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.
The world's leading energy CEOs gathered in Qatar for LNG2026, presenting a united front on gas's role in the energy transition while grappling with EU regulations and forecasting surging demand driven by artificial intelligence.
The Singapore-based electrical components manufacturer is demonstrating a compelling trajectory of improving returns on capital employed (ROCE), a key indicator of profitable reinvestment and operational efficiency that is catching investors' attention.
Take-Two Interactive's strong Q3 results and raised outlook underscore confidence in its upcoming blockbuster slate, while management seeks to reassure investors navigating the disruptive potential of generative AI on game development.
Darden Restaurants is permanently closing all 28 Bahama Breeze locations, half outright and half to be converted, as inflation, shifting consumer habits, and soaring costs continue to batter the casual dining sector. The move follows recent bankruptcies of other major chains.
Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, with analysts anticipating a slight year-over-year revenue decline. The report comes as the analog semiconductor sector shows investor optimism despite uneven performance among key players.
As Malibu Boats prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing a mixed outlook: strong recent performance against a forecasted revenue decline and broader sector pressures.
As Werner Enterprises prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing mixed signals from the freight sector against the company's recent stock rally. All eyes will be on pricing power and cost management.
News Corp is set to report quarterly earnings Thursday afternoon, with investors eyeing its digital transition and advertising resilience. Analysts project modest revenue growth as the media conglomerate navigates a shifting landscape.
The Malaysian industrial group PMB Technology Berhad (KLSE:PMBTECH) is showing signs of improving capital allocation, with its return on capital employed rising to 4.6% over five years. While still trailing the metals and mining sector average, the trend highlights the company's reinvestment strategy as it expands its asset base.
A coalition of major German trade associations is urging the federal government to suspend the national Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, arguing recent amendments fail to provide meaningful relief and create redundancy ahead of upcoming EU-wide rules.
New data reveals a devastating mortality event in 2025, with advocates warning that climate-linked die-offs and antibiotic overuse threaten the sustainability of aquaculture.
A bold White House proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% has fractured traditional political alliances, drawing support from populists in both parties while facing fierce opposition from the financial sector and skepticism from some Republican leaders.
Internal documents reveal Paramount+ is planning a major strategic shift, dubbed 'Project Eagle,' to aggressively compete with TikTok and YouTube by prioritizing short-form and user-generated content. The move echoes controversial changes at Instagram and Disney+, raising questions about subscriber backlash and platform identity in an increasingly homogenized streaming landscape.
The storied Chicago-style pizza chain Uno Pizzeria & Grill, founded in 1943, has dramatically contracted from over 150 to just 36 locations nationwide. Recent abrupt closures in Massachusetts highlight the intense pressures facing mid-tier casual dining.
As major miners retreat amid volatile markets, stablecoin giant Tether launches an ambitious software suite aimed at industrializing and streamlining Bitcoin mining operations worldwide.
While high energy costs and recent closures have rocked Staffordshire's historic pottery sector, established firms like Moorland Pottery report new opportunities and a cautiously optimistic outlook for the future.
