While tech captures headlines, a selection of energy and utility companies present a compelling case for reliable, high-yield dividend income in the coming year, backed by essential infrastructure and evolving demand drivers.
While Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) has delivered solid earnings growth over five years, its share price appreciation has notably lagged the broader market. A deeper look reveals dividends have bolstered total returns, but recent underperformance highlights investor caution toward the payroll giant.
While flashy, unprofitable startups often dominate headlines, disciplined investors are taking note of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST). The industrial supplies distributor is attracting attention not for a speculative story, but for its consistent profitability, modest CEO pay, and a notable trend of insider share purchases—even as some executives sell.
As Bitcoin and major altcoins extend losses, the native token of decentralized exchange Hyperliquid has surged over 40% in a week, with its novel permissionless markets hitting record volumes, prompting some to label it a rare 'defensive' crypto asset.
Bitcoin staged a tentative recovery Monday, clawing back some losses after a volatile weekend saw prices plunge 11%. Analysts point to the return of institutional and ETF activity, though broader market headwinds from geopolitics to potential Fed policy shifts continue to cloud the outlook.
First Pacific Advisors' FPA Crescent Fund disclosed it sold its position in tech giant Microsoft in Q4 2025. The value-focused fund explained the move was driven by a search for greater upside in other AI-related investments, despite acknowledging Microsoft's strong fundamentals.
Tron founder Justin Sun announces plans to acquire up to $100 million in Bitcoin as prices dip below $77,000, contrasting with corporate treasury losses and broader market caution.
Digital asset investment products faced massive withdrawals last week, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs leading the sell-off. The outflows have pushed year-to-date net redemptions past $1 billion, signaling a sharp shift in investor sentiment amid market turmoil.
With interest rates poised to fall, fixed-rate bonds offer savers a chance to secure guaranteed returns. We examine the latest best buys, key considerations, and the tax implications for your nest egg.
BitRiver, the dominant force in Russia's Bitcoin mining sector, faces a severe financial and legal crisis as court-ordered monitoring of its parent company begins. The turmoil stems from a multi-million dollar contract dispute, regional mining bans, and mounting pressure from sanctions and tax evasion charges against its founder.
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has added another 855 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, a $75.3 million acquisition that solidifies its position as the world's largest public holder of the cryptocurrency despite recent market volatility.
Millions of seniors received a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment this January, but soaring Medicare premiums and a flawed inflation formula mean their real purchasing power continues to erode, highlighting a systemic crisis for retirees.
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua and pop icon Harry Styles are among the prominent new entrants on the UK's annual Tax List, revealing the substantial contributions of the nation's highest earners to the public purse.
As the crypto market navigates uncertainty, Zilliqa's network upgrade, HYPE's market decoupling, and CC's sustained inflows present distinct opportunities for traders in the first week of February.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights Bitcoin's volatility after a sharp sell-off, casting doubt on its short-term viability as a currency and probing the silence of its staunchest advocates during the downturn.
The finalized merger between Cincinnati-based Fifth Third and Dallas's Comerica creates a banking giant with nearly $300 billion in assets, dramatically expanding its footprint in the nation's fastest-growing markets.
Founder Scott Davies steps into executive chairman role as the Welsh honey maker rebrands to Hilltop Food Group and targets doubling turnover within five years through international expansion and new product categories.
Seadrill secures a major contract extension for the West Saturn drillship with Equinor Brasil, adding over $100 million to its backlog and solidifying operations in Brazil's strategic pre-salt basin through 2027.
Investment firm Ashva Capital Management outlines its investment case for The Walt Disney Company in its Q4 2025 letter, highlighting the entertainment giant's enduring value proposition amid near-term market volatility.
A South Korean family's paper wealth soared past $800 million after their company, L&F Co., inked a landmark battery materials deal with Tesla. Less than two years later, a quiet regulatory filing slashed the contract's value by 99.9997%, a collapse tied directly to Tesla's production struggles with its Cybertruck and 4680 battery cells.
