A wave of selling has hit enterprise software giants, with sector leaders like SAP and Salesforce shedding billions in market value. The trigger? Microsoft's latest earnings revealed a slowdown in its cloud growth, but the deeper unease stems from AI's potential to disrupt the very foundations of the SaaS business model.
As funeral costs rise, many grieving families face a difficult financial decision. This article explores the realities of funeral loans, alternative funding sources, and the long-term implications of taking on debt during a time of loss.
Brookfield Business Partners reported a robust 2025, generating over $2 billion from asset sales, reducing debt, and making strategic acquisitions. The firm is on the cusp of a major corporate restructuring into a single listed entity, aiming to boost liquidity and investor appeal in a shifting global landscape.
Market sentiment on prediction platform Myriad has turned bearish for the first time in two months, with traders placing nearly equal odds on Bitcoin's plunge to $69,000 or a rally to $100,000 as U.S. political uncertainty fuels extreme volatility.
SanDisk's stock surged after the data storage giant issued a blockbuster third-quarter outlook, far exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company credited soaring demand from artificial intelligence applications and announced a major extension to a key supply agreement, highlighting the intense competition for memory chips in the AI era.
Since its spin-off from GE Aerospace, GE Vernova's stock has soared over 400%. While its position in gas, wind, and next-gen nuclear power is formidable, sky-high valuations give even growth investors pause.
American Express reported record full-year revenues of $72 billion for 2025, driven by robust card member spending and a strategic shift towards premium products. The company forecasts continued momentum for 2026, targeting 9-10% revenue growth and a significant dividend hike, while navigating a competitive landscape and macroeconomic uncertainties.
CareDx CEO John Hanna sold over 19,000 shares under a pre-arranged trading plan, a move that comes as the transplant diagnostics firm posts strong revenue growth but continues to navigate a challenging stock market environment.
Investor Kevin O'Leary argues that rigid return-to-office policies are a competitive disadvantage, pushing high performers toward flexible employers and leaving companies with a diminished talent pool.
Air Products and Chemicals reported a 10% rise in adjusted EPS for its fiscal first quarter, driven by strategic pricing and productivity gains. While management affirmed full-year guidance, they highlighted persistent challenges in the helium market and a cautious approach to major clean energy investments.
The automotive safety giant posted historic sales and cash flow in 2025, powered by explosive growth with Chinese automakers and in India. While navigating a softer production forecast and tariff headwinds, management projects margin expansion for 2026.
SoFi Technologies capped off a transformative 2025 with its first billion-dollar revenue quarter, fueled by explosive member growth and a strategic pivot toward fee-based services. As the digital finance leader sets ambitious targets for 2026, analysts are weighing its 'one-stop-shop' model against an evolving economic landscape.
Selective Insurance Group reported robust profitability and investment returns for 2025, driven by disciplined underwriting actions. While celebrating an 18% book value growth, management detailed significant reserve strengthening in commercial auto and outlined a confident outlook for 2026, the year of its centennial.
Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) reported a challenging third fiscal quarter, marked by a significant drop in net asset value and investment income, prompting management to reduce its monthly distribution. The firm cited volatile conditions in the CLO and leveraged loan markets as key headwinds, while outlining a strategy to preserve capital for opportunistic investments.
The trading platform's launch of commission-free event contracts for the Big Game has sparked interest, but its shares continue to struggle, raising questions about its valuation and growth narrative.
Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) has significantly upgraded the resource estimate at its flagship Bullabulling gold project to 4.5 million ounces, sparking renewed investor interest. Despite recent share price volatility, the long-term outlook appears buoyed by upcoming study milestones and a substantial intrinsic value gap, raising questions about whether the market is undervaluing its potential.
Energy giant Drax has secured a decade-long tolling agreement with Fidra Energy for a new 250MW battery storage system in Nottinghamshire, marking a capital-light expansion of its flexible generation portfolio as the UK races to decarbonise.
Ahead of its February 26 earnings report, Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is witnessing a notable spike in options activity, with call volume soaring to roughly five times its usual level. This surge in speculative interest comes as the healthcare REIT's shares hover around $5.05, showing recent momentum but still grappling with a challenging multi-year performance. Analysts are divided on whether the stock's current price reflects lingering past troubles or is beginning to price in a potential recovery narrative.
Discount retailer Five Below is under investigation by law firm Johnson Fistel following declining sales, lowered guidance, and the sudden departure of its CEO. The legal scrutiny comes as the stock shows sharp volatility—up nearly 96% over the past year but down year-to-date—raising questions about its valuation and growth narrative.
Accent Group's strategic partnership with UK retail giant Frasers, including a planned rollout of Sports Direct stores in Australia, is drawing investor focus as it promises to reshape the footwear retailer's earnings profile. The move comes amid volatile share price performance, raising questions about the company's current valuation.
