Shares of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) jumped sharply Monday, buoyed by a new dividend payment and a wave of positive sentiment sweeping the cruise industry following strong results from a key competitor.
As major tech firms announce significant layoffs across Washington, the region grapples with a fundamental question: Is this a temporary downturn or a structural pivot toward AI and new industries? The impact ripples far beyond corporate campuses, threatening the vitality of local small businesses that built their models on tech's explosive growth.
Micron Technology has broken ground on a massive new NAND fabrication facility in Singapore, a decade-long, $24 billion project aimed at meeting explosive demand for AI and data storage. The move signals a strategic long-term pivot but raises questions about market cycles and capital discipline.
Vera Therapeutics appoints industry veteran Matt Skelton as Chief Commercial Officer, signaling a strategic pivot toward commercialization as its lead drug candidate for IgA nephropathy, atacicept, undergoes FDA Priority Review.
Buoyed by a record defense backlog and a surging Gulfstream business, General Dynamics (GD) is generating robust cash flow. However, analysts debate whether its premium valuation already reflects this strong operational momentum, leaving new investors watching for a better entry point.
Shares of the boutique investment bank Perella Weinberg Partners have rallied sharply over the past month, riding a wave of renewed optimism in the advisory sector. However, its premium valuation and mixed long-term performance are prompting investors to weigh the risks against the potential rewards.
Uber Technologies Inc. has relaunched its ride-hailing services in Macau, its first new Asian market entry in years. The move includes a cross-border limousine service to Hong Kong and signals a cautious but significant re-engagement in the region after retreating from mainland China and Southeast Asia.
Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS) is showing signs of a resilient turnaround, with its core service business and booming modernization orders driving growth despite headwinds in new equipment sales, particularly in China. This analysis delves into the investment thesis gaining traction among some fund managers.
Sony Group is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a cyclical hardware manufacturer into a diversified creative entertainment powerhouse. With its 'One Sony' ecosystem driving high-margin growth in gaming, music, and anime, analysts are building a bullish case for the stock's long-term compounding potential.
As the U.S. dollar softens, Airbnb's extensive international footprint positions it for a potential earnings boost, adding a new layer for investors to consider beyond core travel demand.
Amid widespread anxiety over AI-driven job losses, a new report from the Yale Budget Lab finds little evidence of large-scale labor market disruption, raising questions about whether 'AI-washing' is being used to justify corporate layoffs.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling the state monopoly that defined its socialist era. While aimed at reviving production, the new hybrid system raises critical questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and its true appeal to foreign capital.
Newly unsealed documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case include a forwarded email detailing the 2019 uproar over Coinbase's acquisition of Neutrino, underscoring the late financier's apparent interest in crypto industry crises and their intersection with power.
Despite facing increased US duties, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam have expanded their trade surplus with the United States over the past year, even as their deficits with China grow, highlighting shifting global trade dynamics under renewed protectionist pressures.
Sugar futures extended their sharp decline this week, with prices in New York hitting a 2.5-month low and London white sugar touching a five-year trough, pressured by forecasts of abundant global supplies from top producers Brazil, India, and Thailand.
As Wall Street remains fixated on software-based AI, a leading tech analyst argues the next trillion-dollar opportunity lies in 'physical AI'—machines that see, move, and act. Dan Ives of Wedbush singles out Tesla and Nvidia as the indispensable architects of this new industrial revolution.
President-elect Laura Fernandez turns to El Salvador's controversial leader Nayib Bukele for guidance, signaling a hardline shift in tackling Costa Rica's escalating drug trade violence, including plans for a Bukele-style mega-prison.
From a repurposed Florida church to compact city cafés, the Italian marketplace giant is expanding its U.S. footprint with new formats focused on immersive experiences, not just groceries.
Newly filed state documents reveal the geographic breakdown of Amazon's latest workforce reduction in Washington, with T-Mobile and International Paper also submitting layoff notices affecting hundreds more employees across the state.
Wall Street analysts have issued a revised price target for Lucid Group (LCID), reflecting updated assessments of the electric vehicle maker's execution risks, funding runway, and demand trajectory. The shift underscores the evolving narrative around the company's ability to scale amid intense competition and macroeconomic headwinds.
