Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) soared to a record high Friday, driven by analyst optimism over its critical role in powering AI data centers with advanced laser technology.
Boeing's Wichita-based engineering union has overwhelmingly approved a new labor agreement, securing substantial pay raises and improved benefits for approximately 1,600 technical staff, many recently transitioned from Spirit AeroSystems.
Elon Musk reframes Tesla ownership as a potential income source, proposing an 'Airbnb-for-cars' model where private vehicles join an autonomous ride-hailing fleet, offsetting ownership costs.
Robinhood Markets is navigating a transformative phase, reportedly in talks to manage a potential federal 'Trump account' program for minors while simultaneously expanding into tokenized equities and prediction markets. This strategic shift raises critical questions about its regulatory footprint, business model evolution, and long-term valuation.
Dentsply Sirona faces mounting pressure as declining sales and poor capital returns challenge its recovery narrative. With shares down sharply over multiple years, investors question management's strategy in a competitive dental market.
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in January, official data shows, reversing a brief December expansion and underscoring persistent domestic demand challenges despite robust exports.
Despite an 11.8% rally in 2026, BigBear.ai faces a pivotal shareholder vote that could dictate its acquisition-fueled growth strategy and test investor confidence.
Facing a significant stock decline and a challenging Medicare Advantage outlook, UnitedHealth Group announces leadership changes and a 'Back to Basics' operational reset, aiming to stabilize its core business amid shifting market dynamics.
Defense giant Lockheed Martin secures a pivotal seven-year agreement to dramatically ramp up production of key missile defense systems while launching a new venture aimed at combating wildfires, signaling a dual-track strategy of reinforcing core government business and diversifying into civilian applications.
In a significant strategic shift, Hut 8 Corp. is decommissioning a key mining site and redirecting capital toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, signaling a move to diversify beyond volatile cryptocurrency markets.
In a significant move to bolster its healthcare services and retain staff, Walmart is creating thousands of new leadership positions and raising wages for pharmacy technicians across its U.S. stores.
Buoyed by all-time high revenue, Stifel Financial announces a dividend increase and a 3-for-2 stock split, signaling confidence after a period of robust advisor growth and institutional business recovery.
Intuit expands its ecosystem with a dual-pronged strategy, launching a career development program for accounting students while integrating Checkr's background check services directly into its payroll and enterprise platforms, aiming to solidify its role from talent cultivation to HR operations.
Extreme Networks reports Q2 revenue of $317.9M and net income of $7.9M, while launching an AI-integrated partner initiative aimed at streamlining sales and driving higher-margin software revenue.
Boeing reports a surge in orders and finalizes its Spirit AeroSystems buyout, aiming to solidify its supply chain. However, ongoing production challenges and regulatory scrutiny cast a shadow over its ambitious ramp-up plans.
As crude prices spike on Middle East tensions, fears of reignited inflation and subsequent Fed action cast a shadow over risk assets, with Bitcoin failing to capitalize on its perceived 'safe-haven' narrative.
Standex International's fiscal Q2 results showcase robust organic growth and record order intake, driven by a multi-year strategic pivot towards new product innovation and high-growth markets like grid infrastructure and defense.
Verizon shares surged nearly 12% after quarterly results and guidance exceeded expectations, highlighting robust subscriber gains and a massive new share repurchase program aimed at rewarding investors.
Once a high-flying cloud communications leader, Five9 now trades at distressed valuations. With new leadership, activist investors circling, and a deep enterprise footprint, bulls see a prime candidate for a strategic rerating or acquisition.
Despite a new U.S. framework for involvement, extracting Greenland's rare earth metals is hampered by Arctic extremes, local political opposition, and strained transatlantic ties.
