UPS's ambitious free cash flow target for 2026 appears to secure its hefty dividend, but a closer look reveals reliance on asset sales, deep cost cuts, and reduced capital investment—a strategy that may be mortgaging its long-term expansion.
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) receives significant forecast upgrades from analysts, with revenue projections for 2026 raised to AU$1.6b and the company expected to return to profitability this year.
Abbott Laboratories moves to acquire cancer-testing leader Exact Sciences in a landmark deal, signaling a strategic shift toward high-growth diagnostics while simultaneously restructuring its challenged Nutrition business.
Capital Management Corp's significant stake increase in investment bank Moelis & Company is being viewed by market observers as a strategic wager on a potential rebound in mergers and acquisitions activity.
MTF Enterprises, a major operator of 43 Subway restaurants across four states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing unsustainable debt burdens from merchant cash advance loans. The move highlights ongoing pressures within the franchise sector.
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has formed a joint venture with private equity firm CPE, ceding majority control of Burger King's China operations in a deal aimed at turbocharging growth. The partnership targets a more than tripling of restaurants to over 4,000 by 2035, leveraging local expertise and capital.
An Atlanta law firm is investigating Home Depot's planned layoff of nearly 800 Georgia workers, exploring a potential class-action lawsuit over whether the company violated federal notification laws.
In a strategic move emphasizing its heritage, Regal Holdings has rebranded its core manufacturing division as the historic West Bend Co., underscoring a commitment to U.S. production and Wisconsin's industrial legacy.
Facing stiff competition from synthetic fibers, the cotton industry's leading research and promotion body has created a chief marketing officer role and merged its marketing teams to drive demand across the entire supply chain.
After a punishing multi-year slump, materials stocks are showing signs of life in 2026. Dow and LyondellBasell, offering yields of 5% and 10.9% respectively, present a high-risk, high-reward proposition for income investors betting on a sector recovery.
UBS analyst Peter Grom increased his price target for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) to $110, citing steady core performance despite lingering Kenvue-related uncertainties, after the consumer goods giant reported better-than-expected quarterly profit driven by cost discipline and resilient demand.
Scotiabank has lowered its price target for Comcast (CMCSA), reflecting ongoing pressure in its core broadband business as the media giant reports higher-than-expected customer losses in Q4 and faces fierce competition from fiber and fixed-wireless rivals.
Under Armour faces a pivotal moment as a significant insider purchase coincides with a high-stakes legal loss and the exit of its Chief Product Officer, testing investor confidence in the embattled sportswear brand's turnaround strategy.
The spirits giant files for legal protection for its production and warehouse assets in Latvia, citing cash flow pressures from geopolitical fallout and market headwinds, while assuring global sales remain unaffected.
TreeHouse Foods (THS) shares have rebounded sharply over the past three months, gaining 31%, even as the company reports significant annual losses. This divergence between short-term momentum and long-term fundamentals is prompting a fresh debate on valuation and the path to profitability for the private-label food manufacturer.
As financial institutions grapple with aging core systems like Gen, experts warn that deferring modernization in hopes of a future AI fix is compounding costs, risks, and missed opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Following a staggering 92.9% one-year surge, Commerzbank shares have cooled slightly. With the stock now trading around €34.69, analysts are divided: deep-value models signal significant upside, while traditional metrics suggest a fair price. We examine the data and the debate shaping one of Germany's banking turnaround stories.
While Stabilus SE's recent profit figures appeared subdued, a closer examination reveals underlying strength and potential for a rebound, as the market's positive reaction suggests.
Amidst a patchy economic recovery, European small-cap stocks are back in focus. A surge in insider buying activity points to potential undervaluation in select names across property, cybersecurity, and defense tech sectors.
The French IT giant's stock has skyrocketed over the past 12 months, dramatically outperforming the market. But with a volatile recent history and mixed long-term returns, investors are questioning whether the rally reflects a sustainable recovery or a speculative bounce. A deep dive into valuation metrics reveals a complex picture.
