Marketing technology firm Zeta Global announces a strategic collaboration with OpenAI, aiming to deeply integrate advanced AI into its platform. The move, coupled with positive buzz from CES 2026, sharpens its competitive edge in a sector dominated by giants like Salesforce and Adobe.
Data security leader Commvault Systems saw its stock price collapse to a 52-week low following its Q3 report, a stark contrast to its strong revenue and earnings beat. The sell-off highlights investor sensitivity to valuation and future guidance in a cooling software sector.
Quantum computing firm IonQ has moved to acquire SkyWater Technology, Skyloom Global, and Seed Innovations, aiming to create a comprehensive, end-to-end platform that controls hardware, networking, and software. This vertical integration strategy targets government and enterprise clients seeking secure, full-stack quantum solutions.
Specialty metals maker Carpenter Technology posted record Q2 sales and raised its full-year operating income outlook, yet its stock fell sharply. The divergence highlights investor concerns over valuation and the company's heavy dependence on the aerospace cycle, even as demand in the sector remains robust.
Despite posting solid revenue and profit growth for its final quarter of 2025, Roper Technologies' stock fell sharply this week after its guidance for the coming year fell short of Wall Street's expectations, highlighting the challenges for diversified software firms in an AI-dominated market.
Private equity giant Thoma Bravo is exploring a sale of Imprivata, a key player in healthcare digital identity software, in a deal that could value the company at up to $7 billion, sources tell Reuters.
As cocoa futures pull back from historic highs, Morgan Stanley boosts its price target for snack giant Mondelez International, citing improved earnings visibility. The firm maintains an Overweight rating, highlighting the company's resilient financials and shareholder returns amidst lingering sales growth uncertainties.
Despite posting strong Q1 results and reaffirming its double-digit growth outlook for fiscal 2026, Intuit's stock has been caught in a broader software sector sell-off. Investors are grappling with whether AI poses a disruptive threat or a tangible growth catalyst for the financial software giant.
U.S. wheat futures declined across major exchanges on Friday, with Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis contracts all trading lower. Despite the pullback, export sales data remains robust, running ahead of last year's pace.
Soybean prices extended their decline on Friday, pressured by lackluster export sales data and a broader commodity sell-off. With key commitments lagging last year's pace, traders are now looking ahead to next week's crush data for signs of domestic demand strength.
Corn futures extended losses on Friday, pressured by a strengthening U.S. dollar and weaker crude oil prices. Despite robust export sales data running ahead of historical pace, front-month contracts fell 5 to 5.5 cents, pushing the national average cash price lower.
Peter McGuinness, the CEO who sought to reposition plant-based meat for mainstream consumers by moving beyond climate messaging, is departing Impossible Foods. His exit comes as the broader alternative protein sector faces significant sales declines and strategic recalibration.
DXC Technology met Q4 revenue targets with stable sales of $3.19B and an earnings surprise, but cautious guidance and stagnant organic growth highlight the challenges of its strategic transformation toward AI-native services.
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Despite a 19.8% stock surge over six months, a closer look at TreeHouse Foods reveals troubling trends in sales volume, profitability, and capital efficiency, prompting a cautious stance from analysts.
LVMH's wine and spirits arm, led by Hennessy, faces a sharp profit decline amid weak U.S. and Chinese demand, while Rémy Cointreau reports a modest rebound in Cognac sales, highlighting a divided market outlook.
Heineken launches a global marketing initiative celebrating shared passions in sports and music, aiming to foster real-world connections amid declining U.S. sales and a competitive import beer market.
Despite a six-month rally fueled by strong quarterly results, analysts point to sluggish long-term sales growth, weak cash flow, and declining returns on capital as reasons for caution, suggesting investors look elsewhere for opportunity.
Standex International reports a robust start to fiscal 2026, with sales climbing 27.6% and a record order book prompting an upward revision of its annual revenue forecast. The company's strategic pivot towards grid modernization and data center markets, highlighted by the rebranded 'Standex Electronics Grid' unit, fuels confidence in exceeding long-term targets.
Despite near-term headwinds in its Nutrition segment, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) maintains a bullish long-term outlook with solid organic sales growth projected for 2026, even as major analysts adjust their price targets following Q4 results.
