Hong Kong apparel giant Crystal International is investing in a high-tech logistics center in China, aiming to slash fabric transfer times by 75% and power operations with solar energy as part of its broader smart manufacturing push.
Chinese biotech firm Arctic Vision moves to create an integrated ophthalmology powerhouse by acquiring MDCO Technology's device business, combining drug and device expertise to address unmet needs in eye care.
Insurance brokerage giant Brown & Brown sees a key price target cut to $81 following its fourth-quarter earnings, which revealed robust fee growth but concerns over slowing organic revenue expansion.
Analyst Joe Laetsch raises HF Sinclair's price target, highlighting favorable crude differentials and a recent $38 million acquisition aimed at expanding its lubricants business, as the refiner lands on a list of top low-risk dividend stocks.
Seaport Research analyst Scott Graham lowered Badger Meter's price target to $220 from $255, citing a slower sales pace in early 2025. The firm maintains a Buy rating, anticipating a stronger second half. The water technology company recently reported record annual sales and profits.
Truist Securities raises its price target on Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) following a robust Q4 performance, as the regional bank forecasts record interest income growth and benefits from improving industry tailwinds.
Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.
Barclays raises its price target on NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) to $62, citing solid quarterly performance and strategic moves, including a pending merger with Black Hills Corporation, as the regulated utility reaffirms its long-term growth outlook.
UBS analyst Peter Grom increased his price target for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) to $110, citing steady core performance despite lingering Kenvue-related uncertainties, after the consumer goods giant reported better-than-expected quarterly profit driven by cost discipline and resilient demand.
TD Cowen raises Prudential Financial's price target to $113, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, as the insurer grapples with a misconduct scandal at its Japan life insurance unit affecting nearly 500 customers.
Stifel Nicolaus lowered its price target on Altria Group (MO) by $4 to $68, citing higher-than-expected operating costs. Despite near-term headwinds, the firm reaffirmed its Buy rating, pointing to the tobacco giant's resilient dividend profile and long-term earnings guidance.
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.
A new mandatory scheme requires all UK fuel stations to report price changes within 30 minutes, with data fed to comparison apps. The government-backed initiative aims to boost competition and save households an estimated £40 annually.
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a 1.1% organic revenue increase to €1.91 billion for 2025, powered by robust DTC performance. While annual sales dipped slightly on a reported basis, a strong fourth-quarter acceleration signals the payoff of its strategic channel shift.
After a historic surge, gold prices have experienced their steepest drop in decades. Yet, analysts point to enduring geopolitical tensions and monetary policy shifts as reasons why the metal's long-term appeal remains intact.
Rising global defense budgets are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence in military systems, with companies racing to develop advanced sensing and threat-detection capabilities through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
In Zimbabwe, where formal employment is scarce and medical costs are prohibitive, a stark financial choice is being made: affordable funeral policies are vastly outpacing health insurance, reflecting a cultural prioritization of dignified burials over accessible healthcare.
A landmark investment proposal between AI titans Nvidia and OpenAI has stalled, with both companies reassessing terms amid internal concerns and a shifting competitive landscape, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
The all-stock deal creates a top-tier independent producer focused on the Permian Basin, with Beth McDonald at the helm aiming to unlock significant synergies and shareholder returns.
The ninth edition of the Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) is poised to gather an estimated 30,000 trade visitors and 400 exhibitors this February, highlighting Turkey's expanding influence in the global apparel sourcing landscape.
