A detailed look at the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) reveals a tale of two metals: one prized for stability, the other for its volatile potential. For investors navigating uncertain markets, the choice between them hinges on more than just recent returns.
As markets look ahead to 2026, a mix of established giants and emerging players in AI and digital advertising present compelling opportunities for investors seeking both growth and value.
HMRC opens phone lines and boosts digital services on the final Saturday before the January 31 deadline, as over a million taxpayers missed the cut-off last year.
Dolby Laboratories (DLB) shares, closing at $64.19, present a complex picture for investors. While short-term momentum shows signs of improvement, longer-term returns have lagged, sparking debate over whether the audio technology pioneer is fundamentally undervalued or facing structural headwinds.
As the restaurant industry navigates post-2025 challenges of traffic recovery and margin pressure, the franchise model emerges as a defensive cornerstone for investors, offering scalability and predictable cash flows.
Amidst market volatility, Coca-Cola (KO) stands out with its formidable brand moat and a 63-year dividend growth streak, offering investors a blend of stability and reliable income.
While long-term investing is a cornerstone strategy, the dramatic 70% share price collapse at Future PLC over five years serves as a stark reminder that time alone doesn't guarantee returns. This analysis delves beyond the headline numbers to examine the puzzling disconnect between the company's operational metrics and its market valuation.
Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) delivered robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, meeting expectations through strategic partner expansions, improved credit health, and strengthened capital positioning. Management outlines a 2026 roadmap focused on sustainable growth, deposit mix optimization, and leveraging AI across operations.
DaVita Inc. reported Q4 2025 results in line with expectations, highlighting a milestone first profitable year for its Integrated Kidney Care unit. While revenue per treatment accelerated, the company continues to face pressure from elevated patient mortality and rising benefit costs. Executives provided 2026 guidance projecting mid-single-digit operating income growth and a sharp rise in EPS, buoyed by share buybacks and the stabilization of prior investment losses.
Elon Musk's sprawling empire of companies is increasingly operating as an interconnected ecosystem, with billions in cross-investments, shared technology, and personnel moves blurring traditional corporate boundaries and raising questions about the future of 'Elon Inc.'
ExxonMobil capped 2025 with its highest annual oil and gas output in over four decades while returning historic cash to shareholders, setting the stage for a pivotal year as it balances traditional strength with energy transition investments.
Despite strong performance from the Latin American e-commerce and fintech leader, investment manager Triasima reduced its position, highlighting portfolio discipline over bearish sentiment.
Record global investments in wind, solar, and EVs are paradoxically driving a surge in demand for coal, oil, and gas, as the production of essential materials like cement and steel remains locked into hydrocarbon-based economies, primarily in Asia.
A new global survey from JPMorgan Private Bank shows wealthy families remain overwhelmingly cautious on cryptocurrency investments, with a strong preference for traditional portfolio strategies despite market hype.
While Malaysian markets have climbed, shareholders of frozen food producer Kawan Food Berhad have watched their investment value nearly halve over three turbulent years, raising questions about the company's strategic direction and recovery prospects.
As investors seek reliable cash flow in a volatile market, a focus on assets with strong distribution histories and growth potential remains key. Here’s a look at three income-generating investments poised for steady returns.
Terrestrial Energy has entered into an Other Transaction Authority agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy for Project TEFLA, a pivotal initiative to demonstrate and integrate its proprietary IMSR Fuel Salt production into the domestic nuclear supply chain.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is poised to grant its inaugural stablecoin issuer licenses next month, a key step in the city's comprehensive push to establish a regulated digital asset ecosystem. The move follows a rigorous application process and signals a new era of oversight for the burgeoning sector.
Investment firm Stanich Group has liquidated its entire position in the iShares ESG Aware USD Corporate Bond ETF (SUSC), a move analysts interpret as a reallocation towards equities amid shifting macroeconomic forecasts.
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.
