As Amgen prepares to report earnings, analysts are divided on the stock's trajectory. While strategic acquisitions and a solid track record fuel optimism, looming competitive pressures and a key pipeline wait temper expectations.
Despite OPEC+ maintaining production cuts, crude benchmarks fell sharply on Monday, pulling energy stocks like ConocoPhillips down with them as immediate fears of a supply disruption in the Persian Gulf subsided.
Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue is laying off 69 employees in New Jersey as it closes three discount outlets, part of a broader restructuring following its acquisition of Neiman Marcus and a pre-negotiated bankruptcy filing.
Fifth Third Bancorp has finalized its acquisition of Comerica in under four months, a swift consolidation that underscores a new era of accelerated bank mergers driven by regulatory shifts and the relentless pursuit of scale.
Forrestania Resources moves to 100% ownership of the historic Mt Palmer gold project in Western Australia through a share-based acquisition, aiming to fast-track development and feed its Lake Johnston processing facility.
Apple's acquisition of Israeli AI audio startup Q.ai signals a deeper push into biometric wearables, as the tech giant reportedly reshuffles its 2026 roadmap to prioritize premium iPhones—including a long-rumored foldable model—while navigating ongoing component shortages.
Analyst firm Benchmark increased its price target for specialty food distributor The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) to $84, maintaining a Buy rating. The move follows strong operational performance, including domestic acquisitions and double-digit international growth in the Middle East.
Garrett Motion (GTX) is drawing strong buy ratings from analysts, with a median price target suggesting over 20% upside, driven by its strategic pivot to zero-emission vehicle technologies and resilient financial profile.
Analysts maintain a bullish outlook on Goodyear Tire & Rubber, citing strong potential in the replacement tire market and favorable inventory trends, with a median price target suggesting a 7% upside.
The Walt Disney Company surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations for its fiscal first quarter, powered by strength in its streaming services and theme parks. The media giant reaffirmed its full-year forecast for double-digit profit growth, signaling confidence in its ongoing strategic transformation.
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has added another 855 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, a $75.3 million acquisition that solidifies its position as the world's largest public holder of the cryptocurrency despite recent market volatility.
Amid a fragile de-escalation, Tehran confirms it is reviewing regional mediation proposals and expects a framework for renewed negotiations with Washington within days, though significant hurdles remain.
Disney's theme parks and cruise lines delivered a historic $10 billion quarter, driving overall revenue past expectations. However, surging costs across its media and sports divisions squeezed profits as the entertainment giant nears a decision on its next chief executive.
Ripple has obtained a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's CSSF, granting it passporting rights across the European Union. This marks a significant regulatory milestone following recent UK approval and a period of aggressive fundraising and acquisitions.
The Walt Disney Company has placed a $30 billion valuation on ESPN as part of its newly finalized strategic partnership with the National Football League, which includes complex future equity options and a major integration of NFL media assets.
PGIM India Asset Management, the underperforming local arm of the U.S. financial giant, has drawn acquisition interest from domestic rivals Groww and Edelweiss as its parent considers an exit from the competitive market.
The European Commission has granted regulatory approval, concluding the acquisition of iconic Italian motorsports brand Dainese by asset management firms Arcmont and HPS Investment Partners, effectively placing ownership under major institutional investors.
A British Columbia court has given its final approval to Coeur Mining's planned acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal that will create a North American precious metals giant one step closer to its expected H1 2026 closing.
Scotiabank has lowered its price target for Comcast (CMCSA), reflecting ongoing pressure in its core broadband business as the media giant reports higher-than-expected customer losses in Q4 and faces fierce competition from fiber and fixed-wireless rivals.
TKO Group Holdings' UFC has secured a new, multi-year marketing partnership with Good Greek Moving & Storage. The agreement will feature brand integration across UFC Fight Nights, Dana White's Contender Series, and athlete ambassador campaigns, signaling a continued push to monetize its combat sports audience beyond traditional media rights.
