Shell's annual net profit climbed to $17.84 billion in 2025, as operational efficiency and cost discipline helped counter volatile energy markets. The energy major announced a dividend increase and a new $3.5 billion share buyback program.
The strategic combination of Affinia with three key UHY Hacker Young offices creates UHY Affinia, a new entity poised to rank among the UK's top 25 accounting firms with a combined annual revenue exceeding £100 million.
The S&P 500's cyclically adjusted valuation metric has surged to a level seen only twice in the past century—each time preceding a historic crash. As 2026 approaches, investors are weighing whether AI-driven growth can defy historical precedent.
Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller made a notable portfolio shift last quarter, divesting from Microsoft and initiating a position in Amazon, betting on the e-commerce giant's expansive AI integration across its businesses.
As equity markets ride a wave of AI optimism, a classic diversification tool—the bond ETF—is staging a quiet comeback. Vanguard's Total Bond Market ETF offers investors a hedge against tech volatility and a return to steady income.
Amidst market volatility and waning consumer sentiment, a select group of high-growth companies with substantial insider ownership is drawing investor attention, signaling strong management belief in their future trajectory.
While past winners like Nvidia have created fortunes, the next wave of wealth generation may lie with specialized players in AI infrastructure and quantum computing. We analyze two high-potential, high-risk contenders.
As Rivian's stock hovers below $20, investors are weighing its innovative vehicle lineup against steep financial losses and a market dominated by Tesla. With the launch of its more affordable R2 model on the horizon, is now the time to buy, or is caution warranted?
Hyundai Motor Group posts a record U.S. sales month for January, fueled by a 66% surge in hybrid vehicle deliveries. The milestone comes despite headwinds for electric models following IRA tax credit changes.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's market narrative is undergoing a subtle but significant shift. While its fundamental valuation holds steady, analysts are recalibrating their views, balancing optimism over the transformative Juniper Networks acquisition against growing concerns about cyclical pressures on hardware margins.
Arm Holdings' latest earnings reveal a company in transition, with surging data center and AI demand driving revenue while smartphone markets soften. The chip designer's future hinges on whether its v9 architecture can sustain a lasting pivot in its royalty streams.
Bitcoin plunged to its lowest point since November 2024, flirting with a decisive break below the $70,000 support level. The sell-off, triggered by fears of a hawkish turn at the Federal Reserve, has erased nearly 20% of Bitcoin's value this year and intensified outflows from institutional ETFs.
Meta expands its clean energy portfolio through a new power purchase agreement with Zelestra for the Skull Creek Solar Plant in Texas, part of a broader 1.2GWdc partnership aiming for full operation by 2028.
Siemens Healthineers reported a resilient start to fiscal 2026, with strong performance in its imaging and precision therapy divisions offsetting a significant downturn in its diagnostics business in China, prompting a strategic reassessment of its operations in the key Asian market.
ExxonMobil Guyana has completed the purchase of the FPSO ONE GUYANA from SBM Offshore in a $2.32 billion deal, solidifying its stake in the prolific Stabroek block. SBM will continue to operate and maintain the vessel until 2035 under an integrated model.
The British government announces a collaborative initiative with Microsoft and leading experts to develop a national framework for detecting and assessing deepfake content, responding to a surge in AI-generated fraud and abuse.
Buoyed by a surge in M&A and capital markets activity, investment bank Moelis & Company reported record quarterly and annual revenues for 2025. Executives point to a strengthened talent bench and improving operating leverage as catalysts for momentum heading into what they forecast will be a robust year for transactions.
STMicroelectronics' fair value estimate has been revised upward to $27.52 per share, reflecting a market grappling with optimism over execution strength and concerns about softening end-market demand.
Publicis Groupe reports robust 2025 growth and a higher dividend, while its ambitious 2026 guidance centers on AI transformation. The market's mixed reaction highlights the tension between the promise of AI-driven efficiency and fears of industry disruption.
Cipher Mining's strategic shift from Bitcoin mining to building AI data centers for Amazon, funded by a $2 billion debt offering, has triggered a sharp sell-off as markets weigh the long-term contracts against new financial risks.
