South Korean financial regulators are deploying advanced artificial intelligence to monitor cryptocurrency transactions in real-time, aiming to detect and preempt market manipulation. The move, part of a broader crackdown, could see violators face severe penalties, including life imprisonment.
A landmark tripartite agreement between financial heavyweight Schroders, battery leader CATL, and investment firm Lochpine Capital aims to deploy up to 10GWh of energy storage across Europe, marking a significant step in the continent's clean energy transition.
As mortgage rates fluctuate and ambitious policy ideas emerge, economists warn that financing tweaks cannot solve the core issue: a chronic shortage of homes.
Chinese biotech firm Arctic Vision moves to create an integrated ophthalmology powerhouse by acquiring MDCO Technology's device business, combining drug and device expertise to address unmet needs in eye care.
Insurance brokerage giant Brown & Brown sees a key price target cut to $81 following its fourth-quarter earnings, which revealed robust fee growth but concerns over slowing organic revenue expansion.
Analyst Joe Laetsch raises HF Sinclair's price target, highlighting favorable crude differentials and a recent $38 million acquisition aimed at expanding its lubricants business, as the refiner lands on a list of top low-risk dividend stocks.
Seaport Research analyst Scott Graham lowered Badger Meter's price target to $220 from $255, citing a slower sales pace in early 2025. The firm maintains a Buy rating, anticipating a stronger second half. The water technology company recently reported record annual sales and profits.
Truist Securities raises its price target on Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) following a robust Q4 performance, as the regional bank forecasts record interest income growth and benefits from improving industry tailwinds.
Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.
UBS analyst Peter Grom increased his price target for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) to $110, citing steady core performance despite lingering Kenvue-related uncertainties, after the consumer goods giant reported better-than-expected quarterly profit driven by cost discipline and resilient demand.
TD Cowen raises Prudential Financial's price target to $113, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, as the insurer grapples with a misconduct scandal at its Japan life insurance unit affecting nearly 500 customers.
Stifel Nicolaus lowered its price target on Altria Group (MO) by $4 to $68, citing higher-than-expected operating costs. Despite near-term headwinds, the firm reaffirmed its Buy rating, pointing to the tobacco giant's resilient dividend profile and long-term earnings guidance.
Scotiabank has lowered its price target for Comcast (CMCSA), reflecting ongoing pressure in its core broadband business as the media giant reports higher-than-expected customer losses in Q4 and faces fierce competition from fiber and fixed-wireless rivals.
Wells Fargo lowered its price target on UnitedHealth Group (UNH) following its Q4 report and a disappointing Medicare rate proposal from regulators, highlighting pressures on the healthcare giant's key growth engine.
CIBC lowers OpenText's price target to $37, citing softer guidance and a watchful stance on the company's planned divestiture of non-core assets to sharpen its AI focus.
Chinese automaker Chery is set to establish its European commercial vehicle headquarters and a major R&D centre in Liverpool, a strategic move that coincides with high-level discussions for Jaguar Land Rover to potentially manufacture Chery's electric vehicles in the UK.
Disney's first fiscal quarter of 2026 saw revenue climb to $25.98 billion, buoyed by record theme park sales and blockbuster films. While streaming income surged dramatically, the company has followed Netflix's lead in ceasing public reporting of Disney+ and Hulu subscriber numbers, shifting investor focus to profitability.
A provocative analysis suggests the widespread adoption of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could trim airline fuel bills by reducing passenger weight, potentially passing savings to travelers. But industry experts debate whether the math adds up.
While a recent executive order aims to streamline AI rules, experts caution that customer experience teams face a complex transition—not a regulatory holiday—demanding stronger internal governance.
A new mandatory scheme requires all UK fuel stations to report price changes within 30 minutes, with data fed to comparison apps. The government-backed initiative aims to boost competition and save households an estimated £40 annually.
