Fueled by a wave of blockbuster transactions and renewed executive optimism, the global mergers and acquisitions landscape is heating up for a robust 2026. Major consulting firms report a significant shift in sentiment, with U.S. CEOs leading the charge in pursuing strategic deals despite lingering market uncertainties.
The healthcare behemoth's robust 2025 results and 2026 guidance signal a landmark year ahead, as it navigates patent expirations and pricing pressures while maintaining its coveted dividend king status.
The global professional services giant reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with revenue climbing 8.7% to $6.60 billion. Strategic investments in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence are credited for driving growth despite headwinds in insurance pricing.
Goldman Sachs raises its price target for Zeta Global (ZETA), citing strategic positioning ahead of an expected surge in software sector mergers and acquisitions driven by valuation gaps and synergy potential.
Despite a 4.7% portfolio contribution from Alphabet (GOOG), Giverny Capital Asset Management's 2025 returns trailed the broader market, highlighting the challenges of a strategy focused on niche leaders amid a tech-dominated rally.
Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.
Subsea 7 secures a significant contract from Shell for the Kaikias Waterflood project, reinforcing its position in complex deepwater engineering and extending its project visibility in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Samsara Inc. is emerging as the operational backbone for major food and beverage companies, driving tangible safety and efficiency gains. Yet, its stock appears undervalued against this growing strategic relevance in critical supply chains.
Analyst coverage initiated with an 'Overweight' rating and a $413 price target points to a transformed contractor poised to capitalize on data center demand, grid modernization, and reshoring trends.
While the sales and marketing software segment broadly exceeded revenue expectations in Q3, investor sentiment has turned sour, with most stocks falling post-earnings. We analyze the divergent performances of Upland Software, Sprinklr, DoubleVerify, PubMatic, and Sprout Social.
Eli Lilly bolsters its long-term growth strategy through two new R&D partnerships and a key regulatory milestone for an ovarian cancer drug, signaling a strategic push beyond its blockbuster diabetes and obesity treatments.
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. sees its shares rally after high-grade drill results from its La Preciosa project in Mexico not only validate its geological model but also prompt a review of mining methods for greater efficiency.
Analyst firm Stifel has initiated coverage on sports data giant Genius Sports with a Hold rating, praising its foundational role in the online betting ecosystem but flagging a balanced risk-reward at current levels.
Altria Group reported adjusted earnings growth and robust shareholder returns for 2025, even as it grapples with a rapidly transforming nicotine market dominated by illicit flavored vapes and intense competition in oral tobacco.
Ford Motor Co. disclosed a significant non-cash charge tied to its global pension plans, though the automaker emphasized the impact is isolated to its accounting and won't affect operational earnings or near-term cash flow.
For the second year running, a Chicago financial institution has become the nation's first bank failure. Regulators shuttered Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, citing unsafe practices and depleted capital. The FDIC facilitated a swift takeover by Detroit's First Independence Bank, ensuring depositors are protected.
A new discounted cash flow analysis suggests Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' shares could be trading at half their intrinsic value, sparking debate among investors about the true worth of the Australian media giant in a challenging advertising landscape.
Walt Disney Co. shares fell sharply Thursday following its Q1 2026 earnings report, as investor focus shifted from beating profit expectations to uncertainty surrounding CEO Bob Iger's successor and cautious guidance on park attendance.
WK Kellogg Co. names former Ferrero executive Jean-Baptiste Santoul as Chief Operating Officer, signaling a strategic shift following its $3.1 billion acquisition by the global confectionery giant.
Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc., the parent of Texas-based Frost Bank, has elected Marsha M. Shields, leader of the Red McCombs family enterprises, and former Ernst & Young managing partner Jeff Rummel to its board, as longtime director Dr. Chris Avery prepares to retire.
