A former British minister steps down amid an investigation into leaked documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers clash with Netflix over 'woke' content allegations, and Congress reverses course on proposed science budget cuts.
IT solutions giant CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results for 2025, with revenue rising 6.3% to $5.51 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.57 surpassing forecasts. The performance underscores resilient corporate IT spending despite broader economic uncertainties.
In a strategic win for Qatar's economic diversification, global semiconductor research leader Imec has selected Doha for its inaugural Gulf R&D center, set to open this year and create up to 100 high-skilled jobs by 2030.
FB Financial Corporation (NYSE:FBK) announced a dividend increase to $0.21 per share, payable February 24. While the yield remains modest, the bank's strong earnings growth and sustainable payout ratio suggest a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Multiple Wall Street firms have raised price targets for WSFS Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WSFS), citing strong quarterly results, accelerating loan growth, and a robust capital return strategy.
TD Cowen raises its price target for Primerica (PRI) to $326, citing strength in its investment segment despite challenges in term life sales. The adjustment comes amid a cautiously optimistic preview of the life insurance sector.
Wall Street firms offer diverging views on Mattel Inc. (MAT) ahead of key industry earnings, with Morgan Stanley lifting its price target while highlighting a more favorable setup for rival Hasbro.
PepsiCo's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations, but the story behind the numbers reveals a strategic pivot: slashing snack prices to win back consumers while banking on productivity gains and international markets to fuel its 2026 ambitions.
Cantor Fitzgerald raises its price target on RenaissanceRe Holdings (RNR) to $282, while Wells Fargo trims its target, highlighting divergent views on the reinsurer's near-term fundamentals and the broader insurance sector's trajectory.
Morgan Stanley downgraded NetApp (NTAP) and slashed its price target, pointing to a CIO survey revealing the weakest hardware budget growth in 15 years. The move contrasts with a recent bullish initiation from Goldman Sachs.
Despite reporting robust quarterly earnings and record assets under custody, State Street sees key price targets trimmed by analysts who flag rising costs and a lack of updated medium-term guidance.
Cantor Fitzgerald and Wells Fargo have raised their price targets on The Hartford following better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, citing disciplined expense management and a resilient growth trajectory despite sector headwinds.
Multiple analysts have trimmed price targets for Synchrony Financial (SYF) following its latest earnings, citing a more guarded view on credit performance and adjusted long-term guidance.
As Bitcoin retreated toward $73,000, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest executed a strategic buying spree across six key crypto-linked equities, signaling continued conviction in the sector's long-term prospects despite recent volatility.
As Bitcoin stabilizes near $76,000, market analysts are looking beyond macroeconomics to investor psychology. Could deep-seated cognitive biases like anchoring and regret aversion be the hidden catalysts for the next major price move?
U.S. stock futures edged higher Wednesday, stabilizing after a sharp selloff in technology shares. Investor focus shifts to Alphabet's earnings and key labor market data for clues on the economy's health and the Federal Reserve's next move.
A dramatic shift in investor sentiment has rocked markets, as the realization sinks in that AI's efficiency gains may come at the cost of eroding the very business models that have long powered the tech sector's growth.
Old Dominion Freight Line reported fourth-quarter revenue in line with Wall Street estimates at $1.31 billion, though sales declined 5.7% year-over-year. The less-than-truckload carrier's adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share modestly exceeded analyst consensus.
In a major shift for Africa's mining sector, Glencore sells a significant stake in its Congolese copper and cobalt operations to a U.S.-backed consortium, marking a strategic move by Washington to secure supply chains and counter Chinese influence.
Diamond Hill Capital's Small Cap Strategy added Centerspace (CSR) to its portfolio in Q4 2025, highlighting a focus on resilient real estate assets. The REIT's performance and future potential are analyzed against a backdrop of mixed market gains and ongoing economic uncertainty.
