Steve Hafner, the co-founder who led Kayak from startup to a $2.1 billion acquisition, is replaced as CEO by CFO Peer Bueller. The leadership change comes as the metasearch pioneer faces headwinds from Google and generative AI.
As consumer spending tightens, McDonald's asset-light franchise model proves its resilience, driving consistent sales and positioning the fast-food giant to become a Dividend King in 2026.
Shares of Community Bancorp (NASDAQ:CMTV) surged 11% this week, capping a remarkable five-year run that has more than doubled investor value. However, a closer look reveals a growing disconnect between its stock price appreciation and its underlying earnings growth, raising questions about current valuations.
With roughly half of global market capitalization located outside the United States, a domestic-only investment strategy misses industry giants from ASML to Toyota. We examine whether low-cost, broad-based ETFs like Schwab's SCHF offer a viable solution to home country bias, their recent momentum, and the enduring performance gap with U.S. equities.
Amazon has filed official notice of plans to cut 2,200 corporate roles in Seattle, continuing a trend that is visibly reshaping its historic headquarters footprint. The move comes despite strong recent financial performance and bullish analyst ratings, highlighting the company's intensified focus on cost efficiency and automation.
Amid a surge in cryptocurrency activity within Iran, U.S. authorities are investigating whether digital asset platforms are being used by state-linked entities to circumvent international sanctions, according to blockchain analysts and sources familiar with the matter.
When a marital trust's assets aren't distributed as planned after the surviving spouse's death, beneficiaries can face a costly and complex legal battle to uncover the truth and claim their inheritance.
CEC Entertainment, parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, announces CFO Scott Drake will assume the CEO and president roles effective February 13, succeeding David McKillips as the 'eatertainment' giant accelerates its expansion plans.
U.S. hotel transaction volume jumped 17.5% year-over-year, reaching $24 billion, as detailed in JLL's latest investment trends report. The rebound, driven by strong private capital and improving debt markets, signals renewed confidence with major deals concentrated in key urban centers like New York, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.
French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that behind-the-scenes technical work is underway to re-establish contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, nearly four years into the Ukraine war. While emphasizing continued support for Kyiv, Macron admitted Moscow shows no real desire for a ceasefire, framing the move as a necessary European diplomatic initiative.
Lebanon's Deputy PM declares a 'radically different' relationship with Syria, marked by non-interference and a landmark prisoner transfer agreement, as both nations navigate complex histories and regional tensions.
Eswin Mejia, who fled to Honduras after a drunk driving crash killed 21-year-old Sarah Root, has been sentenced to 20-22 years following a historic extradition. The case spurred legislative change and reignited debates on immigration enforcement.
With the expiration of the New START treaty, the final pillar of formal nuclear arms control between Washington and Moscow has collapsed. Amidst deep geopolitical rifts and rapid technological change, experts warn the world is entering a perilous new phase without agreed limits on the world's largest arsenals.
Shares of insurance giant Chubb have climbed 9% in three months. We analyze the key financial metrics, particularly its robust Return on Equity, to understand if the momentum is built on solid fundamentals and what it signals for future growth.
Akrake Petroleum, a subsidiary of Rex International Holding, has successfully completed drilling the horizontal AK-2H production well offshore Benin. Initial data indicates reservoir quality met expectations with high porosity and oil saturation, marking a positive step for the Sèmè Field development.
In an audacious move, PayPal has recruited HP's sitting CEO Enrique Lores, who steered the PC maker through steady growth, to lead its turnaround. The rare inter-company raid raises questions about HP's long-term prospects and PayPal's bid to revitalize its core payments business amid fierce competition.
While the low-cost Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) offers broad exposure, its near-term fate appears tethered not to stock picks, but to the direction of borrowing costs. Investors eyeing the fund are advised to watch a key Treasury yield threshold.
For investors seeking reliable income without the complexity of individual stock selection, dividend-focused Exchange-Traded Funds offer a compelling solution. We analyze leading options that prioritize financial strength, consistent payouts, and low costs.
U.S. stock futures point higher ahead of a busy session featuring AMD's results, while Palantir surges on strong earnings. In a landmark deal, Elon Musk merges SpaceX and xAI. Gold and silver prices stage a sharp recovery from historic declines.
A new analysis shows Ohio households with two children require an annual income exceeding $364,000 to meet federal affordability standards for child care, highlighting a growing crisis for working families.
