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DaVita Inc. reported Q4 2025 results in line with expectations, highlighting a milestone first profitable year for its Integrated Kidney Care unit. While revenue per treatment accelerated, the company continues to face pressure from elevated patient mortality and rising benefit costs. Executives provided 2026 guidance projecting mid-single-digit operating income growth and a sharp rise in EPS, buoyed by share buybacks and the stabilization of prior investment losses.
Simon Property Group reported robust fourth-quarter results, driven by record funds from operations and resilient leasing demand. The retail REIT giant is steering a multi-billion dollar redevelopment strategy while returning significant capital to shareholders, even as it navigates a cautious outlook for 2026.
Simon Property Group reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighted by record funds from operations, $2 billion in strategic acquisitions, and a significant return of capital to shareholders. The retail REIT giant provided optimistic 2026 guidance, banking on a strong development pipeline and resilient tenant demand despite acknowledging tariff-related headwinds.
Woodward (WWD) kicked off fiscal 2026 with robust earnings, driven by a surge in aerospace services and industrial sales. The company raised its full-year outlook but cautioned on supply chain pressures and announced a strategic wind-down of its volatile China On-Highway business.
Elon Musk announces the merger of SpaceX and xAI, unveiling an ambitious plan to construct data centers in space, which he claims will become the most cost-effective source of AI computing power within years.
A new federally-backed investment vehicle for minors, dubbed 'Trump Accounts,' launches next month. Children born through 2028 could receive a $1,000 government contribution, with financial experts highlighting its potential to build a significant nest egg for education and retirement.
Fabrinet's Q2 2026 earnings reveal a historic quarter, with revenue hitting $1.13B driven by explosive growth in high-performance computing and telecom. The company signals sustained momentum with aggressive capacity expansion.
While the fried chicken segment continues to dominate fast-food traffic, Buffalo-based Hen House Nashville Hot Chicken has filed for bankruptcy protection, highlighting the uneven fortunes within the popular sector.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra attended a White House event where President Trump unveiled 'Project Vault,' a $12 billion initiative to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals aimed at securing U.S. industrial supply chains.
U.S. equities found firmer ground Tuesday, buoyed by a robust factory activity report. The rally unfolded as investors grow increasingly discerning about AI-related capital expenditures, creating clear winners and losers.
Apple shares surged over 4% as blockbuster Q1 earnings, led by iPhone sales and services growth, reignited investor confidence in the tech giant's expansion narrative, particularly in key markets like India.
Despite a 14% share price decline over three months, Frontken Corporation Berhad (KLSE:FRONTKN) exhibits robust financial health, highlighted by a superior Return on Equity. Analysts suggest the sell-off may be a buying opportunity for long-term investors.
Despite posting record quarterly revenue driven by its cloud division, Microsoft shares have slumped to an eight-month low following its Q2 FY2026 earnings. The sell-off highlights investor concerns over the company's massive capital expenditures on AI infrastructure and its deepening ties to OpenAI.
As new CEOs take the helm at Target and Walmart, the retailers face divergent paths—one battling slumping sales and investor flight, the other riding a wave of growth fueled by e-commerce and high-income shoppers.
The death of a spouse brings profound emotional and financial changes. This guide outlines key steps to reassess benefits, taxes, and income strategies to secure long-term stability during a difficult transition.
PPG Industries' stock has climbed over 20% this quarter following robust 2025 results and an upgraded 2026 earnings forecast. While analysts cheer the company's strategic execution, questions linger about valuation and macroeconomic headwinds.
Microsoft's aggressive push into AI, marked by massive infrastructure spending and a deepening partnership with OpenAI, is facing a reality check from investors. Despite robust financials, concerns over capital intensity and concentrated risk triggered the stock's sharpest single-day drop in years, signaling a pivotal moment for the tech giant's cloud valuation story.
While Nvidia's explosive past growth is legendary, its current $4.5 trillion valuation makes a single-stock millionaire story improbable. However, its pivotal role in the AI boom positions it as a powerful engine for market-beating returns, a critical component in any long-term wealth-building strategy.
Private equity firm RoundTable Healthcare Partners has acquired the dermatologist-trusted skincare and sun protection brand Colorescience from 1315 Capital, as the company's annual sales approach the $100 million mark.
