The grocery sector begins 2026 with significant executive turnover, including leadership changes at Lidl US, The Save Mart Companies, and a major realignment within Walmart's top ranks ahead of its CEO transition.
Piper Sandler raises its price target on Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) following an investor meeting, citing potential from recent changes to its digital loyalty platform. The company also appointed a new marketing-focused director as it eyes U.S. expansion.
Digital asset investment products witnessed their largest weekly capital flight since late 2025, with Bitcoin and Ethereum bearing the brunt of a $1.73 billion exodus. The sell-off, concentrated in the U.S., underscores a sharp pivot in risk appetite amid shifting macroeconomic winds, though Solana and select regions bucked the trend with modest inflows.
While broader UK indices face headwinds, a closer look reveals potential in smaller-cap companies. We examine three penny stocks—Alumasc Group, Mercia Asset Management, and Roebuck Food Group—that are navigating economic challenges with distinct strategies and financial profiles.
While individual investors hold a significant 32% stake in Krona Public Real Estate AB (FRA:927), effective control rests with public companies, which command a 40% ownership bloc. This concentration of power raises questions about corporate governance and future strategy for the Swedish property firm.
As speculation mounts over the next Federal Reserve leadership, top economists point to Kevin Warsh's crisis-era experience as a strength, but warn his legacy will hinge on a single, monumental challenge: shielding interest-rate policy from political influence.
Facing stiff competition from synthetic fibers, the cotton industry's leading research and promotion body has created a chief marketing officer role and merged its marketing teams to drive demand across the entire supply chain.
Founder Scott Davies steps into executive chairman role as the Welsh honey maker rebrands to Hilltop Food Group and targets doubling turnover within five years through international expansion and new product categories.
PepsiCo's CEO expands his tech governance role at IBM, while a new financial chief takes the helm in the critical India region. These moves come as the beverage and snack giant's stock shows resilience, prompting investor analysis of its future direction.
After a protracted political standoff, France's long-delayed 2026 budget is set for adoption, granting Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu a hard-won victory but leaving President Macron's domestic reform agenda in limbo ahead of the 2027 election.
Amidst sluggish sales and intense competition, Target appoints Michael Fiddelke as CEO and refreshes its board, placing store revitalization and operational efficiency at the heart of its turnaround strategy.
While AI continues to fuel a historic market rally, a closer look reveals troubling signs of overheating, from staggering capital expenditures to questionable monetization and complex financial engineering.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has publicly agreed with Crown Princess Mette-Marit's own assessment that she showed "poor judgement" in maintaining contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The comments come as newly released court documents reveal extensive email correspondence, adding pressure on the Norwegian monarchy during a period of significant personal and institutional challenges.
The military leadership in Guinea-Bissau has freed a key opposition figure and pledged to form an inclusive government, in moves widely seen as an effort to appease regional bloc ECOWAS following November's coup.
Former President Donald Trump has announced Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and economic advisor, as his pick to lead the central bank. The nomination comes as incumbent Chair Jerome Powell faces a federal investigation related to his congressional testimony.
The aunt and cousin of Mexico's Secretary of Public Education, Mario Delgado, were fatally shot in their Colima home. Authorities later killed three suspects in a confrontation, highlighting the persistent violence plaguing the region.
BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSEAM:BMNR) is navigating a turbulent period marked by over $6 billion in unrealized losses from its concentrated Ethereum holdings and the abrupt departure of its president. The company's aggressive crypto treasury strategy and governance decisions are now under the microscope.
Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) is showing signs of strain as its return on capital employed (ROCE) has trended downward over the past five years. While still above the renewable energy sector average, the declining efficiency and stagnant capital base signal potential challenges for the independent power producer's growth trajectory.
The global packaging giant has successfully completed its court-supervised restructuring, slashing its debt burden by €1.3 billion and securing €349 million in fresh capital to stabilize operations under new ownership led by Redwood Capital Management.
Casual dining giant PF Chang's appoints Holly Smith, a seasoned restaurant marketing executive, as its new Chief Marketing Officer to steer brand strategy and deepen customer engagement amid industry-wide transformation.
