Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) retreated sharply Thursday, shedding 12.5% as a wave of profit-taking followed the stock's surge to its highest level in nearly eight years. The pullback comes despite analyst optimism around the company's role in powering AI data centers.
Activist investment firm Tsai Capital has taken a stake in QXO, spotlighting the distributor's ambitious plan to consolidate the fragmented building products industry. The move comes as QXO's stock shows strong recent momentum despite longer-term headwinds.
S&P strips Whirlpool of its investment-grade rating, citing financial pressures, as the appliance giant books significant impairments while gearing up for a major 2026 product showcase.
As global gold prices hit historic highs, Vietnam's deep-rooted culture of gold ownership is creating starkly divided fortunes, turning traditional family loans into crushing debts while minting paper billionaires among long-term holders.
The Trump administration has issued a broad license allowing U.S. entities to engage in key oil activities in Venezuela, a major sanctions relief step aimed at jumpstarting the nation's crippled energy industry under its new U.S.-backed leadership.
A deep dive into Pantech Group Holdings Berhad's valuation using a Discounted Cash Flow model suggests the stock may be trading close to its intrinsic value, offering investors a potential entry point in the industrial supplies sector.
As a profitable outlier in a battered sector, Ethos Technologies' successful IPO marks a pivotal test for investor appetite in 2026's tech listings, even as its debut valuation reflects a more sober market reality.
With his term winding down, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered rare, pointed advice to his eventual successor during a recent press conference, emphasizing the imperative of maintaining the central bank's independence from political influence.
In a turbulent session driven by geopolitical fears, gold staged a historic V-shaped recovery while Bitcoin languished, raising fresh questions about the cryptocurrency's viability as a modern safe haven.
As financial institutions worldwide grapple with sluggish, fragmented payment systems, fintech firm Alacriti is gaining traction by offering a pragmatic path to modernization—not through disruption, but by building essential infrastructure.
A notable easing of US-Iran tensions has buoyed investor confidence across Gulf bourses, creating a favorable backdrop for stable, income-generating equities. We analyze three regional dividend stocks offering potential portfolio resilience amid shifting market dynamics.
All eyes are on AbbVie as it prepares to release its fourth-quarter earnings. With a history of topping revenue forecasts, the market watches to see if its strategic shifts can continue to deliver amid evolving industry pressures.
Payment technology firm WEX Inc. is set to release its quarterly financial results after Wednesday's market close, with Wall Street anticipating a return to revenue growth following last year's dip.
Energy Recovery (ERII) sees its price target raised to $23 by analysts, reflecting increased confidence in the adoption timeline for its CO2 refrigeration technology, despite stable core valuation metrics. The shift underscores a nuanced market narrative focused on execution rather than a fundamental change in long-term prospects.
U.S. immigration authorities will not conduct enforcement actions at this Sunday's Super Bowl, sources tell Reuters, as the event becomes a flashpoint in the nation's heated immigration debate.
As Mueller Water Products prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching for signs of sustained growth in the critical water infrastructure sector. The company has a strong track record of exceeding revenue expectations.
Monarch Casinos & Resorts (MCRI) will release its fourth-quarter financial results after Wednesday's market close, with analysts projecting modest revenue growth but heightened scrutiny on its high-end gaming segment performance.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ: OCSL) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday. Analysts project a year-over-year revenue decline, continuing a trend observed in recent quarters. Here’s a detailed preview of what investors should watch for.
Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results Wednesday morning, with analysts anticipating steady revenue but slower growth compared to last year's surge.
The Malaysian marine construction firm Benalec Holdings Berhad is showing early signs of a financial turnaround, with its key profitability metric moving into positive territory after years of losses. While its return on capital remains modest, the trend suggests improved capital allocation.
