From a tearful plea for a missing mother to policy reversals and media layoffs, here are the key developments shaping the national conversation this morning.
Haemonetics (NYSE: HAE) reported quarterly earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, sending its stock sharply higher. While revenue saw a slight year-over-year decline, strong profit margins and disciplined cost management fueled investor optimism.
Amidst a market frenzy where distinguishing sustainable growth from fleeting trends is challenging, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) emerges not merely as an AI beneficiary but as the foundational engine powering the entire digital age.
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Everest Medicines enters an exclusive licensing agreement with Micot, aiming to bolster its renal portfolio with a promising dual-targeting therapy for secondary hyperparathyroidism currently in Phase III trials.
New data from the British Film Institute reveals the U.K.'s production sector hit a historic high last year, with total expenditure reaching £6.8 billion. The surge was powered by major inward investments like new adaptations of 'Wuthering Heights' and The Beatles, though concerns linger over the domestic independent sector's share.
The Timken Company capped off 2025 with robust fourth-quarter performance, surpassing earnings expectations. While navigating persistent trade and tariff uncertainties, management outlined a strategic push for higher profitability and organic growth in 2026, backed by an expanded enterprise-wide efficiency initiative.
The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) reported a powerful finish to 2025, driven by exceptional underwriting results and favorable weather. With a full-year combined ratio of 91.6% and a 27% surge in book value per share, management signals disciplined expansion into targeted markets while navigating competitive pressures.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan asserts Ankara is actively working to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran, as disputes over Iran's missile program threaten to derail diplomatic efforts and raise fears of a broader regional conflict.
A Russian ship captain has been handed a six-year prison sentence in London for gross negligence after his container vessel struck an anchored U.S. tanker off the British coast last year, resulting in the death of a Filipino crew member.
Uber capped off a strong 2025 with accelerating user growth and record cash generation, while outlining an aggressive push into autonomous vehicle partnerships and a seamless CFO transition as key pillars for its next phase of durable growth.
Sony Group reported record third-quarter sales and operating income, driven by robust performance in its gaming and image sensor divisions. The company raised its full-year forecast and expanded its share buyback program, signaling confidence in its strategic pivot towards software monetization and high-margin components.
The beauty giant met revenue and beat profit estimates for its fiscal second quarter, yet a conservative full-year forecast triggered a sharp sell-off, highlighting investor concerns over its growth trajectory.
Investment bank UBS declares lithium is entering a new era of sustained high prices, driven by a structural supply-demand mismatch. The bank sharply upgrades forecasts, citing accelerating electric vehicle adoption and a seismic shift in China's energy storage policy.
The Cigna Group reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, driven by higher customer spending. However, its full-year sales projection fell slightly short of Wall Street estimates, highlighting the competitive pressures and cost challenges facing the health insurance giant.
Financial services firm Stifel issues a stark forecast for Bitcoin, suggesting a potential decline to $38,000 based on historical crash patterns and a shifting dynamic with the U.S. dollar, framed through an unusual cinematic analogy.
The Walt Disney Company has unveiled a sweeping leadership overhaul, formally dividing its top strategic priorities between its powerhouse Parks business and its challenged Content divisions. Josh D'Amaro will ascend to CEO in 2026, while Dana Walden assumes a new, powerful creative president role, setting the stage for the post-Iger era.
USA Rare Earth (USAR) has seen its stock price soar 87.6% over the past year, fueled by geopolitical shifts and supply chain concerns. But with a recent pullback and a sky-high P/B ratio, investors are questioning if the current valuation of $23.53 per share is sustainable or already reflects peak optimism.
Chinese EV maker XPeng debuts its upgraded P7+ sedan across 36 countries, including a prominent showcase at the Brussels Motor Show, as it aggressively expands its European footprint. This overseas offensive unfolds against a backdrop of softening demand in its home market, where January deliveries saw a significant decline.
