Thermo Fisher Scientific posted strong Q4 results, surpassing revenue and profit forecasts, yet its stock fell as analysts probed underlying pressures in key markets and the sustainability of growth drivers.
Silgan Holdings surpassed revenue and profit expectations in its fourth quarter, fueled by robust growth in its dispensing systems and the successful integration of recent acquisitions. The packaging giant forecasts stable margins for the coming year despite macroeconomic headwinds.
Lazard's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations, fueled by record advisory fees and robust asset growth. But the real story emerged during the analyst Q&A, revealing the strategic pressures and opportunities facing the storied financial firm.
Tractor Supply's Q4 earnings fell short of expectations, citing a mild storm season and cautious consumer spending. While management frames these issues as temporary, analysts probed deeper into the retailer's long-term strategy and resilience.
Kemper Corporation's fourth-quarter results fell sharply below analyst forecasts, driven by severe headwinds in its auto insurance segment. The company outlines a strategic restructuring focused on rate approvals, geographic diversification, and cost discipline to navigate regulatory challenges.
Despite reporting a 25.7% year-over-year sales increase, Xerox's fourth-quarter results fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending its stock lower. Management pointed to tariffs, rising costs, and IT segment challenges as key headwinds, while analysts probed the sustainability of growth from recent acquisitions.
Beyond its role in payments, XRP's underlying technology is positioning itself at the forefront of a multi-billion dollar financial revolution: the tokenization of real-world assets. Analysts point to 2026 as a potential inflection point for adoption and value.
Diamond Hill Capital's latest investor letter reveals its Small Cap Strategy outperformed the Russell 2000 in Q4 2025, with Triumph Financial (TFIN) highlighted as a key driver. The report underscores a focus on resilient businesses amid ongoing market volatility.
An Indian teacher's decades-long mission to establish hundreds of community learning centers and inspire through vibrant street art in underserved neighborhoods has been honored with the prestigious Global Teacher Prize in Dubai.
Rouble Nagi, founder of an art foundation that has established over 800 learning centers and educational murals across India's underserved communities, received the prestigious Global Teacher Prize in Dubai.
A bipartisan bill in Congress aims to restore $160 million in federal funding to Brand USA, the nation's tourism promoter, seeking to capitalize on major upcoming events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics to boost inbound travel and hotel demand.
New long-term data for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's UX111 gene therapy shows promise in halting cognitive decline in Sanfilippo syndrome type A, coinciding with a key FDA resubmission. While the development marks a significant scientific advance, it unfolds against a backdrop of persistent financial pressures for the company.
Despite a decade of closures, major banks are reinvesting in branches—not as transaction centers, but as data-driven advisory hubs. Advanced analytics is key to personalizing service, improving profitability, and serving community needs in an increasingly digital world.
Shareholders of Atmos Energy (NYSE: ATO) have delivered a strong vote of confidence, approving all eight proposals at the annual meeting. The sweeping approvals include the election of the full board, ratification of the auditor, and key governance amendments, signaling smooth sailing for the natural gas utility's leadership and strategic direction.
Consumer finance provider Regional Management (NYSE: RM) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, fueled by portfolio expansion and improved credit metrics. The company's leadership outlined an ambitious 2026 roadmap centered on branch network growth, a strategic push into auto-secured lending, and sustained tech investment.
Siemens Healthineers reported a resilient start to fiscal 2026, with strong performance in its imaging and precision therapy divisions offsetting a significant downturn in its diagnostics business in China, prompting a strategic reassessment of its operations in the key Asian market.
As surging data center demand electrifies the traditionally steady utility sector, NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy emerge as key infrastructure players with compelling total return prospects.
As the S&P 500 hovers near record highs, a confluence of factors—stretched valuations, the economic impact of tariffs, and the uncertainty of midterm elections—points to heightened volatility and potential downturns in 2026, historical analysis suggests.
Eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January, slipping below the European Central Bank's 2% target for the first time since late 2024. The surprise drop, driven by plunging energy costs, intensifies the debate on the timing of potential interest rate cuts.
Healthcare distribution giant McKesson reported robust fiscal third-quarter results, with double-digit growth in revenue and earnings. The company raised its full-year guidance, citing strength in its oncology services and the booming distribution of GLP-1 medications.
