Stephen Gardner, the former CEO of Amtrak, has been appointed to the strategic advisory board of financial consultancy Telos Advisors. The move brings one of the rail industry's most prominent figures to a firm specializing in complex infrastructure projects.
Opinion, a blockchain-based prediction market handling a third of global volume, has raised $20 million in a pre-Series A round. The funding highlights sustained investor interest in on-chain event trading platforms, even as broader crypto markets remain subdued.
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs achieves unicorn status after a $70 million Series C funding round with participation from Goldman Sachs and Citi Ventures, as demand for cryptocurrency transaction tracing surges among law enforcement and financial institutions.
Wolfe Research upgrades Broadcom to 'Outperform,' citing its pivotal role in Google's expanding TPU program and broader AI infrastructure demand, setting a $400 price target despite recent market volatility.
A temporary spending bill has averted a full government shutdown, but funding for the Department of Homeland Security remains in limbo. With a one-week deadline, lawmakers are locked in a contentious debate over reforming ICE and Border Patrol tactics, while a new study underscores immigrants' fiscal contributions to the U.S. economy.
Yum China Holdings (NYSE: YUMC) capped off a robust fiscal 2025 with accelerating store growth, improved profitability, and enhanced shareholder returns. The fast-food giant, operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, outlined an ambitious plan to surpass 20,000 stores next year while significantly boosting its franchise model.
Industrial components maker Kadant Inc. (KAI) has finalized a €157 million deal to acquire Austrian precision parts manufacturer voestalpine BÖHLER Profil, a key supplier for over three decades. While the acquisition strengthens Kadant's consumables-focused strategy and secures critical patented technology, executives caution that accounting complexities and existing inventory will dilute earnings through much of 2026 before margin benefits materialize.
Following a year of record production, Norwegian energy giant Equinor signals a strategic pivot, scaling back capital expenditure in renewables and low-carbon projects for 2026-27 while reaffirming core fossil fuel growth and robust shareholder distributions amidst market volatility.
The sharp retreat in cocoa futures from record highs presents a new strategic dilemma for Mondelez and its rivals, forcing a delicate balance between protecting margins and retaining cost-sensitive consumers in a volatile market.
Palantir Technologies' blowout Q4 2025 earnings have reignited bullish sentiment, pushing shares higher even amid a tech selloff. While CEO Alex Karp's aggressive growth forecast for 2026 captivates the market, analysts question whether the stock's stratospheric valuation can be sustained.
Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys has revised the firm's price target on asset manager T. Rowe Price downward to $123, citing updated estimates following the company's latest assets under management disclosure.
Analysts at DA Davidson have increased their price target for Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) to $44, maintaining a Buy rating after the bank reported a solid quarter fueled by better-than-expected credit costs and an improved growth trajectory.
Buzz Bomb Caffeine Company, a subsidiary of Aspire Biopharma (ASBP), has secured a strategic partnership with Blue Shark Beverages to manage and distribute its innovative sublingual caffeine product across Southern California, beginning with a Coachella Valley launch.
Joe Vitiritto, former PAM Transport CEO, has been appointed President of Knight Transportation, tasked with steering the unit through a prolonged freight downturn and driving profitable growth.
For retirees with substantial 401(k) savings, converting to a Roth IRA offers a path to avoid Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). But as one 62-year-old with $1.6 million contemplates a $160k annual conversion, experts warn the hefty upfront tax bill could negate the long-term benefits for many.
Goldman Sachs' latest Conviction List highlights five dividend-paying stocks with significant projected gains, offering investors a blend of income and growth in a volatile market.
The private sector added a mere 22,000 jobs to start 2026, signaling a persistent slowdown and raising concerns about broader economic resilience as key sectors continue to shed positions.
Biopharmaceutical firm Ardelyx has been granted a crucial U.S. patent covering the oral formulation of its drug tenapanor, solidifying protection for its commercial products Ibsrela and Xphozah until late 2042 and bolstering its competitive position in the chronic kidney disease treatment landscape.
In a move to diversify critical mineral sources, REalloys and Kazakhstan's AltynGroup have inked preliminary agreements to develop rare earth feedstock from Kazakh deposits for processing in the U.S., challenging China's dominance in the sector.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) has launched a new Power Generation insurance solution aimed at small to mid-sized producers and brokers, offering customized coverage for a wide array of power assets and complementing its existing renewable energy program.
