Yum! Brands announces plans to close approximately 250 underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants in the U.S. by 2026, citing a strategic pivot amid global sales challenges and a potential sale of the iconic chain.
ASGN's Q4 2025 results underscore a deliberate pivot towards high-margin technology consulting, fueled by AI-driven demand. The company announces a unifying 'Everforth' brand, a strategic $290M acquisition, and outlines a path for growth beyond cyclical staffing headwinds.
The active asset manager reported record quarterly revenue and strong full-year performance, driven by investment gains exceeding $33 billion. Its strategic pivot beyond public equities gained momentum with the acquisition of real estate private equity firm Grandview Property Partners.
Aflac reports modest Q4 2025 earnings growth, balancing underwriting strength in Japan against investment income pressures. The insurer highlights robust capital levels and a continued $1.1 billion return to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.
Weatherford International posted solid Q4 results with revenue growth and improved cash flow, driven by Latin American recovery and cost discipline. However, executives project a bifurcated 2026, anticipating a soft first half before a potential rebound, against a backdrop of uncertain global energy spending.
While broader market sentiment remains cautious, a closer look reveals potential in select small-cap opportunities. We examine three ASX-listed penny stocks—Argenica Therapeutics, SenSen Networks, and Vita Life Sciences—that are navigating unique paths in biotech, AI, and healthcare, offering distinct risk-reward profiles for discerning investors.
Proto Labs (PRLB) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings before Friday's market open. Investors will watch to see if the on-demand manufacturing leader can extend its track record of exceeding revenue estimates against a backdrop of mixed industrial sector performance.
The pump manufacturer Gorman-Rupp (GRC) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results this Friday, with investors watching closely for signs of sustained growth in the industrial equipment sector.
Biogen (BIIB) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings before the bell Friday, with Wall Street anticipating a year-over-year revenue decline. The results come amid a mixed landscape for biotechnology peers and broader economic uncertainties.
Centene Corporation is set to report fourth-quarter earnings before the bell Friday. Investors will scrutinize whether the Medicaid-focused managed care giant can maintain its impressive track record of topping revenue estimates, even as the broader health insurance sector faces headwinds.
Industrial systems specialist Graham Corporation (GHM) is scheduled to release its quarterly financial results before market open on Friday, with analysts projecting continued revenue growth and improved profitability.
Under Armour prepares to report fourth-quarter results this Friday, with analysts forecasting a revenue decline. The athletic apparel giant's performance will be scrutinized as it navigates a challenging retail landscape and seeks to prove its turnaround strategy is working.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens on Friday, with analysts projecting steady revenue but closely watching performance in a cooling retail auto market.
Bitcoin's selloff accelerated, dropping below a key psychological level as a wave of risk aversion swept through global markets, erasing over $460 billion from the crypto sector in a week and raising fresh doubts about its 'digital gold' narrative.
A sharp sell-off in global technology stocks has rippled into Asian trading, dragging Bitcoin below $72,000 and pressuring regional equities. The downturn reflects growing investor unease over lofty valuations and the sustainability of the AI-driven rally.
Bitcoin's sharp decline tests its short-term role as an inflation hedge, with analysts pointing to a broader market deleveraging and macroeconomic uncertainty as key drivers. The sell-off has reignited debates about the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory.
As retail giants Walmart and Target grapple with billions in losses from theft, Costco's controlled-access membership model and stringent exit checks keep its inventory shrinkage remarkably low, offering a stark contrast in loss prevention strategies.
Asian equities followed Wall Street lower on Thursday, dragged down by a renewed sell-off in heavyweight technology stocks. While U.S. futures hinted at a tentative recovery, regional benchmarks from Tokyo to Seoul posted significant losses, reflecting investor jitters over stretched valuations and shifting sector dynamics.
A U.S. district judge has ordered immigration agents in Oregon to halt warrantless arrests unless there is a clear risk of escape, marking a significant check on enforcement practices amid ongoing national debate.
Executives and directors at Treasury Wine Estates have invested over AU$290 million in company stock over the past year, signaling strong internal confidence despite a lower current share price. The buying spree, led by Chairman Olivier C. Goudet, comes as the global wine giant navigates market shifts.
