Lumen Technologies pivots decisively toward the enterprise sector, achieving a pioneering AI management certification while divesting its remaining consumer fiber assets to AT&T, signaling a strategic consolidation around business and government services.
The Bank of England has opted to keep interest rates on hold at 3.75%, as inflation persists above target and stronger-than-expected early 2026 economic data complicates the path for imminent rate cuts.
Healthcare distribution giant Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) reported robust fourth-quarter results for CY2025, with revenue soaring 18.8% year-over-year to $65.63 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.63 beating analyst forecasts, as CEO Jason Hollar highlights strength across all operating units.
Swedish industrial giant Alfa Laval has put mergers and acquisitions back at the top of its agenda, telling investors it is actively hunting for deals to expand its footprint in energy transition and service markets, even as it navigates internal restructuring.
The information giant reported a 5% rise in quarterly revenue to $2 billion, meeting expectations, while forecasting steady growth through 2026. CEO Steve Hasker highlighted the payoff from AI investments as the company faces fresh competition from tech players like Anthropic.
With major indices rallying, investor attention is shifting to small-cap stocks for untapped potential. We analyze three companies with strong fundamentals—Esquire Financial, Hanmi Financial, and Bob's Discount Furniture—that could be hidden gems in the current economic expansion.
Two additional regions in North Darfur have now crossed the famine threshold for acute malnutrition, a U.N.-backed monitor reports, as Sudan's civil war and dwindling aid resources push millions toward starvation.
Spanish banking giant BBVA reported record annual earnings and announced its highest-ever dividend, defying interest rate headwinds in its core markets. Strong loan growth and customer acquisition, particularly in Spain and Mexico, fueled the performance, with management targeting a return on tangible equity of around 20% for the coming year.
The Cigna Group reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, driven by higher customer spending. However, its full-year sales projection fell slightly short of Wall Street estimates, highlighting the competitive pressures and cost challenges facing the health insurance giant.
Following the announced acquisition terms, analysts have revised their fair value estimate for ECN Capital (TSX:ECN) downward to CA$3.10, while also tempering revenue growth forecasts and adjusting discount rates, signaling a more conservative stance on the financial services firm's near-term trajectory.
Ankara presses Brussels for immediate action on updating the decades-old trade pact as EU Enlargement Commissioner visits, with migration and visa facilitation also high on the agenda.
Bitcoin's price slid below the $70,000 threshold following remarks from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who explicitly denied having the authority to orchestrate a government-backed rescue for the cryptocurrency sector. The decline underscores growing regulatory clarity and its immediate impact on fragile digital asset markets.
Google's parent company Alphabet capped off a blockbuster 2025 with a staggering $34.5 billion in fourth-quarter net income, fueled by explosive growth in its cloud and AI divisions, while its moonshot 'Other Bets' unit widened losses.
While only half of Americans under 35 have dedicated retirement accounts, recent surveys reveal a growing participation rate and the critical power of starting early, even with small amounts.
While market gains remain concentrated in a handful of tech giants, a disciplined focus on companies demonstrating sustained growth in sales, margins, and capital returns can uncover the next generation of multi-baggers. We examine three such contenders.
Recent volatility in IQVIA Holdings (IQV) shares, including a sharp 14% drop over the past month, has investors scrutinizing whether the clinical research giant is now a bargain or if risks justify the discount. Our analysis delves into the numbers behind the $250 fair value estimate and the market's mixed signals.
GE HealthCare Technologies posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by robust demand in pharmaceutical diagnostics and momentum from new product rollouts. The company's focus on expanding its service-based revenue streams is central to its growth outlook.
Fox Corporation surpassed Wall Street's revenue and profit forecasts for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by resilient advertising demand for its core news and sports programming and accelerating growth from its digital streaming services, Tubi and Fox One.
Marsh & McLennan's robust Q4 results, driven by strategic investments and digital transformation, set the stage for pointed analyst inquiries on AI integration, margin resilience, and the path for sustained growth in a challenging market.
IT solutions provider ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) posted a strong fourth quarter for CY2025, with revenue climbing 20.3% year-over-year to $614.8 million, beating market expectations. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.45 significantly outpaced analyst consensus.
