The Walt Disney Company has named parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO, with Dana Walden elevated to Chief Creative Officer. The long-planned succession will take effect in March 2026, marking the end of Bob Iger's storied second act.
Palantir Technologies' stock surged after the company reported quarterly results and an outlook that surpassed analyst expectations, sparking a rally in the beleaguered software sector and reigniting discussions on sustainable growth in the AI era.
A new report underscores the staggering financial impact of employee turnover, with costs exceeding $45,000 per worker. As a third of employers blame competitive pay for rising churn, a significant gap emerges between worker salary expectations and company budget plans for the coming year.
In a dramatic escalation of a years-long legal saga, convicted former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli has filed a countersuit against digital art collective PleasrDAO and members of the Wu-Tang Clan, alleging a fraudulent 'duplicate sale' of his stake in the unique album.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Biden administration's plan to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, ruling that the Homeland Security Secretary likely acted with 'hostility to nonwhite immigrants.' The decision offers relief to approximately 350,000 individuals facing deportation.
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) mirrors an index that has delivered staggering returns since 2023. Yet with its P/E ratio at historically high levels, investors are grappling with a critical question: is this the peak, or is there room to run?
Intel shares surged nearly 26% in January, building on a stunning 84% rebound in 2025. The catalyst: overwhelmingly positive reception for its next-generation Panther Lake CPUs, signaling a potential return to manufacturing leadership.
PayPal abruptly replaced its CEO with board chair Enrique Lores, citing unmet expectations, a move that blindsided HP where Lores was serving as CEO. The leadership crisis underscores the pressure on both firms amid PayPal's 80% stock plunge over five years.
PayPal reports solid 2025 performance driven by Venmo and enterprise payments, but faces challenges in its core online branded checkout business. The company announces board chair Enrique Lopez as incoming CEO, aiming to accelerate execution amid a strategic refocus on merchant experience and biometric adoption.
Bitcoin's sharp decline in early 2026, mirroring turbulence in traditional safe havens like gold, raises fresh questions about its resilience. Analysts point to a confluence of risks—from equity market anxieties to long-term quantum computing threats—suggesting a potentially prolonged 'crypto winter' may be ahead.
PayPal Holdings Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter profits, driven by growth in total payment volume. However, shares tumbled in pre-market trading as the company issued a conservative forecast for the coming year, signaling ongoing challenges in a competitive digital payments landscape.
The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro, the architect behind its booming parks and experiences division, as its next Chief Executive Officer, concluding a closely watched succession process and underscoring the rising centrality of its physical entertainment empire.
SanDisk's stock has skyrocketed over 166% in 2026, fueled by an AI-induced memory supercycle. With data centers hungry for high-performance flash storage and rivals pivoting to HBM, the company's record margins and explosive growth face the test of a notoriously cyclical market.
Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden are set to receive first-year compensation packages worth approximately $38 million and $24 million respectively, as the entertainment giant formalizes its executive transition plan.
A surge in global equities followed Palantir's earnings beat and a surprisingly strong manufacturing survey, with corporate capital expenditure plans signaling sustained investment in AI infrastructure.
Federal judges have temporarily blocked two key Trump administration immigration initiatives: a rule requiring extended advance notice for congressional visits to ICE facilities, and the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals. The rulings come amid ongoing congressional debates over DHS funding and oversight.
After a prolonged and complex investigation, authorities in Shreveport, Louisiana, have arrested two adults in connection with a devastating 2025 house fire that killed an 8-year-old and a 5-year-old girl.
Atkore International Group Inc. (NYSE: ATKR) reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, driven by robust demand in its core electrical segment and significant productivity gains. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook while detailing progress on its strategic 80/20 initiative, including the divestiture of non-core assets and the planned consolidation of manufacturing facilities to sharpen focus on electrical infrastructure markets.
Shares in telecom tower operator IHS Holding surged following a strong operational update, highlighted by record free cash flow margins and a significant easing of foreign exchange headwinds from Nigeria. The company also outlined strategic moves in Brazil and potential asset sales, sharpening its focus on capital efficiency.
PayPal appoints HP's outgoing CEO Enrique Lores as its new chief executive, following disappointing quarterly results and a leadership shake-up aimed at accelerating innovation and execution.
