Hong Kong-listed construction firm Affluent Foundation Holdings (SEHK:1757) has unveiled plans to enter the regulated financial services sector, sending its shares on a meteoric rise. As the stock trades at a significant premium, analysts question whether the market is pricing in future success or overlooking execution risks.
ASML Holding NV has launched a massive new share repurchase program and reaffirmed strong sales guidance, as record AI-related equipment orders fuel optimism about the Dutch tech giant's central role in the semiconductor industry's future.
The United States is establishing a $12 billion national stockpile of critical minerals, including rare earths and key battery metals, in a decisive move to secure supply chains and reduce immediate strategic dependence on China.
As Bitcoin faces its steepest weekly drop in months, analysts point to the historically reliable 200-week moving average, currently near $58,000, as a potential floor for the current market correction.
Amidst market volatility, Roper Technologies emerges as a notable oversold candidate. The diversified tech conglomerate, boasting a 33-year dividend growth streak, shows signs of a potential reversal while strategically integrating AI across its vertical software portfolio.
The U.S. dollar index climbed to a one-week high, buoyed by unexpectedly strong manufacturing activity and the nomination of a perceived hawkish candidate for Federal Reserve Chair. The rally overshadowed ongoing concerns about fiscal policy and a brief government shutdown.
Elon Musk is reportedly in early talks to merge his space exploration giant SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI, a strategic move that could create a trillion-dollar entity and redefine the future of AI development and space-based infrastructure.
The Canadian government has granted final approval for Ovintiv's takeover of NuVista Energy, completing all regulatory and shareholder requirements. The deal, expected to close shortly, significantly bolsters Ovintiv's position in the Canadian oil and gas sector, though analysts debate its long-term value and impact on shareholder returns.
Kalmar Oyj embarks on a strategic, long-term IT transformation with Tata Consultancy Services, building an AI-powered digital core to streamline operations, enhance equipment reliability, and solidify its service-led business model in the competitive port equipment sector.
Aerospace giant Boeing is joining a major U.S. public-private initiative to build a national stockpile of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign sources and bolstering domestic manufacturing resilience for defense and commercial programs.
Qualcomm shares have retreated over 12% this year, prompting a fresh debate on whether the chipmaker's long-term AI and edge computing narrative justifies its current valuation.
In a major strategic pivot, Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) is shedding its issuer processing business to focus on merchant acquiring, fueled by its planned acquisition of Worldpay. The move aims to reshape its revenue streams and competitive edge in the evolving payments landscape.
Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) reports recycling more than 86% of its operational materials in 2024, as it strengthens its board with the appointment of former utility executive Geisha J. Williams, signaling a dual focus on environmental stewardship and governance.
Micron Technology's stock surged nearly 6% Thursday, propelled by an industry-wide supply crunch for high-performance memory chips essential for artificial intelligence systems. The company's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products are sold out through 2026.
GameStop shares rallied over 6% after CEO Ryan Cohen outlined a bold vision to transform the struggling retailer into a consumer sector powerhouse through strategic M&A, leveraging its substantial cash reserves.
STAAR Surgical's stock fell sharply after the ophthalmic device maker announced the appointment of interim co-CEOs, fueling investor uncertainty following the CEO's recent departure and a failed takeover attempt.
Shares of Robinhood Markets fell sharply alongside other crypto-exposed firms, pressured by a decline in Bitcoin prices and broader concerns about retail trading momentum.
Coinbase stock fell over 2% as a broad cryptocurrency sell-off dragged Bitcoin to a 10-month low. The decline was exacerbated by sustained net withdrawals from Spot Bitcoin ETFs, indicating shifting institutional sentiment.
Despite posting record earnings in its theme parks division, The Walt Disney Company saw its shares tumble sharply following its Q1 FY2026 report, as investor concerns over streaming profitability and rising costs overshadowed the success of its Experiences business.
As Bitcoin plunges to 10-month lows, approaching MicroStrategy's average purchase price, the company's aggressive accumulation strategy and its executive chairman face intense market pressure and skepticism.
