CNBC's Jim Cramer has spotlighted Merck & Co. as a strategic holding, praising the pharmaceutical giant's acquisition-driven strategy to build a more balanced portfolio ahead of its blockbuster drug's patent cliff.
As the artificial intelligence boom enters a new phase of enterprise deployment, investors are looking beyond pure software to the foundational hardware layer. We analyze three key companies powering the AI revolution and why their roles may offer a compelling, lower-risk investment thesis this February.
Under new CEO Michael Leiters, Porsche is reconsidering its plan to launch electric versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman. Soaring development costs, softer EV demand, and strategic realignments have forced a high-stakes reassessment of the brand's electrification roadmap.
U.S. stock futures ticked up Tuesday as investors braced for a heavy slate of corporate results, while a partial government shutdown forced a delay of January's crucial employment report, adding uncertainty to the economic outlook.
Despite a strong year of outperformance for automotive safety giant Autoliv, investment firm Tweedy Browne has significantly reduced its holding, sparking debate on whether the move signals caution or prudent portfolio management.
Residents in Clayton County, Georgia, are reeling from unexplained water bill spikes reaching nearly $1,000 monthly, despite no evidence of leaks. As officials promote a county-wide smart meter upgrade, homeowners demand answers and refunds for what they call erroneous charges.
President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair places the former governor in a precarious position, tasked with navigating the President's demands for lower rates while maintaining the central bank's credibility.
Amazon has shattered its own delivery speed records, completing over 13 billion same- or next-day deliveries globally in 2025, intensifying the logistics arms race with Walmart and reshaping consumer expectations for instant fulfillment.
A sharp rebound in the U.S. manufacturing sector to its highest level in over three years is dividing crypto analysts, with some seeing it as a bullish macro tailwind for Bitcoin and others warning it could delay Federal Reserve rate cuts.
French prosecutors have conducted searches at the Paris offices of social media platform X, advancing an investigation into the alleged dissemination of child sexual abuse material and AI-generated deepfakes. The probe, which also examines Holocaust denial content from the platform's Grok AI, signals escalating regulatory pressure on Elon Musk's company in Europe.
French cybercrime prosecutors, supported by Europol, have conducted searches at X's Paris headquarters as part of an expanding investigation into the platform's AI systems, including allegations that its Grok chatbot produced millions of sexualized deepfake images.
As it celebrates 100 years, Lufthansa announces a major fleet expansion and comprehensive service upgrades aimed at improving passenger experience and operational efficiency, following recent struggles with punctuality.
HP Inc. announced an immediate leadership transition on Tuesday, appointing board member Bruce Broussard as interim CEO after Enrique Lores stepped down to pursue a new opportunity.
NVIDIA's previously discussed multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI has stalled, with CEO Jensen Huang clarifying the figure was never a binding commitment. The development redirects investor attention to the chipmaker's capital discipline and diversified partnerships amid soaring AI infrastructure demand.
PayPal Holdings Inc. announced on Tuesday the appointment of Enrique Lores as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, with the leadership transition set to take effect on March 1.
While speculative 'story stocks' dominate headlines, Swiss manufacturing group Mikron Holding (VTX:MIKN) presents a case study in sustained profitability. With EPS growing at 26% annually over three years and significant insider ownership, the firm offers a contrast to loss-making ventures. Yet, flat revenue and EBIT margins prompt questions about its long-term growth trajectory.
A new JPMorgan survey reveals a stark divergence: while 89% of the world's wealthiest family offices hold no crypto, 65% are prioritizing AI investments. Yet, beneath the headline trend, a parallel wave of structured crypto allocation is building among institutional players.
PayPal Holdings Inc. delivered a disappointing fourth-quarter earnings report and a profit forecast for 2026 that fell short of analyst expectations, sending its shares tumbling. The payments giant cited a pullback in U.S. consumer spending and a slowdown in its core branded checkout business. In a major leadership shift, the company announced HP Inc.'s Enrique Lores will take over as President and CEO effective March 1.
A wave of liquidations hit crypto markets over the weekend, pushing Bitcoin below a key psychological level. Analysts point to a confluence of macro pressures and fragile positioning behind the sharp decline.
As freezing temperatures grip much of the nation, federal regulators and consumer advocates are sounding the alarm on a predictable spike in sophisticated scams targeting utility customers. Experts urge vigilance and verification before any payment.
