Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Large Cap Disciplined Value Fund identified financial technology leader Fiserv as a significant underperformer in its Q4 2025 letter, amid a broader market rally driven by tech. The fund's critique comes as Fiserv shares have shed over 70% of their value in the past year.
A blistering rally in gold and silver came to an abrupt halt Friday, with prices tumbling sharply as market volatility surged and analysts warned the historic run may be entering a precarious phase.
General Motors' stock climbed after the company raised its annual outlook, becoming a standout performer in Hotchkis & Wiley's value fund during a quarter marked by investor wariness over concentrated market gains.
Hotchkis & Wiley's value fund outperformed benchmarks in 2025, with FedEx highlighted as a key contributor. The logistics giant's shares rose over 20% in the past year, buoyed by strong domestic package performance, even as the fund remains selective in a top-heavy market.
Amid a broader market rally, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock surged over 164% in the past year, driven by reported takeover interest. The Hotchkis & Wiley Large Cap Disciplined Value Fund highlighted the media giant as a key contributor in its latest investor letter, pointing to its attractive valuation in a frothy market.
Pakistan's military says it has killed 41 armed fighters in two separate raids in restive Balochistan province, alleging—without presenting evidence—that the militants were supported by regional rival India. The operations come amid a surge in violence in the region.
In a significant shift, Israeli military officials have privately told journalists that approximately 70,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza war, a figure that largely corroborates the enclave's health ministry data, according to local media reports.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during a visit to Istanbul, stated Tehran is open to dialogue in principle but has no current plans for negotiations with Washington. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions and a Turkish offer to facilitate talks.
As Southeast Asian foreign ministers gather in Cebu, ASEAN reaffirms its commitment to a stalled five-point peace consensus for Myanmar. While acknowledging the plan's failure to halt the civil war, Thai diplomats suggest recent elections—though widely criticized—could offer a new avenue for dialogue and humanitarian access.
As Nvidia's historic rally sets a high bar, investors are looking for the next wave of AI winners. Micron Technology and Amazon present compelling cases with unique drivers in the booming ecosystem.
CNBC's Jim Cramer refrained from declaring a floor for Broadcom's stock amid mixed analyst sentiment and growing competition in the crucial AI semiconductor sector.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights Micron Technology as a key beneficiary of the AI boom and ongoing memory chip shortages, with shares soaring nearly 400% in a year on robust data center demand.
Intel's contract chipmaking division is reportedly in advanced discussions with tech giants Nvidia and Apple to manufacture key components starting in 2028, a potential game-changer for the semiconductor industry's supply chain.
In a move set to redefine border and cargo operations, U.S. AI specialist BigBear.ai has partnered with Abu Dhabi's Maqta Technologies. The collaboration, unveiled at a major industry forum, aims to develop next-generation AI solutions for government agencies and port operators worldwide, focusing on efficiency and security.
Shares of antibody discovery firm AbCellera Biologics (ABCL) present a complex picture for investors, with strong one-year gains overshadowed by steep declines over longer horizons. As the stock trades near $3.86, a significant gap emerges between its market price and some analyst fair value estimates, raising questions about its premium valuation in a challenging biotech market.
China Life Insurance announces governance changes and a major investment partnership, highlighting a strategic pivot towards long-term, related-party investments amidst evolving regulatory landscapes in Asia's insurance sector.
Dollar Tree shares have experienced notable turbulence, with a sharp weekly drop contrasting a strong yearly performance. This analysis delves into the conflicting valuation signals and the macroeconomic pressures shaping the discount retailer's investment narrative.
Divergent analyst reports from Truist and Goldman Sachs on CCC Intelligent Solutions have cast a spotlight on the data firm's path to profitability, revealing deep-seated debates about its role in the auto insurance ecosystem and its ability to convert steady growth into sustained margins.
Vodafone Group's shares have soared over 62% in the past year, dramatically outperforming the broader market. As the stock consolidates near £1.06, investors are grappling with a critical question: does the rally still have legs, or has the value opportunity evaporated? A deep dive into cash flow and valuation metrics suggests the story may be more complex than the headline numbers imply.
