Tax Season 2025

Business

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Posts Strong Q4 on Securitization Surge, Navigates Production Headwinds

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) closed 2025 with robust earnings, driven by a dramatic expansion in its private-label securitization business. While this growth fueled returns, the company's correspondent lending segment faced pressure, and faster mortgage prepayments impacted servicing rights income.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tesla's Q4 Results Spark Investor Dilemma: Short-Term Pain Versus AI-Driven Future

Tesla shares face pressure following mixed quarterly results, as surging software subscriptions and ambitious Robotaxi plans clash with declining automotive revenue and soaring capital expenditures.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Five Point Holdings Caps 'Record Year' Amid Housing Headwinds, Eyes Growth Through Land Banking and Entitlements

Despite a challenging housing market, Five Point Holdings (NYSE:FPH) reported record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land sales and the integration of its Hearthstone platform. The company navigated economic uncertainty with disciplined pricing and secured major entitlement approvals to fuel its long-term pipeline.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CNX Resources Charts Steady Course Through 2026, Eyes Long-Term Demand Over Short-Term Price Spikes

In its Q4 2025 earnings call, CNX Resources outlined a disciplined capital strategy for 2026, emphasizing operational resilience amid severe weather and providing updates on its deep Utica shale program, RNG initiatives, and hedging posture. Management signaled a focus on long-term infrastructure catalysts rather than chasing volatile spot gas prices.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Calix Caps Record Year, Charts Aggressive Platform Shift Amid Surging Broadband Demand

Calix reports historic 2025 financial results, surpassing $1 billion in annual revenue, while outlining its strategic pivot to a third-generation 'Agent Workforce' platform and capitalizing on a projected multi-billion dollar BEAD program opportunity.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Brunswick Charts Steady Course as Marine Market Rebounds, Touts Record Cash Flow and Debt Reduction

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) closed its 2025 fiscal year on a confident note, citing a resilient recovery in the marine market, a historic surge in free cash flow, and significant debt reduction. While navigating persistent tariff headwinds, the company's leadership pointed to stabilizing retail demand and strategic market share gains as key drivers for cautious optimism heading into 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

ASML's Unrivaled Grip on Chipmaking Fuels Record Growth, Poising It for a Dominant 2026

Buoyed by a near-monopoly on critical EUV lithography systems and a surge in orders, ASML's stellar 2025 earnings signal continued dominance in the semiconductor equipment sector, making it a focal point for investors eyeing the chip industry's future.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Peach Property Group Nears Profitability Turnaround After Heavy Losses

The Swiss-German residential real estate investor is projected to reach breakeven by late 2025, following years of substantial losses, as analysts forecast a sharp pivot to profitability.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Toyota's Electrified Surge and Super Bowl Spotlight Fuel Investor Debate

Toyota Motor Corporation caps off 2025 with robust global sales, retaining its title as the world's top automaker, powered by accelerating demand for its electrified lineup. As strategic brand investments during Super Bowl LX aim to solidify its U.S. market presence, analysts weigh the company's steady transition against the financial risks of an electric future.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Whirlpool's 2026 Margin Push Meets Investor Skepticism: Stock Dips Despite Profit Turnaround

Whirlpool Corporation's return to profitability in Q4 2025 was overshadowed by a market sell-off following its margin-focused 2026 guidance. While innovations like nugget ice makers signal a push for premium pricing, persistent tariff pressures and housing market softness continue to cloud the near-term outlook.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Prologis Bets $25 Billion on AI Data Centers, Redefining Its Future as a Logistics Giant

Prologis, the global logistics real estate leader, has unveiled a massive $25 billion strategic pivot into AI data center development alongside its 2025 financial results. While revenue grew to $8.79 billion, softer net income and a cautious 2026 outlook highlight the risks and rewards of this high-stakes expansion beyond its core warehousing business.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AppLovin Shares Tumble 30% in January Amid Short-Seller Scrutiny, AI Disruption Fears

After a stellar 2025, mobile advertising tech leader AppLovin faced a perfect storm of challenges last month, including renewed short-seller allegations, sector-wide valuation pressures, and market jitters over Google's new AI game-creation tool.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Regal Rexnord Q4 Earnings: Can the Industrial Giant Beat Expectations Amid Sector Volatility?

As Regal Rexnord prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching to see if the industrial automation leader can sustain its recent stock momentum and deliver on growth forecasts in a mixed earnings season for machinery peers.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PepsiCo at a Crossroads: Can Activist Pressure and a New Strategy Revive the Beverage Giant?

Despite beating top-line estimates, PepsiCo faces mounting challenges from volume declines and margin compression. With a $4 billion activist stake and new leadership focus, 2025 is poised as a pivotal transition year for the consumer staples titan.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Illinois Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Hammer Murders of Mother, Family Dog; Court Orders Mental Health Treatment

Cody Sales of Plattville was found guilty but mentally ill for the 2025 killings. A Kendall County judge imposed consecutive sentences for first-degree murder and aggravated animal cruelty, mandating psychiatric care during his incarceration.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Alphabet's AI Hype Faces Valuation Test Ahead of Q4 Earnings

As Alphabet prepares to report its Q4 2025 results, investors are weighing whether its soaring stock price—fueled by Gemini AI integration and cloud growth—has already priced in future success, or if more runway remains.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

APA's Strategic Pivot: Curtailing Gas Output Amid Price Slump While Accelerating Share Buybacks

Facing negative pricing at the Waha hub, APA Corporation slashed significant U.S. natural gas and liquids production in late 2025. Simultaneously, the company aggressively repurchased shares, highlighting a capital allocation strategy that prioritizes shareholder returns over volume growth in a volatile market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Simon Property Group Caps Strong Year with Strategic Acquisitions and Record Returns, Outlines Aggressive 2026 Growth Plan

Simon Property Group reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighted by record funds from operations, $2 billion in strategic acquisitions, and a significant return of capital to shareholders. The retail REIT giant provided optimistic 2026 guidance, banking on a strong development pipeline and resilient tenant demand despite acknowledging tariff-related headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Great Wealth Transfer's Hidden Burden: Why Inheriting a Home Isn't a Simple Windfall

As trillions pass to heirs, inheriting property often brings complex financial obligations, from taxes to upkeep, that can erode perceived wealth gains. Experts urge careful planning to navigate the emotional and fiscal challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Waymo Seeks Massive $16B Funding Round, Nears $110B Valuation Amid Safety Scrutiny

Alphabet's autonomous vehicle unit Waymo is reportedly in talks to raise approximately $16 billion in a new financing round, which would value the company close to $110 billion. The move comes as the robotaxi pioneer faces heightened regulatory and public scrutiny following recent incidents involving its vehicles.

Feb 2, 2026