Estée Lauder shares have dramatically outpaced the S&P 500 over the past year, fueled by strategic retail expansions, robust skincare sales, and digital innovation. While Wall Street maintains a cautiously optimistic stance, questions linger about valuation and future growth drivers.
Following the recent CEO appointment, sunscreen brand Supergoop names marketing veteran Lauren Weinberg, formerly of Peloton and Square, as its new CMO, signaling aggressive growth ambitions under Blackstone ownership.
Private equity firm RoundTable Healthcare Partners has acquired the dermatologist-trusted skincare and sun protection brand Colorescience from 1315 Capital, as the company's annual sales approach the $100 million mark.
Brand incubator Maesa is betting on the growing body care category with the launch of Ontu, a new line bringing high-performance, facial-inspired formulas to Target shelves at accessible price points, capitalizing on shifting consumer skincare rituals.
The fast-growing sunscreen brand Supergoop has named former Peloton marketing chief Lauren Weinberg as its new CMO, tasking her with expanding the brand's cultural footprint and driving growth across digital and product innovation.
As Marsh & McLennan shares show mixed signals with a recent rebound but a sharp annual decline, investors are grappling with conflicting valuation metrics. While one model suggests a significant discount, traditional price-earnings analysis paints a different picture, highlighting the complexity of pricing the insurance brokerage giant in today's market.
In a major policy reversal, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has formally withdrawn a contentious 2024 proposal that sought to outlaw event contracts tied to politics, sports, and conflict. Chairman Michael S. Selig dismissed the plan as a politically motivated overreach, signaling the agency's intent to regulate—not stifle—the fast-growing prediction market sector.
Buoyed by a surge in M&A and capital markets activity, investment bank Moelis & Company reported record quarterly and annual revenues for 2025. Executives point to a strengthened talent bench and improving operating leverage as catalysts for momentum heading into what they forecast will be a robust year for transactions.
Silver prices tumbled over 9%, wiping out two days of gains amid a broad market pullback. The sell-off extended to gold, tech stocks, and cryptocurrencies as a stronger dollar and sector rotation prompted investors to reassess risk.
As gold and silver prices retreat, the classic signs of a market bubble are undeniable. Yet history shows that identifying a peak is one thing; predicting its collapse is an entirely different challenge for even the most seasoned investors.
Ethereum's decentralized lending market has swelled to a record $28 billion, with Aave handling over $140 million in automated liquidations during a recent market crash, showcasing DeFi's growing maturity as a stabilizing force amid volatility.
A seismic sell-off rippled through global markets this week, erasing hundreds of billions in value from tech stocks and bonds. Unlike previous AI-driven corrections, this rout stems from a growing fear that artificial intelligence is poised to disrupt the core business models of established software giants, not just from bubble concerns.
Investors in Malaysia's Dufu Technology Berhad have seen their holdings plummet nearly 60% over five years, underperforming the broader market despite dividend payouts. We examine the financial metrics behind the decline and what it signals about investor sentiment toward the precision engineering firm.
John Howard amassed his first million through property flipping by age 25. Now 64, he reveals how surviving—and thriving—in today's challenging market requires constant reinvention beyond the buy-to-let boom.
Despite a sharp contraction across the broader digital asset market, Tether's USDT stablecoin achieved unprecedented growth in the final quarter of 2025, solidifying its dominance as the sector's primary liquidity vehicle.
The Malaysian tech solutions provider Scicom (MSC) Berhad has delivered a total shareholder return of 80% over the past twelve months, dramatically outperforming the market average. While recent momentum is strong, a longer-term view reveals a more complex performance picture.
Verizon has launched a false advertising lawsuit against rival T-Mobile, alleging its recent marketing campaigns mislead consumers about potential savings. The legal battle throws a spotlight on the aggressive pricing claims used to win customers in the saturated U.S. wireless market and could have significant implications for T-Mobile's brand and investor perception.
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has transferred over $22 million worth of Bitcoin from its official holdings in recent days, coinciding with a broader market slump. While blockchain analysts suggest the moves may be routine custodial operations, the timing has ignited speculation about the nation's long-term crypto reserves management.
BT Group, the UK's leading broadband and mobile operator, has reported a 4% decline in quarterly revenue, aligning with market expectations. The company reaffirmed its confidence in achieving annual financial targets despite competitive and economic headwinds.
Amidst broader market uncertainty, investors are scouring the UK's small-cap sector for potential gems. We examine three companies—Creo Medical, Provexis, and LSL Property Services—each with a market cap below £300 million, assessing their unique opportunities and significant risks.
