Merck & Co. shares have delivered impressive multi-year returns, climbing over 80% in the past five years. Yet, a deep dive into its valuation metrics suggests the market may still be underestimating the pharmaceutical leader's intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.
U.S. stock futures retreated Monday as investors parsed a mixed bag of global manufacturing data, raising fresh questions about the durability of corporate earnings against a backdrop of cooling factory activity in key European economies.
Jim Saulnier & Associates reduced its position in the Vanguard 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF by over $5.8 million in Q4, yet short-term Treasuries remain a key liquidity component, accounting for over 5% of its portfolio.
Months after a sudden $19 billion liquidation event rocked crypto markets, a war of words has erupted among industry CEOs. The debate centers on whether the crash was caused by a technical glitch, systemic leverage, or aggressive yield marketing, exposing deep fissures in the industry's post-mortem analysis.
Global logistics firm GXO will close its Romeoville, Illinois plant this April, citing evolving business needs. The move, announced under state WARN Act requirements, eliminates 32 positions, though the company says affected workers may apply for roles at other sites.
While growth often requires investment, a sustained negative free cash flow can signal deep-seated issues. We examine three well-known companies where the cash burn warrants a cautious approach from investors.
Focused Wealth Management significantly reduced its stake in a short-term Treasury ETF, signaling a strategic pivot towards equities as stock markets reach new highs. The move highlights a broader trend of capital rotation in response to shifting risk appetites.
While small-cap stocks have broadly underperformed, recent insider buying activity points to potential value in select global companies. We examine three firms where leadership is putting their own capital to work.
Shares of the direct-to-consumer telehealth company Hims & Hers have been halved over the past six months, trading near $27. Investors are now weighing whether the steep sell-off presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper troubles ahead.
The alternative investment manager faces heightened scrutiny as analysts project a slowdown in revenue growth ahead of Tuesday's earnings release, despite a history of recent beats.
As Artisan Partners prepares to report fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing its recent track record against a backdrop of mixed signals from peers. Will this earnings release mark a turning point?
Honda Motor posted a 4.3% year-on-year increase in global vehicle production for December 2025, recovering from a steep November slump. However, the automaker's full-year 2025 output fell nearly 9%, highlighting uneven regional performance with North America rebounding sharply while Asia, particularly China, saw significant declines.
A sharp supply crunch is driving contract prices for mainstream DRAM memory chips up by as much as 95% quarter-on-quarter in early 2025, according to a revised forecast from market analyst TrendForce.
Global insurer Chubb Limited prepares to release its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close, with investors weighing solid peer performances against broader sector headwinds.
While Italtile's stock saw an 11% bump last month, a look at the past five years reveals a sobering picture for long-term investors, with total shareholder returns deep in negative territory even as company earnings grew.
Japan's financial giant Nomura Holdings is scaling back risk at its digital asset unit following Q3 losses, a strategic pullback that mirrors wider pain across the crypto treasury sector as Bitcoin struggles to hold key levels.
The traditional rulebook for dining during economic stress is obsolete. As a K-shaped recovery widens the gap between income groups, fast-food giants are struggling with deep discounts while casual dining chains unexpectedly thrive by redefining value.
A Beijing court has sentenced ex-Justice Minister Tang Yijun to life imprisonment on bribery charges, state media reported Monday, marking one of the highest-profile convictions in China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
Russian forces have reportedly seized the settlement of Prydorozhnie in southeastern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, according to a defense ministry statement. The claim, yet to be independently verified, marks the latest in a series of incremental territorial gains.
As a Utah murder trial resumes, defense attorneys are pressing to remove the entire county prosecutor's office from the case, arguing the presence of a lead attorney's child at the crime scene creates an untenable conflict. Legal experts weigh the high bar for such motions.
