SAP has been selected to lead the digital transformation of the UK's tax authority, HMRC, in a major deal that underscores the company's growing influence in sovereign cloud services and AI-driven public sector modernization.
Official figures reveal a sharp 26% increase in the annual cost of public sector pensions, now reaching £39bn, with taxpayers covering the bulk of the expense as employer contribution rates rise.
IPSASB unveils the world's first dedicated climate reporting standard for governments and public bodies, mandating disclosures from 2028 to illuminate financial risks and opportunities.
As cryptocurrency markets tumbled, a leveraged bet on Bitcoin by corporate software firm Strategy has left a trail of paper losses across U.S. state retirement systems, raising sharp questions about fiduciary duty and risk management in the public sector.
PrimeGen US, a regenerative medicine company, has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company DT Cloud Star in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion, aiming to accelerate its stem cell therapy development and secure public market funding.
An analysis of third-quarter earnings reveals a mixed picture for the safety and security services industry. While the sector showed overall revenue resilience, performance varied sharply among key players, with legacy giant Brink's posting the slowest growth.
Silgan Holdings (SLGN) shares have posted significant gains in recent months, sharply contrasting with its longer-term performance and prompting a fresh look at the packaging giant's valuation. Analysts are weighing whether the rally reflects a genuine value opportunity or a temporary momentum play in a sector facing margin pressures.
Publicis Groupe reports robust 2025 growth and a higher dividend, while its ambitious 2026 guidance centers on AI transformation. The market's mixed reaction highlights the tension between the promise of AI-driven efficiency and fears of industry disruption.
Shares of Publicis Groupe have fallen sharply in recent weeks, raising questions about whether the market has overcorrected. A deep dive into the numbers reveals a significant gap between the current stock price and several key valuation metrics.
CNBC's Jim Cramer expressed caution on Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON), suggesting the stock remains 'too heavy' despite its role in high-profile law enforcement contracts. The commentary comes as the company's technology faces increased public and regulatory examination.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlighted ServiceNow's sharp decline as emblematic of the pressures facing software stocks, noting its nearly 24% pullback places it among the sector's worst performers recently.
A new poll reveals overwhelming public support for harsher measures against unauthorized migration, setting the stage for a contentious legislative battle as President-elect José Antonio Kast prepares to take office.
Zeta Global Holdings saw its stock price drop over 11% this week, caught in a broader market retreat from AI-related names. The sell-off comes despite the company reporting continued momentum in its AI-powered marketing platform and enterprise deal flow, highlighting a disconnect between sector sentiment and business fundamentals.
New data reveals a sustained contraction in UK service sector employment, driven by severe pressures on pubs and restaurants, marking the most prolonged downturn in 16 years.
Republic Services, a national waste management leader, has moved to acquire a key landfill and material recovery facility in Kansas from Hamm Companies. The deal involves a site with decades of service history and notable technological adoption, marking another strategic consolidation in the industry.
Orion Energy Systems secures a major contract to deploy 105 fast-charging stations for the Boston Public Schools' bus fleet, marking a significant step in the district's green transition.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has unveiled plans for a potentially transformative acquisition of a publicly traded consumer company, signaling a strategic pivot that could reshape the retailer's future. The company may sell its Bitcoin assets to finance the move, while the board has tied Cohen's compensation to ambitious new growth targets.
Anthropic's enhancement of its AI legal assistant has triggered a sector-wide sell-off, raising urgent questions about the future value proposition of established data platforms like FactSet in an AI-driven market.
A sharp selloff in the mortgage sector, triggered by a weak earnings report from PennyMac and speculation around the next Fed chair, has hit Rocket Companies' stock. Despite the pullback, the company's strong long-term momentum and a significant gap between its current price and some fair value estimates are drawing investor scrutiny.
Halliburton's robust operational performance and shareholder returns are drawing sustained analyst confidence, with the stock significantly outpacing major indices and sector peers as the company navigates a strategic 'year of recalibration' for 2026.
