A 1968 painting by pioneering Saudi artist Safeya Binzagr sold for $1.6 million, anchoring a strong Sotheby's auction in Riyadh that highlights the Kingdom's growing art market amid regional cultural momentum.
Healthpeak Properties reported robust Q4 2025 results, beating estimates and announcing an IPO for its senior housing REIT, Janus Living. However, the stock fell sharply as investors weighed cautious forward guidance against long-term strategic shifts.
Amid market jitters over AI monetization, chip giants Micron Technology and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing present a case for strategic investment, backed by strong fundamentals and critical roles in the AI supply chain.
Jefferies maintains a cautious 'Hold' on Fortinet ahead of its earnings, forecasting a modest Q4 beat but expressing concerns over lofty expectations embedded in 2026 estimates for the cybersecurity firm.
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled to take place in Oman this Friday, as confirmed by multiple Iranian media sources, marking a critical diplomatic effort to ease escalating regional tensions.
A Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in South Sudan's Jonglei State was struck by an aerial bombardment attributed to government forces overnight, destroying critical medical supplies and injuring staff, just hours after another MSF facility was looted.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting political pressure as his former Washington envoy, Peter Mandelson, is investigated for alleged misconduct and leaking sensitive documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer has expressed deep regret over the appointment, accusing Mandelson of repeated lies and betrayal.
Diplomats from Washington and Tehran are set to meet in Muscat this week for their first direct dialogue since Iran's protest crackdown, with the shadow of potential U.S. military action looming over the negotiations.
IT solutions giant CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results for 2025, with revenue rising 6.3% to $5.51 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.57 surpassing forecasts. The performance underscores resilient corporate IT spending despite broader economic uncertainties.
FB Financial Corporation (NYSE:FBK) announced a dividend increase to $0.21 per share, payable February 24. While the yield remains modest, the bank's strong earnings growth and sustainable payout ratio suggest a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Multiple Wall Street firms have raised price targets for WSFS Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WSFS), citing strong quarterly results, accelerating loan growth, and a robust capital return strategy.
TD Cowen reiterates a Buy rating on Incyte (INCY), significantly raising its price target to $128, citing the company's detailed strategy to triple revenue outside its flagship drug Jakafi by the end of the decade.
Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) sees its price target raised by Goldman Sachs to $148, even as the firm maintains a Sell rating. The move follows a wave of analyst upgrades after the company's strong Q4 2025 results and optimistic 2026 outlook.
Multiple analysts have trimmed price targets for Synchrony Financial (SYF) following its latest earnings, citing a more guarded view on credit performance and adjusted long-term guidance.
As Bitcoin stabilizes near $76,000, market analysts are looking beyond macroeconomics to investor psychology. Could deep-seated cognitive biases like anchoring and regret aversion be the hidden catalysts for the next major price move?
A dramatic shift in investor sentiment has rocked markets, as the realization sinks in that AI's efficiency gains may come at the cost of eroding the very business models that have long powered the tech sector's growth.
As Bitcoin's price slump deepens, prediction markets signal growing skepticism that MicroStrategy will hold its massive BTC treasury. Yet, analysts argue the firm's long-term strategy remains unchanged, with its ability to avoid forced sales providing a buffer against market volatility.
Financial firm Rothschild & Co. Redburn has downgraded PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) from Neutral to Sell, slashing its price target to $50, citing concerns over eroding market share in the face of aggressive competition from newer payment platforms.
The US Congress has passed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a temporary reprieve for a cornerstone trade policy that has shaped US-Africa economic relations for over two decades, but the short-term renewal leaves exporters and investors wary.
As credit card interest rates soar past 20%, consumer advocate Clark Howard warns that mounting revolving debt is creating a financial trap for millions, demanding urgent action rather than gradual repayment.
