Facing a looming wave of retirements, independent advisory firms are increasingly turning to employee ownership and sophisticated tax strategies to secure their futures, offering an alternative to the private equity buyout.
The global investment manager reported robust growth in money market and equity strategies during its Q4 2025 earnings call, while detailing expansion into digital assets and the pending acquisition of real estate specialist FCP.
While outlining stabilization efforts in challenged segments like Fibers, Eastman Chemical's leadership emphasized that a sustained recovery hinges on broader end-market demand. The company is betting on strategic projects and chemical recycling to drive future growth amid persistent pricing pressures and global trade dynamics.
Deutsche Bank reported meeting its key 2025 financial objectives, including a 10.3% return on tangible equity, and outlined a path to boost profitability above 13% by 2028. The update, delivered during a fixed income call, highlighted revenue growth, cost discipline, and a strengthened balance sheet, even as management signaled caution on parts of the commercial real estate market.
Canadian National Railway reported robust fourth-quarter earnings and improved operational efficiency for 2025, yet management offered a more guarded, volume-dependent outlook for the coming year, citing persistent headwinds from tariffs and a volatile trade environment.
Aris Mining (TSX:ARIS) has undertaken a significant corporate restructuring, reinstating founder Neil Woodyer as both Chairman and CEO while outlining elevated production goals for 2026. The move, aimed at streamlining operations, places the company's ambitious Marmato expansion and near-term execution squarely under Woodyer's renewed command.
Sources indicate Coterra Energy and Devon Energy are in advanced discussions for a merger that would create a shale giant, raising immediate questions for investors about valuation, future dividends, and the strategic logic behind combining two major players with overlapping portfolios.
Ameris Bancorp's latest financial report reveals a dual narrative: robust net interest income and earnings per share, contrasted with a notable increase in loan charge-offs. While share buybacks and profitability metrics remain supportive, analysts are scrutinizing whether the stock's premium valuation is justified amidst emerging credit risks.
Netflix shares have tumbled from recent highs amid investor skepticism over a potential $72 billion acquisition. Despite the sell-off, some Wall Street firms are upgrading the stock, citing strong fundamentals and a historically attractive valuation.
Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) reported robust 2025 financial results, deploying a record $8.9 billion in capital. CEO Conor Teskey outlined a pivotal market transition, driven by surging electricity demand from data centers and industrial activity, positioning the company's diversified portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, and storage for accelerated growth.
Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) reported robust 2025 financial results, highlighted by record deployment and a strategic pivot to capitalize on surging global electricity demand driven by AI and reindustrialization.
A critical measure of Bitcoin mining profitability has collapsed to its lowest level since late 2024, as miners grapple with falling BTC prices and severe operational disruptions from a major U.S. winter storm, according to analytics firm CryptoQuant.
SanDisk shares skyrocketed following a blowout Q2 report, with Cantor Fitzgerald arguing the rally has further to run, driven by AI demand and favorable NAND pricing dynamics.
A catastrophic landslide at a major coltan mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has killed hundreds of informal miners, casting a harsh light on the deadly human cost behind the global tech supply chain.
Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.
U.S. stocks extended losses into a third session as investors weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, capping a volatile week of trading.
A dual shift in U.S. sanctions and Venezuelan oil law is unlocking the country's vast reserves for American companies, marking a potential turning point after decades of nationalization and economic isolation.
Panera Bread confirms a second major data security incident in two years, while Krispy Kreme agrees to a $1.6 million settlement over a 2024 breach, as the foodservice industry grapples with escalating cyber threats and consumer lawsuits.
Porsche Automobil Holding (XTRA:PAH3) finds itself under the investor microscope following a turbulent month that saw its shares shed nearly 9%. While key valuation metrics scream 'undervalued', a deeper look reveals persistent losses and negative long-term returns, leaving analysts divided on its true worth.
Microsoft's free cash flow took a significant hit last quarter due to soaring capital expenditures on AI infrastructure. While the drop spooked some investors, management signals a near-term easing, and analysts argue the market's reaction may have overlooked the long-term payoff and underlying financial strength.
