As Chinese automakers reshape Europe's automotive landscape, Ford is in advanced talks with Geely to share technology and manufacturing capacity, signaling a strategic shift for Western carmakers facing intense competition.
At a major Wall Street Journal conference in Palm Beach, financial leaders from Blackstone, Citi, and Lazard grappled with the immediate market fallout and long-term implications of an AI startup's latest move, revealing a stark divide between panic and opportunity.
Even as Warren Buffett steps back from day-to-day leadership at Berkshire Hathaway, his value-investing principles remain a powerful guide for building long-term wealth. We analyze three holdings from the Berkshire portfolio that embody his approach for investors seeking stability and growth in their retirement years.
Powell Industries (NYSE: POWL) reported mixed Q4 2025 results, with revenue slightly missing estimates but earnings beating expectations. The company's outlook remains robust, driven by a record order backlog extending into 2028, with significant momentum in data center and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure projects.
Horace Mann Educators posted a 6.3% year-over-year revenue increase to $434.8 million in Q4 2025, though it slightly missed top-line estimates. Earnings per share of $1.21 edged past consensus. The insurer's push into new markets and partnerships fuels growth, but management warns of returning catastrophe costs and inflationary pressures ahead.
A decade after a wave of complex annuity sales, retirees are discovering a harsh reality: the guaranteed income portion of their contracts often far outweighs the investment value. Now, a new generation of agents is pushing costly 'flips' that can permanently slash lifetime payouts, sparking calls for greater transparency and consumer caution.
With Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair set to conclude in May 2026 and Kevin Warsh nominated as his successor, market strategists are eyeing potential winners in Financials, Small-Caps, and Real Estate ETFs.
Bank of America pushes back against the recent tech stock rout, arguing investor fears of both weak AI returns and massive AI disruption are contradictory. The firm sees the selloff as a buying opportunity, forecasting AI infrastructure spending to hit $1.2 trillion by 2030.
Sugar futures extended their decline this week, with prices hitting multi-year lows in London, as analysts project persistent global surpluses for the coming seasons, driven by robust harvests in Brazil and India.
Arabica and robusta coffee futures extended losses this week, hitting multi-month lows, as favorable weather in top grower Brazil and strong shipments from Vietnam point to improving global supplies.
Figma shares have tumbled sharply, caught in a broader sell-off of design software stocks fueled by analyst pessimism and mounting concerns over AI's disruptive potential. The sell-off raises questions about whether the market is overreacting or correctly pricing in new competitive risks.
BetMGM's 2025 financial results surpassed forecasts, marking a pivotal return to profitability. The joint venture's success was driven by substantial growth in its online casino segment and increased revenue from a more concentrated base of sports bettors.
A sustained decline in Chinese lithium carbonate spot prices is exerting fresh pressure on global producers like Albemarle, casting a shadow over its upcoming earnings report and long-term investment thesis tied to the energy transition.
Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG) has launched a comprehensive overhaul of its global partner programs, introducing new incentives and a premium 'Ambassador' tier. The strategic refresh, designed to boost solutions-led sales and data-centric services, comes as the company's valuation presents a potential entry point for investors eyeing the competitive enterprise storage landscape.
As housing costs soar, services that split rent into installments are gaining traction. But consumer advocates warn that the associated fees can translate into exorbitant effective interest rates, potentially deepening financial strain for vulnerable renters.
Despite near-term margin pressures, MercadoLibre's aggressive investment in logistics and user growth in Brazil is accelerating its ecosystem flywheel, positioning the Latin American giant for long-term dominance.
Amidst a backdrop of operational challenges and leadership changes, a bullish investment thesis for Boeing is gaining traction, pointing to its strategic moves and massive backlog as catalysts for a potential turnaround.
The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations on profit, despite a modest revenue miss. The company's focus on underwriting discipline and targeted growth in high-margin segments drove a positive market response.
Uber shares tumbled Wednesday as the ride-hailing giant's first-quarter earnings forecast fell short of Wall Street expectations, overshadowing solid revenue growth and casting doubt on its near-term momentum amid shifting investor focus on autonomous vehicle risks.
Amidst consecutive price increases and a forced migration to digital platforms, T-Mobile is grappling with rising customer churn and a series of layoffs, signaling a turbulent phase in its strategic overhaul.
