Microsoft secures a major cloud agreement with AI search firm Perplexity, even as its stock faces pressure following a post-earnings selloff. The deal underscores Azure's growing appeal to AI startups, but questions linger over the tech giant's capacity constraints and investment priorities.
Saudi Arabia unveils a new national strategy aiming to attract $64 billion in private investment by 2030 through over 220 public-private partnerships across key sectors, marking a significant shift in its economic model amid broader spending reassessments.
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has formed a joint venture with private equity firm CPE, ceding majority control of Burger King's China operations in a deal aimed at turbocharging growth. The partnership targets a more than tripling of restaurants to over 4,000 by 2035, leveraging local expertise and capital.
IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:IQV) boasts a robust 20% Return on Equity, significantly outpacing its industry. However, a deeper look reveals a heavy reliance on debt, prompting analysts to weigh impressive profitability against underlying financial risk.
As warnings mount over loosening lending standards in the booming private credit market, investors are scrutinizing ultra-high-yield BDC stocks. While some show signs of stress, selective opportunities may still exist for those who look beyond the headline yield.
A wave of commercial flight disruptions is pushing a new class of travelers toward private aviation, not for opulence but for reliability. We examine the shifting calculus of air travel and what a seat actually costs.
Backed by regional sovereign wealth giants, Ruya Partners is launching a $400 million fund to address middle-market lending gaps in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, positioning itself as a key player in the Gulf's burgeoning private credit landscape.
A deep dive into Wing Tai Holdings' share registry reveals a concentrated ownership structure, with private companies controlling 51% of the Singapore-listed property group. Individual investors, however, represent a significant 33% bloc, raising questions about governance dynamics and future strategic direction.
Equity Residential's stock performance has been mixed, lagging behind long-term benchmarks. A detailed analysis of its discounted cash flow and peer comparisons suggests the apartment REIT may be trading at a significant discount to its intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity as market dynamics evolve.
Investment firms Stifel and Northland have raised their price targets on Ondas Holdings (ONDS), following a virtual investor day where management outlined an ambitious growth roadmap, highlighting the company's unique position in military drones and private wireless networks.
In a major shift, President Javier Milei's government has formally transferred control of liquefied natural gas imports from the state-owned Enarsa to private companies, accelerating a sweeping privatization agenda amid concerns over winter supply and future prices.
A dramatic surge in SuperX AI Technology's share price has spotlighted its concentrated ownership structure, with private companies holding a dominant 34% stake and reaping the largest rewards from the recent rally. As the AI-driven healthcare sector heats up, investor attention turns to who holds the reins at this promising but closely held firm.
Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) reported solid 2025 results with NOI and FFO growth, driven by its core manufactured housing communities. While forecasting further growth for 2026, management acknowledged ongoing fluctuations in its seasonal RV business and provided detailed guidance.
Cardinal Energy Ltd. has upsized its equity offering to C$95.15 million, with proceeds aimed at debt repayment and accelerating its thermal oil projects, including the Reford 2 SAGD development. The move highlights the company's strategic pivot but raises questions about dividend sustainability and shareholder dilution in a capital-intensive sector.
Comstock Inc. (LODE) has closed a $50 million follow-on equity offering, issuing shares at $2.75. The capital infusion comes as the company's stock faces significant near-term pressure, declining over 30% in the past week, even as some analysts maintain a bullish long-term price target.
With a 116% annual return and a recent 6% weekly surge, NESR's stock performance is drawing significant market attention. A deep dive into the ownership structure reveals how major institutional and private equity stakes are shaping the company's trajectory.
Biotech firm Nurix Therapeutics reported a significant widening of its net loss for fiscal 2025 to $264.5 million, despite revenue growth. Concurrently, the company filed a shelf registration for a $98.8 million employee stock offering, raising fresh concerns over dilution and its path to profitability as its key drug candidates advance.
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings before markets open on Friday, with analysts projecting an 11% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.05 billion. The report comes as the private equity giant seeks to rebound from a disappointing prior quarter and navigate a turbulent macroeconomic landscape.
As Kraft Heinz prepares to spin off its global sauces division and braces for a potential massive share sale by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, investors are weighing a complex mix of strategic shifts and shareholder sentiment ahead of key earnings.
The Tampa-based multifamily giant hires two seasoned executives in New York to strengthen institutional investor ties and drive capital formation efforts, signaling aggressive growth ambitions in a competitive market.
