An analysis of the 2026 RIA Edge 100 reveals that the industry's leading firms have maintained a disciplined approach to growth, expanding their workforces at a pace closely aligned with—but slightly trailing—client acquisition over a five-year period, underscoring a focus on service quality over mere scale.
While Wall Street chases the latest weight-loss drug headlines, Novo Nordisk's recent launch of an oral GLP-1 therapy and its entrenched insulin business present a compelling value proposition for long-term investors.
As the AI revolution matures from software promise to physical infrastructure, two industry giants reveal the staggering capital demands behind the hype. Nvidia tempers expectations on a landmark OpenAI investment, while Oracle unveils a massive fundraising plan, together sketching a future where financing may be as crucial as innovation.
A newly disclosed DHS document reveals Palantir is providing generative AI to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to sort and summarize enforcement tips, highlighting the firm's deepening government integration just days before its Q4 earnings release.
In a major move for industry accountability, BetMGM announces a zero-tolerance policy allowing it to suspend users for harassing athletes, coaches, or team personnel, as sports betting-related abuse incidents rise.
Bitcoin clawed back some of its steep weekend losses in Monday trading, though the broader digital asset sector and related equities remained under significant selling pressure as investors digested a wave of forced liquidations and awaited key U.S. economic data.
The relaunched retailer's shares surged 7% following its announcement to acquire Tokens.com and launch a new platform by July, leveraging tZERO and Figure's blockchain technology to offer tokenized real estate assets and financial services.
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a resilient 2025, with full-year revenues reaching €1.92 billion. A strong fourth-quarter acceleration, driven by a 10% surge in direct-to-consumer sales, underscores the luxury group's strategic pivot away from wholesale. While the Americas and EMEA regions showed robust growth, Greater China remains a volatile market as the company navigates a planned leadership transition and industry headwinds.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly committed to a landmark investment in OpenAI, calling it potentially the company's largest ever, while forcefully refuting reports of hesitation. The move deepens the strategic ties between the AI chip giant and the leading AI research lab.
Major European neobanks like Revolut, Monzo, and bunq are renewing their push for a U.S. banking license, betting on regulatory shifts and market potential. Yet, the path is fraught with complexity, geopolitical uncertainty, and fierce competition.
As gold prices test new highs, mid-tier miner SSR Mining is positioned for significant earnings growth. Analysts weigh whether operational leverage and a potential sector re-rating could propel its stock to $50 by 2026.
The Labor Department has postponed the release of January's highly anticipated employment report, citing the ongoing partial government shutdown. This marks the second major delay in recent months for a key economic indicator that markets and policymakers rely on.
The parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and Twin Peaks files for bankruptcy in Texas, citing inflationary pressures and shifting consumer demand, while vowing to keep restaurants open.
Shares of The Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) have more than doubled over the past five years, a remarkable run fueled by the company's pivot to profitability. While recent momentum has cooled, analysts point to sustained earnings growth as a key indicator of underlying strength.
Hong Kong-listed construction firm Affluent Foundation Holdings (SEHK:1757) has unveiled plans to enter the regulated financial services sector, sending its shares on a meteoric rise. As the stock trades at a significant premium, analysts question whether the market is pricing in future success or overlooking execution risks.
Amid industry consolidation and shifting client demands, Wealth Management's 2026 RIA Edge 100 highlights advisory firms achieving strategic, operational growth—proving resilience isn't just about riding market waves.
Despite posting record membership, revenue, and a landmark $1 billion quarter, SoFi Technologies' stock faces a steep pullback. While Wall Street maintains a cautious 'Hold,' the company's strategic pivot and robust forecasts suggest the current dip may present a compelling entry point for growth investors.
In a significant move to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, the U.S. government has taken a direct 15% equity position in MP Materials. This strategic investment, paired with expanded federal contracts, aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources for rare earths essential to defense and green energy technologies.
Werner Enterprises' shares have rebounded strongly in recent weeks, but a deep dive into key valuation metrics suggests investors may be overlooking significant risks. Analysis indicates the stock appears substantially overvalued compared to both industry peers and its own projected cash flows.
Qualcomm shares have retreated over 12% this year, prompting a fresh debate on whether the chipmaker's long-term AI and edge computing narrative justifies its current valuation.
