Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks has acquired cloud-native observability platform Chronosphere, aiming to provide customers with deeper visibility and control over sprawling AI and IT systems. The move reinforces its platform strategy as analysts highlight the firm's dominant market position.
Salesforce lands a decade-long, multi-billion dollar defense contract while its AI-powered Agentforce platform shows explosive growth, reinforcing analyst confidence in the cloud giant's expansion.
Following Microsoft's Q2 FY2026 results, Raymond James and Piper Sandler have revised their price targets downward, citing a strategic reallocation of resources toward first-party applications and internal R&D, which is tempering near-term Azure growth expectations.
Despite facing intensified competition that prompted a Wall Street price target cut, Maplebear Inc. (CART) is pushing forward with a key technological partnership to deploy its AI-powered Caper Carts in hundreds of grocery stores, betting on innovation to drive future growth.
Choice Hotels' extended-stay brand Everhome Suites continues its aggressive growth strategy, opening new properties in Texas, Kentucky, and New Jersey to cater to both corporate and leisure travelers seeking apartment-style accommodations.
A recent intrinsic value analysis suggests shares of UK facilities management giant Mitie Group plc (LON:MTO) may be trading at a significant discount to their estimated fair value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.
Verizon's aggressive shift to a customer-centric strategy yields its strongest subscriber growth in years, coupled with a massive share repurchase plan, sparking a rally and reigniting investor debate on the telecom giant's value.
The UK digital challenger bank is pitching its proprietary 'Engine' platform to mid-sized American financial institutions, betting on outdated systems and market consolidation to drive demand.
BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners and Sweden's EQT are nearing a deal to acquire AES Corp., a major renewable energy supplier to tech firms, in a move highlighting the intense investor appetite for power assets amid the AI boom.
In a new op-ed, Palantir's Shyam Sankar challenges prevailing narratives on AI-driven unemployment, asserting that historical parallels and frontline worker experiences reveal a net positive impact on job creation and productivity.
LPL Financial has secured commitments from over 80% of Commonwealth Financial's advisors following its August acquisition, making progress toward its 90% retention goal. The firm reported an 11% rise in quarterly net income, bolstered by strong market performance and growing assets.
A significant fire erupted at a shopping center in western Tehran on Tuesday, with state media confirming the deployment of firefighting teams to contain the incident.
French prosecutors have expanded their investigation into Elon Musk's X platform, citing concerns over its AI chatbot Grok and alleging a range of serious violations. Musk has been summoned to appear before investigators in Paris this April.
The European Commission has escalated its scrutiny of China's Goldwind, opening an in-depth investigation under new powers to examine whether foreign subsidies granted to the turbine manufacturer have distorted the EU's single market.
Elon Musk consolidates his AI and aerospace ambitions, merging xAI with SpaceX to create a new entity valued at $1.25 trillion. The move signals a massive gamble on the future of orbital data centers and the viability of space-based computing for AI development.
Bellavista Resources moves to acquire a controlling 70% interest in Ontario's Pickle Crow Gold Project, eyeing expansion to 80%, backed by a capital raise aimed at funding aggressive exploration across its newly consolidated Canadian portfolio.
While recent performance has moderated, a long-term investment in American Realty Investors (NYSE: ARL) five years ago would have significantly outperformed the S&P 500. We examine the fundamentals behind the rally and whether the momentum can be sustained.
Building on initial success in essential tremor trials, the expanded partnership leverages real-world data to streamline epilepsy studies, aiming to cut development timelines for central nervous system disorders.
Roche's Genentech secures exclusive global rights to a promising RNAi program from China-based SanegeneBio, which receives a $200 million upfront payment and could earn over $1.3 billion in milestones.
As major indices hit new highs amid economic crosscurrents, a closer look reveals potential in overlooked corners of the market. We analyze three small-cap stocks with strong fundamentals that are navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of 2026.
