The refiner's journey from losses to profitability, marked by a rising Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), is drawing investor attention. While its 5.1% ROCE still lags the industry, the positive trajectory suggests strategic reinvestment is paying off.
The off-price retail giant TJX Companies is demonstrating remarkable capital efficiency, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) soaring to 31%—far outpacing industry averages—even without significant increases in capital investment over the past five years.
Following a strategic partnership with Singapore's GIC, Realty Income (NYSE: O) is poised for a transformative year. Analysts forecast further international growth, portfolio diversification into new property verticals, and a potential rebound in share performance as catalysts align.
The spirits giant files for legal protection for its production and warehouse assets in Latvia, citing cash flow pressures from geopolitical fallout and market headwinds, while assuring global sales remain unaffected.
As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce parcels, flood Latin American markets, nations across the region are grappling with the dual pressures of protecting domestic industries and maintaining vital economic ties with Beijing.
Footwear and accessories distributor Weyco Group is demonstrating a compelling financial trend: improving returns on its invested capital alongside increased reinvestment. This dual engine, analysts note, is a classic hallmark of companies capable of compounding value over time.
The probate process can drain an estate's assets and burden heirs for years. Financial and legal experts outline practical steps families can take now to ensure a smoother transfer of wealth.
In a landmark move to end regulatory ambiguity, the SEC and CFTC have formally merged their 'Project Crypto' into a single rulebook. The joint initiative aims to harmonize federal oversight of crypto markets, drawing clearer lines between securities and commodities as legislative efforts advance in Congress.
Global insurer Chubb Limited prepares to release its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close, with investors weighing solid peer performances against broader sector headwinds.
Japan's financial giant Nomura Holdings is scaling back risk at its digital asset unit following Q3 losses, a strategic pullback that mirrors wider pain across the crypto treasury sector as Bitcoin struggles to hold key levels.
The UK pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca begins trading ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange today, a significant upgrade from its previous Nasdaq ADR listing. This move underscores the company's strategic rebalancing towards the United States, its largest market, and raises questions about the long-term relevance of its London listing.
Despite outperforming key benchmarks, APA Corporation faces a wall of analyst skepticism. With shares already trading above the average price target, the energy producer's disciplined strategy collides with muted expectations for near-term gains.
In the quarters leading to his retirement as CEO, Warren Buffett orchestrated a significant portfolio shift, slashing Berkshire's stake in Bank of America while steadily accumulating shares in Domino's Pizza, highlighting a strategic bet on consumer resilience and brand loyalty.
In a landmark deal reshaping the U.S. energy landscape, NRG Energy has completed its acquisition of LS Power's 13GW natural gas fleet and virtual power plant platform, significantly boosting its capacity and demand-response capabilities in key markets.
As Japan heads to the polls, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal pledges are being put to the test in a critical 30-year bond auction, with investors wary of the nation's towering debt burden.
The German tubing systems specialist is posting robust returns on capital employed, outpacing industry averages and signaling potential for sustained value creation through disciplined reinvestment.
At a Singapore aviation conference, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford publicly accepted the NTSB's findings that agency failures contributed to a mid-air collision that claimed 67 lives, vowing to implement safety reforms.
As the EU's landmark 'Next Generation' fund nears its final payout deadlines, its ambitious goal of modernizing the bloc's economy is being hampered by bureaucracy, skills gaps, and questions over long-term sustainability, despite pockets of innovation.
Certified financial planner and popular financial educator Kevin Lum outlines a crucial mindset shift for those nearing or in retirement, urging them to move beyond accumulation and toward purposeful living.
At 77, Jane Perry's £2 million ISA portfolio stands as a testament to a simple, disciplined investment strategy begun in the 1980s. Her story challenges the gender investment gap and offers a blueprint for long-term wealth building.
