U.S. equity futures edged higher Wednesday after Washington moved to reopen the federal government, shifting investor attention to a heavy slate of corporate earnings led by tech giant Alphabet.
Life sciences tools provider Bio-Techne (NASDAQ:TECH) reported fourth-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street's revenue expectations, though sales remained unchanged from the prior year. Adjusted earnings per share also came in ahead of consensus estimates.
A new report reveals a silent shift in American retirement: nearly half of all spousal caregivers are now seniors aged 75 or older. This trend, fueled by an aging population and shrinking family support networks, is forcing couples to confront daunting emotional and financial challenges rarely planned for.
Independent investment bank Evercore (NYSE: EVR) delivered a powerful finish to 2025, with Q4 revenue soaring 31.4% to $1.29B, significantly outperforming Wall Street expectations. Adjusted EPS of $5.13 also beat consensus estimates by a wide margin.
Former President Donald Trump has launched a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, alleging political bias in the bank's 2021 decision to sever ties with him. The legal action intensifies a long-running, complex rivalry with CEO Jamie Dimon, raising questions about the boundaries between banking risk management and political influence.
Analysts at Evercore ISI project a significant turnaround for Amazon's AI ambitions, upgrading the stock with a $335 target and highlighting 2026 as a potential inflection point for its cloud and advertising units.
Specialty chemicals and materials provider Ecovyst has delivered a 39% return to shareholders over the past year, significantly outperforming the broader market. However, the stock remains below its level from three years ago, highlighting a complex recovery story as the company navigates a profitability transition.
Healthcare distribution giant Cencora (NYSE: COR) reported quarterly revenue that missed Wall Street expectations, though sales increased 5.5% year-over-year to $85.93 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of $4.08 slightly surpassed consensus estimates.
Washington has transferred half a billion dollars from Venezuelan crude sales to an overseas account, marking the first major disbursement under a January pact designed to prevent economic collapse in Caracas while keeping funds under U.S. oversight.
Senior executives at Dutch wealth manager Van Lanschot Kempen have made significant personal investments in the company's stock over the past year, a move widely interpreted as a strong vote of confidence in its future trajectory.
As the largest generation in U.S. history approaches retirement, Federal Reserve data reveals a stark divide in preparedness, with millions lacking any dedicated savings and median balances that may not sustain decades of post-work life.
A U.S. Senate investigation has revealed close to 900 previously hidden accounts at Credit Suisse with ties to Nazi organizations, shedding new light on the bank's wartime activities and raising fresh questions about historical accountability.
Anthropic's enhancement of its AI legal assistant has triggered a sector-wide sell-off, raising urgent questions about the future value proposition of established data platforms like FactSet in an AI-driven market.
Elon Musk's consolidation of his rocket and AI companies marks a bold bet on building energy-hungry data centers in space, a decades-old concept now facing its most serious test yet from a mogul with the rockets and capital to try.
Bob Iger steps down after a transformative yet turbulent second act, leaving successor Josh D'Amaro to navigate streaming wars, creative challenges, and investor pressure at the entertainment giant.
Select Water Solutions (NYSE:WTTR) confirms a $0.07 per share dividend payment for February, yielding 2.3%. While the company demonstrates robust earnings growth, analysts flag its high payout ratio as a point of caution for income-focused investors.
Elon Musk's consolidation of SpaceX and xAI creates a tech and aerospace titan valued at €1.06 trillion, closing in on Tesla as the carmaker faces headwinds. The strategic pivot underscores Musk's growing focus on AI and space infrastructure.
Amid a cautiously recovering eurozone, investors are scanning the market for resilient opportunities. We spotlight three lesser-known companies—from Norway's banking sector to Swiss advertising and Polish green finance—that combine strong fundamentals with distinct growth narratives and potential value.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 17 people and wounded dozens, according to local rescue services, after the military said gunfire wounded an officer. The violence underscores the fragility of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire as limited humanitarian crossings resume.
Argan Inc. reports record project backlog and strong financials, driving a significant stock rally. While management touts diversified industrial demand as a tailwind, the market debate now centers on the durability of this growth phase and the company's ability to convert its massive pipeline into sustained profit.
