The financial services sector, a traditional engine of economic growth, is underperforming the S&P 500 amid economic uncertainty. We examine three specific stocks—Invesco, Enova International, and Sixth Street Specialty Lending—that investors may want to approach with heightened caution.
Under new CEO César Vargas, the family-owned group is breaking into five autonomous business units in a bid to boost agility and market responsiveness, as it eyes growth beyond its €900m turnover.
Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) reported strong fourth-quarter results, with revenue surging 29% year-over-year to $229.2 million, surpassing analyst expectations. The chip designer's growth was fueled by record data center sales and robust demand in automotive, particularly for electric vehicles and ADAS.
Despite CEO Elon Musk's bold pronouncements on AI, robotics, and a future of 'Amazing Abundance,' Tesla faces mounting pressure from declining automotive revenues and margins. As the company pivots with massive capital expenditure, investors are left weighing futuristic promises against present-day financial headwinds.
Waste Management (NYSE:WM) announced a significant 14.5% dividend hike and a new $3 billion share buyback program, signaling confidence in its cash flow strength despite competitive pressures. The move comes as the waste giant continues to invest in renewable natural gas and automation to drive future growth.
Autonomous driving leader Pony AI partners with premium mobility provider Beijing ATBB, aiming to deploy its seventh-generation robotaxis in top-tier cities and key travel hubs, marking a significant step in China's driverless commercialization push.
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) reported a 19% surge in Q4 2025 revenue to $644.4 million, bolstered by its VOXX acquisition. While core auto-dimming mirror sales held steady, the company achieved a significant five-point outperformance in its primary markets and hit its highest gross margin target since 2021, showcasing resilience against tariff pressures and setting a confident growth trajectory for 2026.
A pivotal week in business saw Tesla's long-awaited robotaxis begin operations without safety drivers, signaling a new phase in autonomous mobility. Meanwhile, Greg Abel's early moves at Berkshire Hathaway hint at a potential strategic shift, and a push for tokenized, round-the-clock stock trading raises questions about the future of finance.
Gentex Corporation delivered a mixed 2025, with Q4 results buoyed by its Vox acquisition and improved core profitability, while tariffs on China exports continued to pressure sales. The automotive tech supplier provided a roadmap focused on advanced mirrors, sensing, and new electrochromic applications like dimmable visors.
After years of de facto autonomy, Syria's Kurdish-led administration and military forces have agreed to a phased reintegration into the state, a move hailed by Washington as historic but met with caution on the ground.
After two challenging years, Flagstar Bancorp (NYSE: FBC) reported a return to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2025, posting adjusted net income of $30 million. Executives outlined a strategic shift towards commercial lending and a strengthened balance sheet as key drivers for future performance.
Reports suggest Elon Musk is exploring a merger between Tesla and SpaceX as the EV maker pivots to AI, while Chinese automakers gain record European market share and regulatory battles intensify.
Truist Securities has slightly lowered its price target on Tesla shares to $438, citing the significant capital expenditure required for the automaker's aggressive shift towards AI and robotics, despite a solid Q4 performance.
Investment firm TD Cowen has increased its price target on Tesla (TSLA) to $519, maintaining a Buy rating. The adjustment follows a fourth-quarter performance marked by strong margins and progress on autonomous driving projects, though tempered by higher capital expenditure forecasts and vague timelines for full self-driving technology.
Millions of sole traders and landlords face a fundamental change in how late tax submissions are penalized, as HMRC prepares to replace automatic fines with a points-based regime starting in 2026.
Divergent analyst reports from Truist and Goldman Sachs on CCC Intelligent Solutions have cast a spotlight on the data firm's path to profitability, revealing deep-seated debates about its role in the auto insurance ecosystem and its ability to convert steady growth into sustained margins.
German automotive giant Bosch reports a sharp 45% drop in operating profit for 2025, driven by heavy restructuring charges, intense global competition, and delayed returns on future-tech investments.
Tesla maintained its Bitcoin position through a turbulent quarter, reporting significant unrealized losses as cryptocurrency markets slumped, even as its core automotive business outperformed expectations.
As the software sector faces a broad sell-off, Figma's valuation is being scrutinized through a dual lens: fears of AI disruption to traditional design work and optimism over its own AI-integrated platform. With short interest easing, the market is weighing the company's long-term positioning at the convergence of collaboration and automation.
Tesla is discontinuing its flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUV, a strategic shift underscored by plummeting sales figures and Elon Musk's pivot toward robotics and autonomy.
