As severe flooding displaces hundreds of thousands in Mozambique, the UN raises alarms over dangerously overcrowded temporary shelters and a critical funding shortfall, warning of heightened risks for vulnerable populations.
The Walt Disney Company has appointed former Morgan Stanley media analyst Benjamin Swinburne to lead its investor relations and corporate strategy divisions, a move seen as strengthening its financial communications amid industry transformation.
Shares of diversified REIT W. P. Carey have delivered a robust 31% return over the past year, prompting investors to question whether the current price near $69 represents fair value or an opportunity. A closer look reveals a complex picture where traditional metrics and cash flow models tell conflicting stories.
Global spirits giant Diageo is exploring a sale of its high-profile Indian Premier League cricket franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as part of a strategic review of its Indian assets. Major private equity firms are circling, signaling strong interest in one of sports' most valuable properties.
Trimble expands its distribution network in key Midwestern markets by appointing West Side Tractor Sales Co. as a new authorized technology outlet and reseller, enhancing local access to its precision construction solutions for John Deere equipment users.
The Leicester-based manufacturer behind the iconic baby shoes worn by Prince George and his siblings warns it is likely to shut down, a victim of soaring costs and plummeting consumer demand despite its royal endorsement.
As the 2026 Super Bowl approaches, a notable quiet has settled over the automotive section of the advertiser roster. Ford's continued absence, alongside most major rivals, signals a profound strategic shift away from the event's iconic—and astronomically priced—commercial slots.
CIBC reaffirms its Outperform rating on Thomson Reuters (TRI) as the information giant accelerates its strategic push into AI-driven compliance and legal tools, launching new products in the US and UK markets.
Citizens and Mizuho reaffirm positive ratings for Zscaler, highlighting its formidable competitive advantages rooted in complex implementation and high switching costs that lock in enterprise clients.
RBC Capital initiates coverage on Marvell Technology with an 'Outperform' rating, highlighting the chipmaker's strategic positioning in data center and custom AI silicon as key growth drivers.
A combination of deep political polarization, economic pressures, and a growing brain drain is challenging Israel's viability as a secure and prosperous state, according to experts within and outside the country.
President Gustavo Petro's suggestion that Jesus Christ had a romantic relationship with Mary Magdalene has drawn sharp criticism from religious groups and believers, igniting a heated debate about the boundaries between political speech and religious respect in the predominantly Christian nation.
The medical aid group Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has refused to comply with an Israeli order to hand over detailed staff lists as a condition for continuing its work in Gaza and the West Bank, warning the demand jeopardizes the safety of its personnel and could cripple humanitarian operations.
Mizuho Securities reaffirms its bullish stance on Intuit (INTU) with an $875 price target, arguing that recent investor anxiety over AI's potential to disrupt the tax preparation industry is exaggerated, citing the company's strategic integrations and expanding physical retail footprint.
Investment firm Evercore ISI initiates coverage on AppLovin (APP) with an Outperform rating and an $835 price target, highlighting the mobile advertising platform's strategic expansion into e-commerce as a key growth driver.
Wells Fargo has upgraded Broadcom (AVGO) to Overweight and increased its price target to $430, pointing to the chipmaker's significant AI revenue trajectory and a robust software pipeline as key growth drivers through 2027.
The Bancorp (TBBK) capped off fiscal 2025 with robust earnings, driven by surging fintech payments and improved credit quality. Management outlined a bullish multi-year forecast, projecting significant profit growth anchored by three core digital initiatives and sustained capital returns to shareholders.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund outperformed its benchmark in Q4 2025, with Alphabet (GOOGL) cited as a key driver. The fund's managers point to attractive valuations in non-U.S. markets and select software plays, even as they flag potential in other AI-centric investments.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund credited Ericsson (ERIC) as a key driver of its fourth-quarter returns, as the telecom equipment maker's shares surged. The fund's latest investor letter details how strategic stock picks, particularly in non-U.S. markets, fueled its outperformance against a global benchmark.
The U.S. labor market faced its toughest year since the pandemic in 2025, with layoffs soaring to 1.2 million. Economists warn of an 'uncomfortably slow' rebound in 2026, leaving job seekers navigating a landscape of fierce competition and hiring freezes.
