quarterly dividend to CA$0.87 per share, continuing a multi-year trend of robust dividend growth supported by strong earnings and reinvestment plans.
New Phase II trial data for roflumilast cream indicates a favorable safety profile and significant improvement in disease severity for infants with mild to moderate eczema, addressing a critical gap in pediatric dermatology.
Senior NATO naval commanders, gathered in Paris, warn that Russia continues to prioritize and fund its Northern Fleet's submarine capabilities, forcing a costly and complex Western response in the North Atlantic and Arctic.
The FDA has issued a complete response letter for Aquestive's sublingual epinephrine film Anaphylm, requesting new human factors studies. The company aims to resubmit its application by Q3 2026 while advancing regulatory efforts in Europe and Canada.
