Senator Bernie Sanders, when pressed by CNN on his past laudatory remarks about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, dismissed them as being from 'way back when,' highlighting the political shift surrounding her controversial election security assignment.
A new discounted cash flow analysis indicates Essentra plc's shares may be trading significantly below their intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis forecasts a low single-digit percentage decline in its 2026 operating profit, citing intensifying pressure from generic rivals to key drugs like Entresto.
In a candid discussion, Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott reflects on the breakneck pace of AI advancement, highlighting a growing 'capabilities overhang' where real-world applications struggle to keep up. He points to software development and looming demographic shifts as critical arenas for AI's impact, while cautioning against superficial use and infrastructure bottlenecks.
Pfizer reported a mixed fourth quarter, beating internal financial targets while navigating a post-COVID revenue decline. The pharmaceutical giant spotlighted strong growth from new products and a promising monthly obesity drug candidate, even as it braces for a wave of patent expirations and reaffirms its 2026 outlook.
NGL Energy Partners (NGL) reported a robust third-quarter performance, fueled by record-setting produced water disposal volumes and disciplined capital management. The partnership raised its full-year EBITDA outlook and outlined ambitious plans, including a novel partnership to explore nuclear-powered water desalination in the Permian Basin.
The boutique investment bank PJT Partners reported record annual revenues and profits for 2025, fueled by a resurgent M&A market and robust restructuring demand. While management struck an optimistic tone for 2026, they cautioned that geopolitical tensions and AI disruption pose risks to the 'inherently fragile' capital markets backdrop.
New Jersey Resources (NJR) has raised its full-year earnings guidance following a robust first-quarter performance, where its diversified portfolio, particularly the Energy Services unit, capitalized on market volatility during a severe cold snap. Management reaffirmed its long-term, utility-anchored growth strategy and detailed expansion plans across its storage, transportation, and clean energy ventures.
Private mortgage insurance leader MGIC Investment reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by disciplined underwriting and significant capital returns. While executives project a stable but flat market for 2026, the company's fortress balance sheet and strategic reinsurance provide a buffer against economic uncertainty.
Following the $4.8 billion sale of its fiber-to-the-home business to AT&T, Lumen Technologies charts a sharp new course as an enterprise-focused network provider. The company used its Q4 2025 earnings call to detail a dramatically reshaped balance sheet, aggressive cost targets, and its ambition to become the 'trusted network for AI'.
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by exceptional refining execution and record midstream performance. The company outlined a disciplined 2026 capital plan focused on high-return projects and shareholder returns, while navigating a tightening global refining landscape.
Merck & Co. reported a 5% rise in Q4 2025 revenue to $16.4 billion, powered by its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda and animal health division. However, a steep 35% drop in Gardasil sales, attributed to weakened demand in Asia, highlighted regional vulnerabilities. The pharmaceutical giant issued initial 2026 guidance projecting modest growth while absorbing a significant one-time charge from its recent Cidara Therapeutics acquisition.
Despite a 26% plunge amid a broader software sector sell-off, Microsoft's diversified business model and strategic AI investments, including its stake in OpenAI, provide a unique buffer and long-term growth runway that many pure-play SaaS companies lack.
Pinterest has terminated two engineers who wrote and shared a script to identify colleagues affected by recent job cuts, calling it a violation of policy and privacy, as the tech industry's wave of restructuring continues.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Chairman Tom Lee has dismissed criticism over the company's $6.6 billion unrealized loss on its massive Ethereum holdings, framing it as an inherent part of a long-term strategy to track the asset's price. He challenged critics to apply the same scrutiny to mainstream ETF products during market downturns.
Famed 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry warns that Bitcoin's deepening downturn is creating dangerous cross-market contagion, potentially forcing a massive, rapid sell-off in gold and silver holdings as risk managers scramble.
A fundamental valuation analysis of NWF Group plc suggests its shares may be trading at a substantial discount to their intrinsic worth, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.
Amidst a patchy economic recovery, European small-cap stocks are attracting attention from company insiders. We examine three firms where recent executive share purchases signal confidence in future prospects.
The nation's highest military honor will be posthumously awarded to Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who died in 2013 shielding a Polish officer from a suicide bomber, following a persistent campaign by his community and advocates.
The Walt Disney Company announces Josh D'Amaro, current Chairman of Disney Experiences, will succeed Bob Iger as CEO in March. Investors eye a potential turnaround as the company leans into its most profitable division.
