Accenture plc faces mounting pressure as a sharp weekly decline compounds a painful year for shareholders. With institutions holding 81% of the stock, their next move could dictate the consulting giant's near-term trajectory.
Engineering firm Tecnimont and energy technology leader Baker Hughes have entered a strategic partnership to jointly pursue modular liquefied natural gas projects worldwide, aiming to deliver faster, more flexible, and lower-emission infrastructure.
In a strategic move to secure a foothold in lucrative federal and defense markets, Worksport Ltd. has partnered with the bipartisan government relations firm Potomac International Partners. The alliance aims to position Worksport's portable solar and energy storage systems as critical infrastructure solutions for agencies ranging from the Department of Defense to disaster response teams.
Stephen Gardner, the former CEO of Amtrak, has been appointed to the strategic advisory board of financial consultancy Telos Advisors. The move brings one of the rail industry's most prominent figures to a firm specializing in complex infrastructure projects.
Wolfe Research upgrades Broadcom to 'Outperform,' citing its pivotal role in Google's expanding TPU program and broader AI infrastructure demand, setting a $400 price target despite recent market volatility.
Italian authorities announced the disruption of a series of cyberattacks, attributed to Russian actors, aimed at Olympic infrastructure and diplomatic sites just hours before the Games commence, amid heightened security and political tensions.
Yum China Holdings (NYSE: YUMC) capped off a robust fiscal 2025 with accelerating store growth, improved profitability, and enhanced shareholder returns. The fast-food giant, operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, outlined an ambitious plan to surpass 20,000 stores next year while significantly boosting its franchise model.
Fox Corporation reported a 2% rise in quarterly revenue to $5.18 billion, driven by distribution and advertising gains. However, shareholder net income fell sharply to $229 million, pressured by escalating costs for live sports programming rights—a strategic bet that is proving both a shield and a strain in a turbulent media landscape.
Shareholders in South African hospitality group Tsogo Sun have seen a 21% total return decline over three years, underperforming the broader market's 65% gain. The slump highlights challenges in the sector and raises questions about the company's recovery prospects.
Shareholders who backed Alvopetro Energy Ltd. five years ago have seen a remarkable 343% total return, fueled by robust earnings growth and substantial dividend payouts, significantly outpacing the stock's impressive 197% price appreciation.
Baron Discovery Fund's latest investor letter spotlights SiTime Corporation's (SITM) remarkable rally, attributing its surge to the company's pivotal role in next-generation AI and communication infrastructure. While the fund underperformed its benchmark in Q4, it remains bullish on a high-growth 2026.
A delivery truck carrying workers veered off a mountain road in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, plummeting into a 30-meter ravine and killing all nine on board. The tragedy renews focus on the country's persistently high rate of fatal road accidents linked to enforcement gaps and infrastructure failures.
Shares of The Ensign Group (ENSG) have retreated from recent highs, closing at $173.60, prompting a fresh look at its valuation. While a lofty P/E ratio suggests the stock is richly priced, a discounted cash flow model points to potential upside, leaving investors to weigh conflicting signals against the backdrop of strong long-term shareholder returns.
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.41 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts, as government and corporate investment in AI tools continues to accelerate. Wedbush Securities hailed the performance as another 'drop-the-mic' quarter, underscoring the company's leading position in the AI infrastructure race.
The appointment of fintech veteran Jason Lalor to lead Barclaycard Payments signals a strategic, long-term bet by Brookfield Asset Management, embedding its influence within a major UK bank's payment infrastructure.
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.
While the biosimulation leader reports rising revenues and capital investment, its key profitability metric—Return on Capital Employed—has declined to 2.2%, significantly trailing the healthcare services sector. Analysts question whether current growth investments will translate into future shareholder value.
While Veeva Systems continues to invest heavily in its future, a five-year slide in its return on capital employed (ROCE) signals potential headwinds for the life sciences cloud giant. We examine whether the current growth-at-all-costs strategy will pay off for long-term shareholders.
A wave of insider stock sales at Symbotic Inc. over the past year, including a multi-million dollar divestment, is prompting scrutiny from market watchers. While insider selling alone isn't a definitive sell signal, the absence of any insider buying during this period adds a layer of concern for shareholders evaluating the high-flying automation stock.
A new ranking reveals Binance's staggering $155.64 billion in crypto reserves far outpaces all rivals, highlighting a sharply tiered market structure and underscoring the exchange's role as the industry's primary liquidity hub.
