Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) surged in pre-market trading after delivering a fourth-quarter earnings beat and issuing a full-year revenue forecast that dramatically exceeded Wall Street expectations, powered by explosive growth in its U.S. commercial business.
Moscow has relied on soaring gold prices to finance its war in Ukraine, offsetting crippling energy sanctions. But as the precious metal's bull run shows signs of fatigue, questions mount over the Kremlin's financial resilience.
Italian entrepreneur Marco Marchi's Exelite Group has assumed full control of the Blumarine brand via a master license, marking a pivotal restructuring. The move sets the stage for a strategic expansion, beginning with a Milan Fashion Week show and a new flagship store, as creative director David Koma aims to elevate the label's global profile.
At Behesht-e Zahra cemetery, families gather to mourn loved ones lost in recent anti-government protests, but fear and silence hang heavy in the air. The public ritual of remembrance has become a subdued act of defiance amid a severe economic crisis and a climate of repression.
Shareholders in the London-listed consultancy have seen their investment more than double over five years, significantly outperforming the broader market, driven by strong earnings growth and dividends.
The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro, the architect behind its lucrative parks and experiences division, as its next Chief Executive. The move signals a strategic pivot towards operational stability and capital-intensive physical expansion, even as the entertainment giant continues to navigate the turbulent waters of streaming and film.
Despite fluctuating oil revenues, Abu Dhabi's BlueFive Capital has closed a massive $3 billion fund targeting AI and biotech in Western markets, signaling the Gulf's sustained financial clout and strategic pivot towards high-growth technology sectors.
A new HSBC analysis highlights Dior as the key growth engine for LVMH's fashion division, forecasting a sales rebound fueled by creative renewal and strategic pricing, while Louis Vuitton's growth moderates.
Polish online marketplace Erli has launched a legal challenge against rival Allegro, accusing the e-commerce giant of anti-competitive pricing policies that allegedly force sellers to raise prices across the internet, potentially harming consumer choice.
Nordson Corporation (NDSN) joins the elite group of Dividend Aristocrats with a six-decade record of consistent payouts. As the industrial technology firm reports steady growth and a robust backlog, analysts examine how its disciplined capital strategy serves long-term investors.
The iconic British luxury carmaker has initiated a global redundancy consultation, potentially affecting one-fifth of its employees, as it grapples with structural challenges and the impact of US tariffs.
The newly merged streaming TV powerhouse reports its inaugural quarterly results, highlighting improved profitability, subscriber resilience amid content disputes, and ambitious integration plans with Disney's ecosystem.
Intel shares surged nearly 26% in January, building on a stunning 84% rebound in 2025. The catalyst: overwhelmingly positive reception for its next-generation Panther Lake CPUs, signaling a potential return to manufacturing leadership.
TD Cowen revises its price target for Aflac ahead of Q4 earnings, as the insurance giant grapples with the aftermath of a cybersecurity incident impacting over 22 million individuals.
PayPal reports solid 2025 performance driven by Venmo and enterprise payments, but faces challenges in its core online branded checkout business. The company announces board chair Enrique Lopez as incoming CEO, aiming to accelerate execution amid a strategic refocus on merchant experience and biometric adoption.
Elon Musk plans to merge his xAI venture with SpaceX, paving the way for a historic $1.5 trillion public listing. While early backers of his troubled Twitter acquisition stand to gain, the move risks entangling SpaceX's government-focused operations with the controversies of X and its Grok AI.
STAAR Surgical Company has appointed its current President and CFO as interim co-CEOs while the board conducts a search for a permanent leader, a move that follows the departure of former CEO Stephen Farrell after shareholders rejected a takeover bid by Alcon.
Railroad giant CSX announces the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Diana Sorfleet after nearly 15 years, appointing private equity veteran Riz Chand as its new Chief Human Resources Officer to steer people strategy.
Uniform and facility services giant Cintas Corporation has launched a bold $5.2 billion takeover bid for competitor UniFirst. The proposed acquisition, offering a significant premium, aims to create an industry powerhouse with over a million customers and unlock new operational efficiencies.
Despite raising its full-year revenue forecast and beating Q2 profit estimates, payroll giant ADP sees its price target trimmed by TD Cowen. The firm maintains a Hold rating, citing a resilient core business but emerging pressures in its Professional Employer Organization segment and a cautious sector outlook.
