Altria Group (MO) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue, driven by its core tobacco brands and oral nicotine products, but saw its shares fall as profit margins contracted sharply. The company is betting on a national rollout of its ON! Plus pouches and manufacturing upgrades to fuel its smoke-free future.
DXC Technology met Q4 revenue targets with stable sales of $3.19B and an earnings surprise, but cautious guidance and stagnant organic growth highlight the challenges of its strategic transformation toward AI-native services.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announces a massive $3.5 billion investment in a new Pennsylvania manufacturing facility, aiming to scale up production of its blockbuster weight-loss therapies like retatrutide amid soaring global demand.
Analyses from multiple artificial intelligence models project divergent paths for Ethereum, Solana, and XRP by 2026, highlighting varying risk-reward profiles based on technological adoption, regulatory landscapes, and market structure.
Nasdaq Inc. reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, fueled by surging revenue from its technology solutions division and strategic AI initiatives, even as the company navigates a tighter margin environment.
ManpowerGroup surpassed revenue forecasts in Q4 2025, reporting a 7.1% year-over-year increase to $4.71 billion. However, earnings fell short of expectations, highlighting the ongoing pressure on profitability even as demand shows signs of firming.
The healthcare sector has surged 17.4% in six months, outpacing the S&P 500. While demographic trends fuel long-term growth, regulatory hurdles and valuation concerns demand selective investing. We analyze one company built for decades of returns and two where investors should tread carefully.
The financial services sector, a traditional engine of economic growth, is underperforming the S&P 500 amid economic uncertainty. We examine three specific stocks—Invesco, Enova International, and Sixth Street Specialty Lending—that investors may want to approach with heightened caution.
The banking sector has surged 12.5% in six months, outpacing the broader market. Yet, beneath the headline gains, selectivity is key. We analyze one bank with a unique value proposition poised for sustainable growth and flag two others where the risk-reward appears less compelling for investors.
While market gains have been concentrated in a handful of tech giants, a select group of companies across semiconductors, beauty, and banking have delivered consistent, triple-digit returns by mastering the fundamentals of growth, margins, and capital efficiency.
While lofty price targets can signal opportunity, a closer look reveals that not all consensus forecasts are created equal. We examine one company poised to deliver and two where investor caution may be warranted.
Israel announces a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt this Sunday, permitting the movement of people under strict security protocols for the first time since its capture in May 2024.
Secretary-General António Guterres warns the United Nations could exhaust its regular budget cash by July, citing chronic non-payment of dues by member states and a "Kafkaesque" financial cycle that threatens its core operations.
Senator Lindsey Graham has stalled a bipartisan funding deal to avert a shutdown, demanding the restoration of a controversial provision allowing lawmakers to sue the Justice Department for damages—a move critics decry as a self-serving scheme.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the organization faces a severe liquidity crisis, with funds for its regular operations potentially running dry by July. The crisis is exacerbated by billions in unpaid dues, primarily from the United States.
Lyft's stock has experienced significant volatility, with recent gains failing to offset broader declines. As the company pushes its autonomous driving and European expansion narrative, investors are left weighing its premium valuation against a challenging competitive landscape and uncertain path to sustained profitability.
As Appen announces a key governance change, its surging share price collides with deep long-term losses, forcing a hard look at whether this AI data play is a turnaround story or a value trap.
The parent company of numerous restaurant chains will be removed from the Nasdaq exchange on February 4, transitioning to high-risk over-the-counter trading after failing to meet listing requirements.
The ASX-listed miner's heavily discounted rights issue aims to shore up its balance sheet after a period of steep losses, but analysts are divided on whether the fresh capital marks a new beginning or merely delays deeper challenges.
CNBC's Jim Cramer suggests Intel shares could surge significantly, as the chipmaker's strategic overhaul and analyst upgrades fuel investor optimism amid a 140% yearly gain.
