PepsiCo's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations, but underlying volume struggles, particularly in North America, prompt a strategic shift towards affordability and efficiency as the company sets its sights on a 2026 rebound.
For the first time in roughly two decades, Taiwan has surpassed mainland China as the largest country weighting in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The shift, driven by the outperformance of Taiwan's AI-focused tech giants, underscores the immense influence of benchmark providers on global capital allocation and spotlights a significant realignment within emerging markets.
Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) sees its price target raised by Goldman Sachs to $148, even as the firm maintains a Sell rating. The move follows a wave of analyst upgrades after the company's strong Q4 2025 results and optimistic 2026 outlook.
Multiple analysts have trimmed price targets for Synchrony Financial (SYF) following its latest earnings, citing a more guarded view on credit performance and adjusted long-term guidance.
Sony Group Corp. (SONY) was a notable underperformer in Aristotle Capital's Q4 2025 portfolio, dragged down by a significant non-cash impairment charge. While the charge spooked short-term investors, the fund's letter and industry watchers point to the resilience of Sony's core gaming, music, and imaging businesses amidst a booming AI-driven market.
Amid a surging market where value stocks outperformed and AI dominated corporate earnings calls, Aristotle Capital Management's Value Equity Strategy sold its position in Commerce Bancshares (CBSH). The firm cited a strategic pivot towards AI-driven stocks with higher perceived upside and lower risk, despite the regional bank's steady performance.
Baron Discovery Fund initiated a position in GCI Liberty (GLIBK) in Q4 2025, highlighting the communications firm as a long-term play in its latest investor letter. The fund, while underperforming its benchmark for the quarter, remains optimistic about a high-growth, low-inflation environment ahead.
Baron Discovery Fund's latest investor letter spotlights SiTime Corporation's (SITM) remarkable rally, attributing its surge to the company's pivotal role in next-generation AI and communication infrastructure. While the fund underperformed its benchmark in Q4, it remains bullish on a high-growth 2026.
Baron Discovery Fund increased its stake in indie Semiconductor (INDI) in Q4 2025, signaling conviction in the automotive chip designer despite recent share price weakness. The move comes as the fund outlines its strategy for navigating a shifting AI landscape and positions for a potential high-growth 2026.
UBS capped a transformative year with a 56% jump in Q4 profit, pushing group invested assets past the $7 trillion milestone for the first time, as its integration of Credit Suisse nears completion.
A sharp decline in Actuate Therapeutics' market valuation last week has disproportionately impacted its major private equity shareholders, who control a dominant stake in the biopharmaceutical firm. The stock's recent performance puts a spotlight on ownership structure and its influence on risk.
Fueled by soaring demand for its data center and AI processors, AMD posts historic Q4 and full-year 2025 results. The chipmaker also used CES 2026 to showcase new platforms aimed at capturing a larger share of the booming enterprise AI market.
Citizens Financial Group's shares have significantly outperformed major indices over the past year. Following robust Q4 earnings, Wall Street maintains a bullish stance, with price targets suggesting substantial potential gains ahead.
Following a strong quarterly performance, MINISO Group has unveiled an accelerated global expansion plan and a deepened commitment to its proprietary intellectual property platform, reshaping its growth narrative and investor calculus.
With Warren Buffett's successor now at the helm, we examine the potential future of a long-term investment in Berkshire Hathaway, analyzing its historical performance and future prospects.
The aerospace composites leader sets ex-dividend date for February 9, with analysts highlighting sustainable payout ratios and robust financial performance.
Amprius Technologies solidifies its U.S. supply chain through a strategic partnership with Nanotech Energy, positioning its high-performance silicon batteries to meet stringent defense procurement requirements and capture key aerospace contracts.
Westamerica Bancorporation's strong Q4 results, driven by its low-cost deposit base, have outperformed expectations and lifted its stock. Yet, a tug-of-war between its peer-beating P/E ratio and long-term cash flow projections leaves investors questioning its true worth.
Chinese sportswear leader ANTA makes a strategic entry into the U.S. physical retail market with a flagship store in Beverly Hills, aiming to blend performance innovation with cultural storytelling, following its recent major investment in Puma.
Specialty materials leader ATI posted stronger-than-expected Q4 earnings, driven by robust demand in aerospace and defense sectors, even as revenue held steady at $1.18 billion. The company's outlook remains bullish on continued growth in its core markets.
