Amid a buoyant start to 2026 for major U.S. indices, investor attention is turning to smaller-cap opportunities. We examine three penny stocks—spanning AI, event tech, and nuclear medicine—that are navigating unique growth paths, acquisitions, and challenges in the current economic climate.
At the Cisco AI Summit, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang challenged the corporate obsession with immediate AI ROI, advocating instead for a culture of open-ended experimentation and learning, drawing parallels to nurturing childhood curiosity.
A three-hour giveaway by prediction platform Kalshi at a Westside Market location led to lines stretching four blocks, highlighting both acute community need and the controversial industry's push for mainstream acceptance.
For income-focused investors weighing the two U.S. oil titans, Chevron's higher dividend yield may tip the scales, despite ExxonMobil's larger scale and longer track record of payout growth.
In a move timed for the big game, PepsiCo is rolling back prices by up to 15% on its popular snack portfolio, including Lay's and Doritos, citing consumer pressure and a commitment to affordability.
The Tampa-based multifamily giant hires two seasoned executives in New York to strengthen institutional investor ties and drive capital formation efforts, signaling aggressive growth ambitions in a competitive market.
Sintana Energy has reached a settlement with ExxonMobil, resolving a long-standing arbitration over the VMM-37 block in Colombia. The deal will see Sintana receive $9 million in payments as it transfers its interests in the block to the oil giant.
UK-based Futura Medical has upgraded its full-year revenue forecast to £1.7 million for 2025, citing strong performance of its over-the-counter erectile dysfunction gel Eroxon. The announcement comes as the company prepares for a strategic review and anticipates key financial catalysts, including a milestone payment from partner Haleon.
Australia-listed Nova Minerals Ltd. is set to relocate its corporate headquarters to the United States, a strategic pivot driven by its burgeoning American shareholder base and a quest for deeper capital markets access as it advances its Alaskan gold and critical minerals project.
Kairos Minerals Ltd's maiden drilling at the Main Hill Extension prospect has successfully extended the Mt York gold trend by 1.2 kilometres, outlining significant near-surface mineralisation and bolstering the project's resource growth potential ahead of a planned 2026 update.
Telegram's Pavel Durov and X's Elon Musk have launched scathing attacks on Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's proposed legislation to ban under-16s from social media and prosecute platform executives. Durov warns the measures, defended by Madrid as necessary for citizen protection, pave the way for government overreach and data surveillance.
A heated Democratic primary in New Jersey has become a national proxy battle over immigration policy, with candidates clashing over the future of ICE and the political tone for the 2024 elections.
Despite a recent 5% slide in its share price, Dorman Products (DORM) boasts a robust Return on Equity and a history of solid earnings growth, raising questions about whether the market is overlooking its financial strength.
Amid a buoyant market rally, companies where executives and directors hold significant stakes are drawing investor attention. We examine three firms with robust earnings forecasts and substantial insider ownership, weighing their growth potential against underlying risks.
The energy startup, founded by Michael Dell's son, seeks city incentives for a major manufacturing facility, planning to significantly expand its Austin workforce while transitioning from a temporary home in the former Statesman building.
Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) edged past Wall Street forecasts for its fourth quarter, fueled by robust same-store sales at Taco Bell and record KFC expansion. While revenue climbed 6% to $2.51 billion, the market reaction was muted as investors weigh the fast-food giant's growth trajectory against a challenging consumer environment.
Chipotle Mexican Grill surpassed quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, yet revealed a continued decline in customer visits and forecast stagnant same-store sales growth for the coming year, highlighting ongoing challenges in the competitive fast-casual sector.
Nickel prices soared on Indonesia's announcement to slash ore production by a third in 2026, but analysts warn of a credibility gap given past unfulfilled pledges, urging the market to await concrete action.
In a move to diversify strategic mineral supplies, a partnership between M2i Global and Volato Group has delivered its first shipment of Australian titanium ore to the United States for testing and analysis.
Shares in Tertiary Minerals PLC jumped over 40% after the explorer reported significant high-grade silver and copper intercepts from its Mushima North project in Zambia, expanding the known mineralized footprint and boosting prospects for a maiden resource estimate by 2026.
