Skyworks Solutions surpassed Wall Street's profit expectations in its latest quarter, driven by growth in automotive and IoT sectors, despite a slight year-over-year revenue dip. The company's forward guidance signals confidence, even as the mobile market shows early signs of a turnaround.
Merck & Co. reported fourth-quarter revenue that beat Wall Street expectations, fueled by its cancer blockbuster and new launches. However, a full-year sales forecast that fell slightly short of estimates highlights the challenges of generic competition and pricing pressures facing the pharma giant.
Take-Two Interactive Software surpassed Wall Street's revenue expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter, driven by robust performance in its mobile division and flagship franchises. The company also issued an optimistic outlook, buoyed by anticipation for the upcoming 'Grand Theft Auto VI' release.
Agricultural giant Archer-Daniels-Midland reported a 13.7% year-over-year revenue decline in Q4 2025, missing market expectations, as weak global trade and soft consumer demand weighed on results. While cost controls boosted profits above forecasts, management signaled that clearer U.S. biofuel regulations and a recovery in exports are critical to its 2026 outlook.
Jacobs Solutions outperformed Wall Street expectations in its latest quarter, driven by robust demand in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. The company's record backlog and expanding digital consulting arm position it for sustained growth through 2026.
Columbia Sportswear's Q4 earnings beat profit forecasts by a wide margin, driven by robust international growth and strategic marketing. While U.S. sales remain under pressure, the company's brand strength and price adjustments aim to counter tariff impacts and fuel a recovery later this year.
Broadridge Financial Solutions beat Q4 revenue and profit estimates, driven by strength in governance services and early tokenization wins. However, rising costs and shifting revenue mix squeezed margins, casting a shadow over the otherwise robust results.
Telecom software leader Amdocs met revenue forecasts for Q4 2025, driven by major contract renewals and strategic AI investments, while navigating an upcoming leadership change.
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Washington hosts ministers from over 50 nations to forge a united front on securing vital mineral resources, aiming to reduce collective dependence on China for materials essential to modern technology and defense.
Despite persistent pressures in its government-backed Medicaid and Medicare businesses, Elevance Health reported Q4 performance in line with expectations, crediting strategic portfolio shifts and cost controls. CEO Gail Boudreaux outlined actions to stabilize margins, while analysts zeroed in on future risks and the growth trajectory of its commercial and Carillon health solutions segments.
Tesla's fourth-quarter results highlighted resilient automotive margins driven by a favorable sales mix and surging international deliveries. While Full Self-Driving adoption surpassed a major milestone, management faced pointed analyst questions on robotaxi timelines, supply chain constraints, and the sustainability of growth outside core markets.
AMD's fourth-quarter earnings surpassed expectations, fueled by a surge in data center and AI product demand. While strong guidance signals confidence, the company navigates headwinds in PC markets and geopolitical uncertainties.
Lennox International's fourth-quarter results fell short of expectations, with sales declining 11% amid persistent channel destocking and weak demand in residential and commercial HVAC markets. While management emphasized cost controls, analyst questions during the earnings call zeroed in on the timeline for recovery and the company's strategic pivots.
PayPal's fourth-quarter revenue and profit fell short of Wall Street estimates, with management pointing to execution challenges in its core branded checkout business. The company is navigating a CEO transition and betting on new investments to reignite growth.
Amphenol reported robust Q4 earnings powered by surging demand for AI infrastructure, yet the stock fell as markets questioned the sustainability of the explosive growth. Management highlighted broad-based strength while analysts probed integration risks and future catalysts.
Facing a projected downturn in investment returns and a new federal tax on large endowments, Princeton University is preparing for a period of budgetary tightening, signaling potential cuts to programs and operations after a decade of rapid expansion.
Elon Musk is steering Tesla toward a high-stakes pivot into humanoid robotics, with the Optimus project targeting human-like dexterity by 2026. As the company reshapes its production for this potential $5 trillion market, investors face a critical question: is the current valuation justified by the speculative future?
A strategic partnership between SoftBank's semiconductor arm and Intel aims to commercialize a breakthrough memory technology by 2029, targeting critical bottlenecks in AI and high-performance computing.
While major indices capture attention, a deeper look reveals resilient companies in South Korea and Japan navigating interest rate uncertainty and shifting consumer sentiment with strong fundamentals. Here’s what makes them stand out.
