In a sweeping decree, Burkina Faso's junta has formally dissolved the nation's political parties and seized their assets, a move analysts warn consolidates authoritarian rule and extinguishes a key pillar of democratic life amid an escalating security crisis.
A dramatic rally in gold and silver prices came to an abrupt halt on Friday, with futures tumbling sharply amid a broader market sell-off and warnings of unsustainable volatility.
Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) reported a challenging third fiscal quarter, marked by a significant drop in net asset value and investment income, prompting management to reduce its monthly distribution. The firm cited volatile conditions in the CLO and leveraged loan markets as key headwinds, while outlining a strategy to preserve capital for opportunistic investments.
While mortgage rates have inched up slightly this week, homebuyers are still facing significantly lower borrowing costs compared to last year's peak. We break down the monthly and long-term savings on a typical home purchase.
Denmark's government announced a bold legislative package aimed at expanding deportations and tightening immigration controls, setting the stage for a potential clash with the European Court of Human Rights.
Immunocore Holdings (NASDAQ: IMCR) has drawn renewed bullish sentiment from analysts at H.C. Wainwright and UBS, who highlight the stock's potential as key Phase 3 trial data for its cancer immunotherapies approaches later this decade.
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.
Truist Securities raises its price target on Meta Platforms to $900, maintaining a Buy rating. The upgrade follows stronger-than-expected Q4 results and a robust Q1 outlook, driven by AI enhancements boosting ad performance and user engagement.
Equifax is expanding beyond traditional credit reporting with a new suite of AI-powered fraud detection and income verification tools. While this strategic push aims to embed the company deeper into the lending ecosystem, analysts remain divided on whether it's enough to support its current valuation amid high debt and execution risks.
Investment firm Giverny Capital Asset Management has sold its position in Align Technology (ALGN), revealing a strategic pivot towards AI-focused equities amid a challenging year where its portfolio lagged the broader market.
Knowles Corporation's top executive has sold a significant portion of his holdings, a move that comes on the heels of a 24% annual gain for the audio components maker and ahead of its upcoming earnings report.
The Leicester-based manufacturer behind the iconic baby shoes worn by Prince George and his siblings warns it is likely to shut down, a victim of soaring costs and plummeting consumer demand despite its royal endorsement.
While homeownership is a common goal, the investment strategies of the affluent reveal a more nuanced picture. Analysis of wealth tiers shows real estate plays a varying, and often shrinking, role as net worth climbs into the millions.
CIBC reaffirms its Outperform rating on Thomson Reuters (TRI) as the information giant accelerates its strategic push into AI-driven compliance and legal tools, launching new products in the US and UK markets.
A combination of deep political polarization, economic pressures, and a growing brain drain is challenging Israel's viability as a secure and prosperous state, according to experts within and outside the country.
T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) ranks among the most promising QQQ stocks according to hedge funds. On January 21, Benchmark reaffirmed its Buy rating on T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) with a $295 price target, classifying the telecom provider as a “2026 Benchmark Best Idea.” The firm remains confident that T-Mobile’s network strengths and potential for expanded […]
Investment firm Evercore ISI initiates coverage on AppLovin (APP) with an Outperform rating and an $835 price target, highlighting the mobile advertising platform's strategic expansion into e-commerce as a key growth driver.
Wells Fargo has upgraded Broadcom (AVGO) to Overweight and increased its price target to $430, pointing to the chipmaker's significant AI revenue trajectory and a robust software pipeline as key growth drivers through 2027.
Compass Point initiates coverage on Orchid Island Capital (ORC) with a Neutral rating, citing concerns that the REIT's high dividend payouts could constrain its per-share book value appreciation despite its current undervaluation.
B. Riley initiates coverage of Adamas Trust (ADAM) with a Buy rating and a $9 price target, citing the REIT's strategic portfolio pivot towards higher-quality Agency RMBS as a key driver for potential revaluation.
