As national home sales hit a three-decade low, Asheville's real estate landscape is stabilizing, with increased inventory and moderated price growth pointing toward a more balanced market next year.
An analysis of 2025 rental data reveals a split market across Florida's Treasure Coast, with prices falling in some communities like Port St. Lucie and Vero Beach while rising in Fort Pierce and Stuart, all against a backdrop of rents above the national average.
Oliver Grosse-Brauckmann succeeds Thierry Delvaux as Regional Executive Director for EMEA, tasked with steering the association's long-term strategic rollout across the region.
SLB has been awarded a significant five-year, $1.5 billion integrated contract by Kuwait Oil Company to manage the next, more technically demanding phase of the Mutriba field's development.
Mitsubishi Motors reported a 6.3% year-on-year increase in global vehicle production for December 2025, driven by a sharp 16% rise in domestic Japanese output, though overseas production and home market sales saw declines.
Toyota Motor Corp. is significantly ramping up its hybrid and plug-in hybrid production targets, aiming for 6.7 million units by 2028—a 30% increase over its 2026 goal—as it bets on a multi-pathway strategy in the global transition away from traditional combustion engines.
Amid a challenging macro environment for smaller stocks, corporate insiders are placing strategic bets. We examine three global small-cap companies—NIOX Group, Ainsworth Game Technology, and Nufarm—where recent insider buying activity signals underlying confidence despite headline risks.
Amid a backdrop of steady interest rates and mixed economic signals, a significant number of global equities are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value, offering potential opportunities for discerning investors.
Graphic Packaging Holding met revenue targets in Q4 2025, but a significant profit shortfall highlights the margin squeeze facing the packaging industry. The company's focus shifts to aggressive cost-cutting and inventory management amid tepid market demand.
Specialty materials leader ATI posted stronger-than-expected Q4 earnings, driven by robust demand in aerospace and defense sectors, even as revenue held steady at $1.18 billion. The company's outlook remains bullish on continued growth in its core markets.
Industrial supplies giant W.W. Grainger (GWW) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 sales, driven by strategic technology investments and market share expansion, though earnings per share slightly missed estimates amid a challenging macroeconomic climate.
The Marzetti Company met revenue expectations in Q4 2025, though earnings slightly missed estimates. Facing soft retail volumes, the specialty food firm is betting on its recent acquisition of Bachan's and core brand innovation to fuel future growth.
The Clorox Company reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue meeting expectations but profits falling short. While sales held steady at $1.67 billion, margins were pressured by operational shifts and competitive promotions, even as the company bets big on innovation and its pending Gojo acquisition.
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.
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.
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.
Benchmark Electronics (BHE) reported Q4 revenue and profit that topped analyst forecasts, driven by strength in medical devices and advanced computing. While margins face pressure, management pointed to robust new bookings and a planned capacity expansion to fuel future growth.
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.
Defense electronics firm Mercury Systems (MRCY) topped revenue and profit forecasts for its fiscal fourth quarter, driven by accelerated deliveries. However, the market reaction was muted as focus shifts to the company's ongoing efforts to improve profitability through its backlog mix and capitalize on rising global defense budgets.
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.
