The 179-year-old tobacco giant Philip Morris International is closing its Richmond, Virginia office, eliminating 135 positions, as it aggressively restructures around its smoke-free product portfolio, led by the ZYN nicotine pouch brand.
As the U.S. wine industry grapples with a multi-year slump, iconic tasting rooms are shuttering. The latest casualty is Hall of Fame NFL coach Dick Vermeil's Napa venue, a move reflecting broader shifts in consumer habits and market pressures.
Nvidia is set to make a landmark investment in OpenAI's latest funding round, CEO Jensen Huang confirmed, signaling a deepening alliance between the AI hardware giant and the leading AI research lab. However, reports of internal skepticism at Nvidia introduce uncertainty into the final terms and timing of the deal.
Crude futures retreated sharply on Monday after weekend comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested diplomatic engagement with Iran, easing fears of a military confrontation that had recently buoyed markets.
The Northern Ireland Executive has suspended a planned revaluation of hotel business rates, averting significant tax increases for accommodation providers slated for 2026 and providing temporary stability for the region's tourism industry.
Lantronix's new partnership to develop edge AI threat detection systems for drones has spotlighted the stock, but analysts are divided on whether its current valuation fully prices in the risks and opportunities of the nascent defense tech market.
Vital Farms (VITL) is drawing renewed investor attention following a series of earnings estimate upgrades and consistent beats. Despite a recent pullback, analysts see significant upside, citing strong brand positioning and operational scale. However, underlying challenges in retail volumes and cash flow present a more complex picture for the pasture-raised egg producer.
DoorDash is deploying autonomous delivery robots in the suburbs while advocating for legislation to improve food access for rural seniors, signaling a strategic push beyond its urban core into new markets and use cases.
A software engineer who turned an early bet on Nvidia into a $20 million fortune and early retirement is now pointing to quantum computing as the frontier with similar explosive potential. His journey underscores the high-risk, high-reward nature of thematic investing.
Investors in Malaysian construction giant WCT Holdings Berhad have enjoyed a 37% return over the past three years, significantly outpacing the broader market, even as the stock faces recent headwinds. Analysis suggests the company's transition to profitability may underpin its longer-term performance.
As China's pork industry grapples with overcapacity and falling prices, a growing appetite for premium, flavorful black pork among the middle class is offering a lifeline to farmers and reshaping market strategies.
The Malaysian healthcare provider KPJ Healthcare Berhad is demonstrating a strengthened capacity for profitable reinvestment, with its return on capital employed rising to 11% alongside significant capital expansion, pointing to a robust operational model.
Campbell's Company announces the closure of its Hyannis, Mass. plant, moving Cape Cod and Kettle Brand chip production to Hanover, Pa., Wisconsin, and North Carolina, impacting local jobs and severing a geographic brand tie.
Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace since mid-2022 in January, a key private survey shows, driven by robust domestic and international orders. While the sector's revival is clear, rising input costs and inflation concerns temper the optimism.
Broadcom secures a pivotal, multi-year agreement to supply custom AI chips to OpenAI, cementing its role as a key silicon partner for tech giants. However, the semiconductor leader must simultaneously navigate customer churn from its VMware unit and heightened regulatory scrutiny, presenting a complex risk-reward profile for investors.
Archer Aviation secures a pivotal agreement with Serbia to supply its electric air taxis for EXPO 2027, marking a significant step into the European market and sparking discussions on its path to commercialization and valuation.
With shares languishing near $5.74, Bausch Health Companies (BHC) presents a stark valuation puzzle. While a standard DCF model suggests a staggering 91% undervaluation, the market's persistent sell-off reflects deep-seated concerns over the company's restructuring path and debt burden. We examine the numbers behind the divergence.
AXIS Capital Holdings (AXS) shares have surged 15% over the past year, closing at $103.18 and reigniting discussions about its valuation. Analysts see a potential upside to $121, but the market weighs risks from cyber claims and social inflation.
BeOne Medicines (ONC) presents a complex picture for investors, with recent short-term volatility contrasting sharply with strong long-term returns. As the stock trades around $340, analysts debate whether its current price fully reflects the ambitious growth narrative in its oncology pipeline.
First American Financial Corp. announces the retirement of director Martha Wyrsch while reaffirming its quarterly dividend, signaling stability in shareholder returns during a period of governance change. The company's stock performance and capital allocation strategy remain in focus for investors.
