Rare earth power: can Europe ever escape its dependency on China?
Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
In a bold bid to reclaim semiconductor leadership, Intel is aggressively deploying ASML's next-generation lithography systems years ahead of rival TSMC. The 2026 timeline is critical for the chipmaker's turnaround plan.
Despite a post-transition share price dip, Berkshire Hathaway's unique ecosystem of cash-generating assets, a colossal insurance 'float,' and a discounted valuation suggest the conglomerate is built to last, even without its legendary leader.
While speculative stories often captivate the market, Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) stands out with consistent profitability and disciplined leadership—traits gaining attention as investors prioritize fundamentals.
Two Hasbro investors have filed a federal derivative lawsuit, accusing the company's leadership of deliberately overproducing Magic: The Gathering cards to mask weaknesses in other divisions, a move they claim devalued the collectible game and misled shareholders about its true financial health.
President Trump is expected to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as Jerome Powell's successor, a move markets interpret as a tilt toward more hawkish monetary policy and an end to months of uncertainty over the central bank's leadership.
As the STOXX Europe 600 stumbles under geopolitical and trade pressures, a focus on companies with significant insider ownership reveals where leadership is putting its own capital on the line. We examine three firms where high insider stakes coincide with robust growth forecasts.
Despite a lowered price target following an analyst transition, TD Cowen maintains a bullish stance on Alphatec Holdings, citing undervalued growth drivers including a new regenerative bone graft partnership and a robust long-term revenue outlook.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust revenue growth exceeding 30% for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a healthy mergers and acquisitions pipeline and resilient performance in key sectors. Leadership expressed confidence in navigating a softening property insurance market while maintaining stable casualty pricing and talent retention.
The medical technology giant reports double-digit organic sales growth for the fourth consecutive year, driven by its Mako robotic system and strategic leadership shifts, while navigating tariffs and a shifting competitive landscape.
Facing a tough freight environment, Schneider National's leadership outlines a strategy centered on cost discipline, tech investment, and strategic positioning in intermodal and dedicated services to steer toward future profitability.
A brutal sell-off wiped nearly $10,000 from Bitcoin's value, pushing it perilously close to its November low. The sharp decline, which triggered over $1.75 billion in liquidations, coincides with speculation of a major leadership change at the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Malaysia's state energy giant Petronas unveils a sweeping three-year plan to sustain domestic oil and gas output, expand its global LNG footprint, and position itself as a regional leader in carbon capture, navigating the complex transition toward a lower-carbon future.
The Trump administration has issued a broad license allowing U.S. entities to engage in key oil activities in Venezuela, a major sanctions relief step aimed at jumpstarting the nation's crippled energy industry under its new U.S.-backed leadership.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) closed its 2025 fiscal year on a confident note, citing a resilient recovery in the marine market, a historic surge in free cash flow, and significant debt reduction. While navigating persistent tariff headwinds, the company's leadership pointed to stabilizing retail demand and strategic market share gains as key drivers for cautious optimism heading into 2026.
Target is launching its largest-ever spring beauty collection, introducing over 3,000 new, predominantly budget-friendly items alongside redesigned in-store experiences and key leadership appointments, signaling a major strategic push to capture market share in the lucrative beauty sector.
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is in the spotlight following the launch of a major emerging markets climate transition fund with Irish Life Investment Managers. The move expands its sustainable investment footprint to over €1 billion as analysts scrutinize whether its current share price fully reflects future growth prospects amid a mixed performance backdrop.
CNBC's Jim Cramer endorsed Carrier Global Corp. (NYSE:CARR) on his recent show, praising CEO Dave Gitlin's leadership and strategic acquisition. He recommended investors buy the stock for the long term, citing confidence in the company's positioning within the climate solutions sector.
CNBC's Jim Cramer suggests investors watch for a pullback in Microsoft shares, praising its leadership but expressing concern that the tech giant's AI investments may not be optimally targeted to meet soaring demand.
With interest rate uncertainty and global headwinds buffeting markets, income-focused investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for potential stability. We examine three ASX-listed companies offering yields above 3%, assessing their resilience in the current climate.