In a sweeping five-year audit of its Italian supply chain, Prada has terminated contracts with 200 suppliers for compliance failures, as luxury fashion faces mounting pressure over labor practices.
Shares of Dutch semiconductor capital equipment leader ASM International have soared over 210% in the past five years, driven by robust earnings growth and strategic positioning in key chipmaking technologies. While recent monthly gains of 28% turn heads, long-term investors have enjoyed a total shareholder return exceeding 220%, underscoring the company's alignment with enduring industry demands.
A wave of insider stock sales at Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, has prompted scrutiny from investors. While insider selling can have innocent explanations, the scale and timing of these transactions have analysts questioning the leadership's confidence in the company's near-term prospects.
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.
A prominent economist forecasts that Kevin Warsh, if appointed as Fed Chair, could implement a rapid series of interest rate cuts totaling 100 basis points this year, a move that would defy current market expectations and likely weaken the U.S. dollar.
While inheritance provides a head start, the most enduring advantage passed down in affluent families often comes in the form of mindset and principles. Here are the core lessons that equip the next generation not just to hold onto wealth, but to understand and wield it effectively.
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.
A surge of industrial development across Texas, from Houston's port to the Mexican border, signals a strategic bet on long-term freight growth, with major projects setting the stage for 2026 and beyond.
South Korea's semiconductor giants, Samsung and SK Hynix, have seen their combined market capitalization surge past $1.1 trillion, eclipsing China's top tech firms, as investors flock to the foundational builders of AI infrastructure.
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) secures bullish coverage from two major firms, with price targets exceeding $200, as its AI platform gains traction in a rapidly expanding market.
Bank of America and Stifel reaffirm bullish stances on MongoDB, citing strong performance of its Atlas platform and strategic expansion into AI capabilities as key drivers for future growth.
Salesforce lands a decade-long, multi-billion dollar defense contract while its AI-powered Agentforce platform shows explosive growth, reinforcing analyst confidence in the cloud giant's expansion.
Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital have both lowered their price targets for Oracle (ORCL), citing concerns over the capital intensity of its GPU-as-a-Service expansion and the near-term pressure on software firms navigating the AI transition.
Following Microsoft's Q2 FY2026 results, Raymond James and Piper Sandler have revised their price targets downward, citing a strategic reallocation of resources toward first-party applications and internal R&D, which is tempering near-term Azure growth expectations.
Truist Securities has raised its price target on Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) to $230, citing 'practice-changing' results from the HERIZON-GEA trial for its drug Zepzelca in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. The firm maintains a Buy rating, anticipating strong commercial adoption and potential guideline inclusion.
Mirum Pharmaceuticals charts a distinct course in the rare disease biotech landscape, leveraging strategic acquisitions to build a broad, sustainable pipeline while navigating a complex regulatory environment.
Despite facing intensified competition that prompted a Wall Street price target cut, Maplebear Inc. (CART) is pushing forward with a key technological partnership to deploy its AI-powered Caper Carts in hundreds of grocery stores, betting on innovation to drive future growth.
A recent intrinsic value analysis suggests shares of UK facilities management giant Mitie Group plc (LON:MTO) may be trading at a significant discount to their estimated fair value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.
