Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) shares surged nearly 19% after posting a 48% jump in annual profit, driven by robust ticket sales and onboard spending. The cruise giant's bullish outlook for 2026 signals continued strong demand in the travel sector.
Meta Platforms' staggering capital expenditure forecast for 2026, heavily weighted toward AI infrastructure, underscores the intensifying tech investment cycle. Specialized cloud provider CoreWeave emerges as a likely key beneficiary, its fortunes tied to the hyperscaler spending spree.
Eagle Materials (NYSE: EXP) posted resilient fiscal Q3 2026 results, with revenue reaching $556 million and EPS at $3.22. While wallboard sales softened, robust growth in cement and aggregates, fueled by infrastructure spending, highlights a strategic pivot. The company also outlined operational efficiency drives and a fortified balance sheet.
Apple's latest quarterly earnings reveal a tale of two halves: blockbuster iPhone sales, particularly in emerging markets like India, drove revenue to a new high, while Mac and wearables segments saw notable declines. The tech giant also faces questions over its AI strategy and conservative spending.
A detailed four-month audit of every expense left one individual perplexed: despite a solid income and no major debt, their bank account was perpetually near empty. The experience underscores a critical gap between tracking spending and controlling it, a common pitfall in personal finance.
A new analysis reveals the stark reality of homeownership in California, where residents in its largest cities are spending a historically high share of income on housing, pushing the dream of owning a home out of reach for many.
Goldman Sachs raises Sweetgreen's price target to $5.60, citing policy tailwinds for consumer spending, even as it maintains a Sell rating. The salad chain's expansion and strong revenue growth continue to draw investor attention.
Despite posting blockbuster profits, Microsoft shares plunged 10% after its latest earnings, erasing hundreds of billions in market value. We examine whether Wall Street's reaction to cloud growth and AI spending fears is an overreaction or a prudent pause.
Alibaba Group is making a major strategic push into artificial intelligence, launching a proprietary AI chip to challenge Nvidia, upgrading its Qwen models, and planning a massive marketing campaign for its AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday.
As the AI infrastructure race accelerates, Nvidia's relentless innovation cycle and commanding market position point to sustained growth, with data center spending projected to reach trillions annually by 2030.
As AI spending surges, investors face a classic choice: TSMC, the indispensable manufacturer powering the entire industry, or AMD, the aggressive designer aiming to dethrone Nvidia. We analyze the risk-reward calculus.
Alibaba Group has announced a massive 3 billion yuan ($431 million) campaign to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar efforts by rivals Tencent and Baidu. The move intensifies a high-stakes battle for user adoption in China's rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to report its latest quarterly results Tuesday afternoon, with investors watching closely for signs of resilience in consumer spending and operational execution against a backdrop of moderating sales growth.
As H&R Block prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing its consistent history of surpassing revenue estimates against a challenging discretionary spending environment and recent stock pressure.
Texas Instruments (TXN) reported a 70% year-over-year surge in data center orders, prompting the company to break out the segment separately. Management forecasts the first sequential revenue growth since 2008, citing improving industrial trends and AI-related infrastructure spending.
Vital Farms (VITL) is drawing renewed investor attention following a series of earnings estimate upgrades and consistent beats. Despite a recent pullback, analysts see significant upside, citing strong brand positioning and operational scale. However, underlying challenges in retail volumes and cash flow present a more complex picture for the pasture-raised egg producer.
As average credit card APRs soar past 20%, a proposed 10% rate cap ignites a fierce debate between consumer advocates and the banking industry over access to credit and the future of rewards.
Despite a mixed earnings report, Texas Instruments stock surged over 11% this week, powered by explosive growth in its data center business as AI demand fuels infrastructure spending.
The consumer goods giant reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results, citing growth across key metrics despite inflationary pressures. As it rolls out its ambitious 2030 growth plan, management warns of a volatile global operating environment in the year ahead.
Diverging analyst views on Celsius Holdings highlight a pivotal moment for the high-flying energy drink stock. While some anticipate strong upcoming earnings, others point to a cooling category, aggressive discounting, and PepsiCo's inventory adjustments as signs of a more challenging road ahead, leaving investors to weigh the brand's resilience against shifting market dynamics.
