The parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and Twin Peaks files for bankruptcy in Texas, citing inflationary pressures and shifting consumer demand, while vowing to keep restaurants open.
While analysts project another year of strong gains for the S&P 500, two key long-term valuation metrics are flashing red, reaching levels historically associated with major market downturns.
Investment firm Monument Capital Management has completely exited its position in Grand Canyon Education, selling 19,133 shares. The move comes as the education services provider navigates legal challenges and market underperformance.
ASML Holding NV has launched a massive new share repurchase program and reaffirmed strong sales guidance, as record AI-related equipment orders fuel optimism about the Dutch tech giant's central role in the semiconductor industry's future.
As the seasonal spectacle of Groundhog Day passes, the Nasdaq faces a more substantive test. With tech earnings under a microscope and macroeconomic uncertainty lingering, investors are weighing robust historical patterns against near-term caution.
Amidst market volatility, Roper Technologies emerges as a notable oversold candidate. The diversified tech conglomerate, boasting a 33-year dividend growth streak, shows signs of a potential reversal while strategically integrating AI across its vertical software portfolio.
Navitas Semiconductor is strategically shifting its focus from volatile consumer electronics to the high-growth, high-margin arenas of AI data centers and electric vehicles, underscored by a pivotal partnership with industry giant Nvidia.
Speculation mounts over a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, part of a broader strategic realignment under Elon Musk that could see Tesla shift focus from electric vehicles to humanoid robots and autonomous taxis, with xAI potentially in the mix.
In a major strategic pivot, Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) is shedding its issuer processing business to focus on merchant acquiring, fueled by its planned acquisition of Worldpay. The move aims to reshape its revenue streams and competitive edge in the evolving payments landscape.
Shares of Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) climbed over 7% after RBC Capital reaffirmed its confidence in the company's long-term prospects, citing strong industry tailwinds and improved operational positioning.
GameStop shares rallied over 6% after CEO Ryan Cohen outlined a bold vision to transform the struggling retailer into a consumer sector powerhouse through strategic M&A, leveraging its substantial cash reserves.
Shares of Columbia Financial (CLBK) rallied sharply after the community bank announced a definitive agreement to acquire Northfield Bancorp, a move set to create New Jersey's third-largest regional bank and significantly boost future earnings.
Tesla's strategic pivot from electric vehicles to AI and robotics, coupled with declining automotive revenue, has created a stark divide among analysts. Bullish forecasts see shares hitting $500, while bears warn of a drop to $350, leaving investors to weigh Elon Musk's high-stakes vision against core business challenges.
The actively managed Schwab Core Bond ETF (SCCR), launched in early 2025, is gaining attention for its monthly distributions and a current yield of 4.32%. The fund focuses on high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated debt, offering retirees and other investors a potential source of predictable income in a shifting rate environment.
As Bitcoin plunges to 10-month lows, approaching MicroStrategy's average purchase price, the company's aggressive accumulation strategy and its executive chairman face intense market pressure and skepticism.
Zoom Video Communications, bolstered by stable post-pandemic cash flows, is drawing renewed Wall Street attention following its venture investment in AI leader Anthropic, with some analysts touting it as a compelling AI play.
As hyperscalers double down on AI, data center REITs like Equinix emerge as a stable, dividend-paying avenue for investors seeking exposure to the infrastructure backbone of the boom.
Regional banks like Fifth Third are betting on a historic profit surge if Kevin Warsh reshapes the Fed. But Wall Street warns his ambitious plan to slash rates and shrink the balance sheet faces fierce internal and political headwinds, threatening market stability.
The U.S. manufacturing sector snapped a year-long contraction in January, with the PMI surging to its highest level since early 2022. A sharp rebound in new orders and production fueled the expansion, though concerns over future tariff policies and a still-sluggish jobs market temper the optimism.
Former President Donald Trump's recent endorsement of a weaker U.S. dollar is prompting investors to position for potential policy shifts. We examine the market implications and three investment avenues gaining traction.
