Apple posts a record-breaking quarter driven by iPhone strength, but Wall Street is divided. While some analysts see a massive AI opportunity ahead, others warn that the partnership with Alphabet's Gemini could limit Apple's long-term upside and strategic independence.
A volatile January has underscored a stark shift for investors: political shocks emanating from Washington now pose a greater threat to portfolios than traditional economic or earnings concerns, reshaping risk calculus across global markets.
Forrestania Resources moves to 100% ownership of the historic Mt Palmer gold project in Western Australia through a share-based acquisition, aiming to fast-track development and feed its Lake Johnston processing facility.
SoFi Technologies' record loan originations in Q4 2026 are just the beginning. With a foothold in personal, student, and home loans, the fintech giant is poised to capture a massive share of multi-trillion-dollar markets, driven by refinancing demand and cross-selling to its growing member base.
As the 2027 deadline for Swift's Case Management standard approaches, banks face a strategic inflection point. Early adopters of native processing are poised to unlock operational resilience and revenue growth, while laggards risk entrenched inefficiency and competitive decline.
Aptiv reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $5.2 billion, a 3% increase, as the automotive technology leader prepares to spin off its Electrical Distribution Systems business as the independent company Versagen on April 1, 2026.
Alibaba Group is making a massive, multi-billion yuan bet to integrate its Qwen AI assistant across its ecosystem and develop its own AI chips, signaling a strategic pivot to reduce foreign dependency and deepen user engagement amid intense competition.
Apple's acquisition of Israeli AI audio startup Q.ai signals a deeper push into biometric wearables, as the tech giant reportedly reshuffles its 2026 roadmap to prioritize premium iPhones—including a long-rumored foldable model—while navigating ongoing component shortages.
Shares of Coastal Financial (CCB) have retreated sharply from recent highs, reigniting the debate over the fintech-focused bank's premium valuation. While long-term performance remains strong, current momentum is fading, leaving investors to weigh high growth expectations against traditional valuation metrics.
Floor & Decor Holdings (FND) shares have retreated over 7% this week, sparking debate among investors. While the home improvement retailer posts solid revenue of $4.66 billion, its premium valuation and aggressive expansion plans face a cooling housing market test.
A major court judgment tied to a 2021 fatal collision, alongside other vehicle incidents, severely impacted Landstar's fourth-quarter profits, compounding pressures from skyrocketing insurance premiums.
In an exclusive interview, PepsiCo SVP Darcy Arata highlights how formal mentorship programs and leadership commitment to inclusivity are transforming career pathways in the evolving supply chain sector.
Equinor's stock has gained ground over the past month, yet a detailed fair value analysis suggests the Norwegian energy giant may be trading at a premium. Investors are weighing strong long-term momentum against future headwinds from the green shift.
Specialty insurer Kinsale Capital Group continues to outpace broader industry growth in key metrics, driven by its focus on underserved, higher-risk markets. However, its premium valuation and recent stock volatility have intensified debate among investors about its long-term sustainability.
Despite a post-earnings sell-off, Netflix's burgeoning advertising business is laying the groundwork for sustained profit growth, presenting a potential value entry for long-term investors.
The all-stock deal creates one of the nation's largest independent oil and gas producers, headquartered in Houston, with combined assets poised to reshape the competitive landscape of the shale sector.
Lucid Air Grand Touring secures the top spot in a grueling Nordic winter range test, providing a much-needed technical validation for the luxury EV maker amidst a challenging market climate.
Goldman Sachs raises Sweetgreen's price target to $5.60, citing policy tailwinds for consumer spending, even as it maintains a Sell rating. The salad chain's expansion and strong revenue growth continue to draw investor attention.
Analyst firm Benchmark increased its price target for specialty food distributor The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) to $84, maintaining a Buy rating. The move follows strong operational performance, including domestic acquisitions and double-digit international growth in the Middle East.
Despite a modest price target reduction, Morgan Stanley reaffirms its Overweight rating on Wingstop, citing the chicken wing chain's robust unit expansion and system-wide sales momentum as key drivers for its 2026 outlook.
