Prudential Financial reported strong Q4 2025 earnings and raised its dividend, but shares fell sharply as investors weighed a 90-day sales halt in Japan over misconduct issues. The mixed signals highlight ongoing challenges in balancing growth with governance across its global operations.
Prudential Financial met Q4 revenue targets with an 11.6% sales increase, but earnings fell short. A voluntary sales suspension in Japan and persistent asset management outflows are set to pressure 2026 earnings, despite robust performance in core U.S. insurance operations.
Prudential Financial's solid 2025 results were overshadowed by a misconduct scandal in its Japan unit, prompting a voluntary 90-day sales halt and a projected $300-$350 million earnings impact for 2026. CEO Andy Sullivan vowed to restore trust as the insurer navigates regulatory scrutiny and revamps its sales practices.
Japan mobilizes Self-Defense Forces and thousands of snow-clearing vehicles to combat unprecedented snowfall that has paralyzed northern regions, disrupted travel, and raised concerns over voter turnout for the upcoming general election.
Japan has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich sediment from the deep Pacific seabed in a world-first test, marking a significant step in its national strategy to diversify critical mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China.
The resignation of Prudential Financial's Japan life insurance CEO following a widespread employee misconduct scandal has triggered governance reviews and shaken investor confidence in one of the insurer's key international markets.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced plans Thursday to manufacture cutting-edge 3-nanometer semiconductors at its second plant in Kumamoto, Japan. The move, a significant win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's industrial policy, aims to meet soaring global AI demand and reshapes the geopolitics of advanced chipmaking.
The aviation industry faces a turbulent start to 2026 as another airline, Romania's Legend Airlines, officially winds down operations. Its closure follows a series of high-profile shutdowns and bankruptcies globally, highlighting persistent pressures on regional and niche carriers.
Food manufacturing giant Marzetti expands its portfolio with the acquisition of the fast-growing, family-inspired Japanese barbecue sauce brand Bachan's, signaling a major push into the premium condiment space.
Longtime operations leader Fidaa Mohrez steps into a key executive role at H&S Energy Group, as the retailer consolidates its rapid growth following a major acquisition and navigates recent leadership changes.
A relentless two-week winter onslaught has buried northern Japan under historic snowdrifts, triggering a humanitarian crisis, widespread disruptions, and heightened avalanche risks as temperatures begin to rise.
A second Australian has died on Japanese slopes this week, following a separate fatal ski lift accident, as heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions raise safety concerns across the country's popular winter resorts.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ignited an unexpected youth-driven phenomenon, leveraging social media savvy and personal branding to potentially secure a decisive mandate in Sunday's election and reshape Japan's political landscape.
A relentless two-week snowstorm has claimed 35 lives across northern Japan, with Niigata Prefecture hardest hit. Authorities warn of further risks from melting snow and forecast more heavy snowfall this weekend.
Federal and NFL security officials have stated that no ICE operations are scheduled around the Super Bowl, emphasizing a coordinated security approach involving AI and multiple agencies amid heightened public scrutiny over immigration policies.
Avis Budget Group is closing Zipcar's Boston headquarters, laying off 128 employees and moving core operations to its New Jersey base, marking a significant shift for the pioneering car-sharing brand it acquired in 2013.
Souheil Badran, U.S. Bank's Chief Operations Officer, will retire this spring after a three-year tenure marked by a focus on digital transformation and client experience. The bank has activated its succession planning but has not yet named a replacement.
In a strategic move to reverse a decade-long decline, QatarEnergy is finalizing a significant long-term liquefied natural gas supply agreement with Japan's largest power utility, Jera. The deal signals Qatar's aggressive push to regain market share in Japan amidst a global LNG supply boom and shifting energy policies.
Japanese machine tool orders jumped nearly 16% in December 2025, breaking a two-month decline and signaling a potential rebound in global manufacturing investment as companies prepare for future demand.
Newly released government taskforce materials outline Japan's upcoming regulatory push for recycled content in packaging, with binding rules set for 2026 that will reshape design and sourcing for manufacturers.
