Vanguard Slashes Fees Again: Investors to Save Nearly $250 Million in 2026
The investment giant deepens its commitment to low-cost investing with sweeping expense ratio cuts across 53 funds, marking its largest two-year fee reduction on record.
The investment giant deepens its commitment to low-cost investing with sweeping expense ratio cuts across 53 funds, marking its largest two-year fee reduction on record.
In a move that deepens its cost leadership, Vanguard has reduced expense ratios on dozens of funds, marking the second major round of cuts under CEO Salim Ramji and highlighting the intense pressure on fees in the asset management industry.
With interest rates poised to fall, fixed-rate bonds offer savers a chance to secure guaranteed returns. We examine the latest best buys, key considerations, and the tax implications for your nest egg.
Faced with scaling annual vaccine output from 200 million to 3 billion doses, CEO Albert Bourla reframed an operational nightmare as a moral imperative, unlocking what he calls "miracles" of human effort.
While individual investors hold a significant 32% stake in Krona Public Real Estate AB (FRA:927), effective control rests with public companies, which command a 40% ownership bloc. This concentration of power raises questions about corporate governance and future strategy for the Swedish property firm.
Newly disclosed documents reveal a cascade of financial setbacks—including a critical loan default and collapsed supplier agreements—has forced the 26-year-old Texas-based boutique chain Francesca's into a complete wind-down of operations, putting thousands of jobs at risk nationwide.
Despite posting strong quarterly earnings, Microsoft's stock suffered its worst single-day drop in years as Wall Street focused on soaring capital expenditures and a slight deceleration in cloud revenue growth, highlighting the intense pressure on tech giants to deliver immediate AI payoffs.
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Lhasa Brewery joint venture to its local partner, Tibet Development, for 292 million yuan ($42 million), ending a partnership marked by operational disputes and significant financial impairments.
Seadrill secures a major contract extension for the West Saturn drillship with Equinor Brasil, adding over $100 million to its backlog and solidifying operations in Brazil's strategic pre-salt basin through 2027.
Investment firm Giverny Capital outlines its rationale for adding Watsco to its portfolio, highlighting a value-oriented strategy as markets remain dominated by AI euphoria. The firm's latest investor letter reveals a challenging quarter of narrow returns.
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is selling its onshore shale assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation to local operator Vista Energy, marking a strategic pivot as it doubles down on offshore exploration and core international markets.
Insiders at Canadian forestry giant Canfor Corporation have been net buyers of the company's shares over the last twelve months, with President Susan Yurkovich leading the activity. The trend signals internal optimism as key executives invest personal capital even above current trading prices.
Amidst sluggish sales and intense competition, Target appoints Michael Fiddelke as CEO and refreshes its board, placing store revitalization and operational efficiency at the heart of its turnaround strategy.
Raymond James Financial bolsters its wealth management platform with the acquisition of Clark Capital Management and the launch of a proprietary AI operations agent, aiming to enhance scale and advisor productivity amid fierce industry competition.
Amid a challenging period for its share price, cybersecurity firm OneSpan is demonstrating a powerful operational turnaround, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) skyrocketing. This key profitability metric now vastly outpaces the industry, suggesting past investments are paying off and warranting a closer look from investors.
With its ex-dividend date approaching, Federated Hermes (NYSE: FHI) draws income-focused investors. We analyze the sustainability of its 2.6% yield amidst steady earnings growth and a conservative payout ratio.
With the new tax year underway, parents and guardians are reviewing the best ways to build a nest egg for the next generation. We break down the latest Junior ISA rates, explain how these tax-free accounts work, and highlight the key considerations for long-term saving.
Amid a market obsessed with artificial intelligence, investment firm Giverny Capital reveals a new position in Hawkins, Inc., a specialty chemicals manufacturer. We examine the rationale behind this contrarian bet and what it says about current market dynamics.
In a significant step toward reconciliation, Syrian interior ministry forces entered the Kurdish-administered city of al-Hassakeh on Monday. The move, part of a fragile new agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, aims to cement a ceasefire and outlines a path for the integration of Kurdish-led institutions into the state's security and administrative framework.
Barrell Craft Spirits has sold a contract bottling plant in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, consolidating operations back to its Louisville site amid shifting consumer demand and a broader slowdown in the US whiskey category.