A strategic report warns that recent tariff hikes could significantly increase clothing costs for American shoppers unless brands rapidly diversify production to a network of partner nations.
A four-advisor team managing $1 billion in client assets has left Merrill Lynch to join Raymond James' employee channel, underscoring the intensifying competition for top wealth management talent.
While market darlings come and go, a select group of companies achieves sustained outperformance through a powerful trifecta: rising sales, expanding profitability, and efficient capital use. We examine three such names that have delivered triple-digit returns over the past five years.
Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE: BEN) posted a robust fourth-quarter performance, with revenue soaring 38.3% year-over-year to $2.33 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.70, significantly exceeding analyst forecasts. The results were driven by positive net inflows across public and private markets.
For the first time in nearly a decade, Miami boasts more homes listed above $1 million than New York, underscoring a profound and sustained reorientation of luxury real estate demand toward Sun Belt markets.
Despite CEO Satya Nadella touting strong adoption of Copilot AI assistants, Microsoft's stock dipped as investors express unease over massive capital expenditures and growth concerns in core Azure and 365 businesses.
The Australian chemicals company SciDev (ASX:SDV) is showing early signs of a financial transformation, with its return on capital employed turning positive after years of losses. While its current returns still lag the industry average, a significant increase in capital deployment suggests the firm is aggressively reinvesting for growth.
New data reveals tariffs imposed on key materials like steel and aluminum pushed nonresidential construction costs up 3.2% in 2025, with economists warning of continued pressure and broader impacts on equipment prices in the year ahead.
The global container shipping giant Ocean Network Express reported a net loss for its third fiscal quarter, citing soft demand and declining freight rates, particularly on key Asia-U.S. and Asia-Europe routes. The carrier anticipates a gradual recovery in the coming months.
Despite a trimmed price target from B. Riley, WhiteFiber Inc. (WYFI) secures a pivotal 10-year colocation agreement expected to generate $865 million, spotlighting its role in the expanding AI infrastructure sector.
SunPower has completed its inaugural installation of high-efficiency Monolith solar panels from REC Silicon in California's Santa Cruz, with local installer Cobalt Power Systems reporting immediate sell-out of initial inventory. The move comes amid surging demand from tech-savvy homeowners and follows SunPower's recent quarterly revenue growth.
Michigan's Attorney General has formally demanded the return of state funds from Gotion Inc., a Chinese battery manufacturer, following the collapse of its planned $2.4 billion facility. The move highlights growing tensions over foreign investment in U.S. strategic industries.
Amid escalating tensions and a U.S. military buildup in the Gulf, Iran's foreign minister has declared the country's missile capabilities 'non-negotiable,' setting the stage for a precarious diplomatic standoff.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the United Nations is at risk of running out of cash by July, citing a deepening funding crisis exacerbated by withheld U.S. contributions and systemic budgetary pressures.
A trove of documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice includes emails from Jeffrey Epstein making lurid, unsubstantiated allegations about Bill Gates, while also detailing his interactions with other prominent individuals.
Polish cybersecurity authorities have attributed a wave of disruptive cyberattacks in late December to a hacking group linked to Russia's FSB, marking a potential escalation in tactics against energy and heating infrastructure during a severe winter storm.
Analyst sell ratings are rare on Wall Street, making them noteworthy when they appear. We examine one such case where pessimism may have gone too far, creating a potential opportunity, alongside two stocks where the cautious outlook appears justified.
The third-quarter earnings season reveals a tale of two strategies in the property services sector. While Opendoor stumbles amid a major strategic shift, peers like Howard Hughes Holdings post surprising strength, highlighting the industry's uneven adaptation to a higher-rate environment.
Despite near-term headwinds in its Nutrition segment, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) maintains a bullish long-term outlook with solid organic sales growth projected for 2026, even as major analysts adjust their price targets following Q4 results.
Driven by falling costs and strong incentives, heavy manufacturing is increasingly turning to on-site solar power. This shift is transforming large factory roofs from passive structures into strategic assets for cutting energy bills and emissions.
