The restaurant chain Steak 'n Shake has announced it will contribute $1,000 to tax-advantaged investment accounts for employees' newborns, aligning with a growing corporate trend to supplement the federal 'Trump Accounts' program aimed at generational wealth building.
Panama's Supreme Court has annulled the long-term concession of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate key ports at the Panama Canal, appointing Denmark's Maersk as temporary administrator. The move follows geopolitical tensions and allegations of unpaid fees.
A new Morgan Stanley report indicates Amazon is in early discussions with select shippers about its planned Less-Than-Truckload service, set to launch this summer, posing a potential long-term challenge to established carriers.
Shares of the staffing leader surged after its Q4 earnings hinted at a potential end to a multi-year slump, with management pointing to positive sequential growth for the first time since 2021.
Facing what CEO Peter Vanacker calls the 'deepest and longest downturn' of his career, LyondellBasell reported Q1 2025 results while detailing a new $500 million cash improvement plan. The chemical giant is leaning into portfolio restructuring and its global supply network to weather trade policy uncertainty and weak demand.
President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor with Wall Street ties, to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. His confirmation faces scrutiny amid questions over monetary policy direction and the central bank's political independence.
Facing one of the longest downturns in industry history, LyondellBasell reported Q2 2025 earnings of $0.62 per share, outlining a disciplined strategy focused on cash conservation, portfolio optimization in Europe, and a pivot towards circular and low-carbon solutions to emerge stronger from the cycle.
Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported declines in full-year earnings as a sustained oil surplus pressured prices, though both companies highlighted strategic shifts toward LNG, chemicals, and power projects to fuel future growth.
An unexpected jump in the Producer Price Index for December underscores the stubborn nature of inflation, with rising wholesale costs threatening to ripple through the economy and sustain higher prices for households.
While rising crude prices have lifted Occidental Petroleum's stock recently, a mixed earnings performance and a predominantly 'Hold' rating from Wall Street signal lingering skepticism about its near-term trajectory.
Congress has approved $23 billion in initial funding for the ambitious Golden Dome missile defense initiative, yet the absence of a detailed spending blueprint from the Pentagon is stalling progress and clouding investment prospects for 2026.
Pharmaceutical leader Eli Lilly will build a new manufacturing facility in Lehigh County, marking the largest life sciences investment in Pennsylvania history and bolstering U.S. production of next-generation weight-loss drugs.
From post-IPO darling to a stock trading near historic lows, Rivian faces a critical five-year window. With new models on the horizon and a major Volkswagen partnership, analysts see a path to growth—if it can navigate fierce competition and persistent losses.
In a significant policy shift, Chinese authorities have reportedly cleared the AI startup DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia's advanced H200 processors, potentially easing a major hardware bottleneck for its competitive large language model.
American Express reported fourth-quarter earnings that narrowly missed analyst forecasts, yet a modest stock decline reflects investor confidence in its robust guidance and the sustained momentum of its high-end cardmember base.
Apple's Q1 earnings showcased blockbuster iPhone revenue of $85.3 billion, yet investor caution prevails amid persistent supply chain constraints and mounting cost pressures that threaten near-term profitability.
The U.S. dollar rallied sharply while gold and silver prices plunged following President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair. The move, coupled with stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, signals a potential hawkish shift in monetary policy.
Canadian National Railway reported improved revenue and operating income for the fourth quarter of 2025, citing productivity gains and recovery from prior-year port disruptions. However, the company issued a cautious outlook for 2026, forecasting 'flattish' freight volumes as U.S.-Canada trade tensions and a major regulatory review loom.
XPO's dual recognition of driver safety excellence coincides with significant institutional options activity targeting 2026, setting the stage for a pivotal period as the company navigates leadership change and high expectations for its core LTL business.
Shares of Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) have surged over 35% in three months, reigniting a fierce debate among analysts over whether the stock is overvalued or still trading at a deep discount to its future cash flows.
