Newly disclosed documents reveal a cascade of financial setbacks—including a critical loan default and collapsed supplier agreements—has forced the 26-year-old Texas-based boutique chain Francesca's into a complete wind-down of operations, putting thousands of jobs at risk nationwide.
The derivatives exchange is in early talks to reintroduce binary options for individual investors, aiming to capture the growing appetite for event-based wagering while staying within regulated financial markets.
Retirement shifts the financial focus from accumulation to strategic decumulation. We explore key strategies—from bucket approaches to risk management—to help retirees sustain their lifestyle over a potentially decades-long horizon.
Following a recent pullback in its share price, AutoNation (AN) is back under the microscope. While short-term trading shows weakness, the company's robust multi-year returns present a compelling valuation puzzle for market watchers.
As the pet care market expands, investors weigh the focused approach of Chewy against Walmart's diversified scale. While Chewy offers pure exposure, Walmart's broader ecosystem and advertising growth present a compelling alternative.
A deep-dive valuation using a Discounted Cash Flow model suggests Avolta AG's shares are trading close to their intrinsic fair value. We break down the assumptions, the numbers, and the critical factors investors should consider beyond the model.
Columbia Sportswear is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday, with Wall Street anticipating a year-over-year sales decline. The outerwear giant's results will be closely watched for signs of consumer resilience and its outlook in a volatile market.
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape appoints former NVIDIA CFO Geoffrey Ribar to its board, signaling a strategic shift towards manufacturing discipline and capital allocation as it transitions from R&D to pilot production.
E-commerce accelerator Orva appoints former Famous Footwear executive Jason Short as SVP to spearhead growth of its athletic and performance footwear portfolio, leveraging his three decades of industry relationships.
The Swiss retailer Villars Holding (VTX:VILN) is showing promising signs of improved capital allocation, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) rising significantly over the past five years alongside increased investment. While its overall return remains below the industry average, the positive trajectory suggests potential for a turnaround.
The banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is poised for a pivotal transformation. As the initial wave of AI and cloud experimentation subsides, 2026 is emerging as the year the industry moves decisively toward operationalizing technology with robust governance, explainability, and compliance at its core.
An independent financial analysis of Duke University has found the institution possesses substantial reserves and strong cash flow, raising faculty criticism over recent staff reductions and budget cuts framed as necessary austerity measures.
Amidst crypto market turbulence, Tether (USDT) maintains its dominance as the leading stablecoin, offering investors a potential harbor and sparking debate over its role in modern finance.
The retail-focused trading platform saw its stock drop sharply Monday, dragged down by a weekend cryptocurrency sell-off that threatens to dampen user activity and near-term growth prospects.
GameStop shares rallied over 6% after CEO Ryan Cohen outlined a bold vision to transform the struggling retailer into a consumer sector powerhouse through strategic M&A, leveraging its substantial cash reserves.
Sandra Harris is stepping down as CFO of Genesco, with CEO Mimi Vaughn taking on the role temporarily. The exit comes as the footwear retailer navigates a recent restructuring and revises its sales outlook amid challenging market conditions.
As crypto prediction markets surge past $6B in weekly volume, a new phase of growth beckons. Driven by institutional interest, regulatory evolution, and AI integration, these platforms are poised to redefine speculative finance.
After a period of Bitcoin dominance, a confluence of technological maturity, shifting institutional narratives, and regulatory clarity could propel Ethereum back into the spotlight. Analysts point to its foundational role in decentralized finance and a series of upcoming catalysts as reasons for a potential breakout year.
Realty Income, the 'Monthly Dividend Company,' has now made over 650 consecutive monthly payments to shareholders. While its financials show a robust cushion, rising interest rates and a shifting retail landscape pose questions about the sustainability of its legendary income stream.
Investment firm Curreen Capital, which targets undervalued 'ugly duckling' companies, reported strong 2025 returns. Its latest investor letter highlights automotive parts retailer Advance Auto Parts (AAP) as a prime example of its contrarian approach, despite the stock's recent volatility and mixed performance.
