A seasoned radio programmer argues that a new mandated fee for playing music would backfire, driving more stations to abandon music for spoken-word content, while questioning the motives of artists who already receive songwriter royalties.
IAC reported Q4 2025 revenue that modestly beat expectations, though sales fell 10.5% year-over-year. The digital media giant's non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.16, however, missed analyst forecasts by a staggering 85%, highlighting intense margin pressures even as its core digital business grows.
The abrupt closure of three LOOK Dine-In Cinemas in the Los Angeles area highlights the mounting pressures on mid-sized theater chains, caught between streaming dominance, costly upgrades, and shifting audience habits.
Luxury sleepwear brand Petite Plume names former Fleur du Mal president Irina Topuria to its newly created president role, tasking her with steering strategic growth and operational scaling as the company eyes broader market reach.
The landmark $100 billion infrastructure partnership between OpenAI and Nvidia has failed to materialize into a binding agreement, exposing underlying tensions over chip supply and performance demands, and raising broader concerns about speculative dynamics in the AI sector.
As Netflix and Warner Bros. executives defended their proposed deal before a Senate subcommittee, a promise of a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. films was met with scrutiny from exhibition leaders, who argue critical details about volume, marketing, and the fate of the PVOD window remain ominously unclear.
DaVita reports Q1 adjusted EPS of $2.00, slightly ahead of expectations, while managing a recent cybersecurity incident and absorbing impacts from a severe flu season. The company maintains its full-year guidance, buoyed by stronger-than-anticipated performance in its phosphate binder business and international operations.
Chubb Limited reports historic quarterly and annual net income, fueled by a record-low combined ratio that underscores its underwriting prowess in a competitive market. The insurer's results highlight robust premium growth and controlled catastrophe losses, setting a high bar for peers.
Despite a tough freight market, PACCAR's stock has held strong. We analyze Wall Street's shifting sentiment, the company's resilient performance, and what experts see on the road ahead for the Kenworth and Peterbilt parent.
British vehicle output plummeted 15.5% in 2025, with commercial vehicle production hit hardest, as a major cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover and ongoing US trade pressures created a perfect storm for manufacturers.
Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium forge a landmark joint venture to construct the first new primary aluminum smelter in the United States in over four decades, a strategic move aimed at slashing import dependence and boosting domestic supply chains.
The sharp retreat in cocoa futures from record highs presents a new strategic dilemma for Mondelez and its rivals, forcing a delicate balance between protecting margins and retaining cost-sensitive consumers in a volatile market.
Beeline Holdings (BLNE) has secured a pivotal integration deal, embedding its BLINKQC quality control tool directly into the dominant Encompass loan origination ecosystem. The move promises to deliver automated compliance checks to thousands of U.S. lenders within the next quarter.
Joe Vitiritto, former PAM Transport CEO, has been appointed President of Knight Transportation, tasked with steering the unit through a prolonged freight downturn and driving profitable growth.
Portland-based Fortis Construction appoints Andrea Weisheimer, a seasoned executive from DPR and Webcor, as its new president to spearhead strategic growth across the United States.
A product delay at Rigetti Computing and a strategic acquisition by IonQ are highlighting the starkly different execution strategies and risk profiles within the competitive quantum computing sector, forcing investors to reassess valuations.
Darden Restaurants is permanently closing all remaining Bahama Breeze locations, with half the sites to be converted to other brands in its portfolio, citing competitive pressures and operational challenges.
A new report from the influential CfC St. Moritz conference reveals a significant cooling in enthusiasm for crypto IPOs among wealthy investors and executives. While some activity is expected in 2026, confidence has dipped from last year's peak, with attention turning to liquidity, regulation, and market consolidation.
Stepan Company's declining return on capital employed raises questions about its reinvestment strategy and long-term value creation, amidst a challenging period for the chemical manufacturer.
A key sentiment index for Germany's crucial automotive sector edged higher in January, driven by improved business expectations within Europe, even as challenges mount in key markets outside the continent.
