China Life Insurance announces governance changes and a major investment partnership, highlighting a strategic pivot towards long-term, related-party investments amidst evolving regulatory landscapes in Asia's insurance sector.
As the Bank of Canada holds rates steady, speculative capital is sifting through junior resource stocks. We examine three micro-caps—a driller, an explorer, and an oil hopeful—navigating unique challenges and opportunities in early 2026.
Alphabet's stock surge, driven by its successful integration of AI, has investors weighing whether its current valuation still offers a compelling entry point for long-term growth.
American Express reported a 10.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $17.57 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, yet missed Wall Street's sales expectations. Earnings per share of $3.53 met analyst consensus estimates.
In its Q4 2025 letter, David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital revealed a new position in Antero Resources (AR), signaling a strategic move into the natural gas sector. The hedge fund's portfolio returned 8.5% for the quarter, outpacing the S&P 500.
In a landmark deal, AstraZeneca has licensed a suite of next-generation weight-loss drugs from China's CSPC, aiming to challenge the dominance of Lilly and Novo Nordisk with longer-acting monthly injectables.
Barclays has initiated coverage on Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) with an 'Equal Weight' rating and a $153 price target, citing strong fundamentals but suggesting the market has already priced in its near-term growth trajectory, particularly from AI data center demand.
Goldman Sachs downgrades iHeartMedia to Sell, warning that shifting audio consumption and ad trends threaten growth, even as the company's TikTok partnership aims to capture younger audiences.
Shares of NCR Voyix (VYX) saw a modest uptick this week, yet the broader picture remains challenging. With a significant decline over the past year and a net loss reported on substantial revenue, investors are questioning if the current valuation gap represents a genuine opportunity or a reflection of deeper issues.
Kosmos Energy's recent debt tender offer and high-yield bond issuance signal a bold move to restructure its balance sheet. While extending maturities, the strategy comes with significantly higher interest costs, raising questions about the long-term financial trade-offs for the oil and gas explorer.
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) trades near $100.59, presenting a potential valuation disconnect. Our analysis suggests the stock may be significantly undervalued based on discounted cash flow and P/E metrics, even as short-term performance lags behind sector peers.
Following a rupture in their longstanding security alliance, French President Emmanuel Macron and Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno have agreed to reset bilateral relations, placing future cooperation squarely in the economic and developmental sphere.
The incoming Dutch government, led by Prime Minister-designate Rob Jetten, has unveiled its policy agenda, pledging continued military and financial support for Ukraine and a commitment to enshrine higher NATO defense spending targets into law.
While major indices tread water ahead of key earnings, a segment of the market continues to buzz with activity. We examine three micro-cap companies—Hongli Group, Royalty Management, and CreateAI—whose financial profiles and strategic moves are capturing attention from investors willing to navigate the high-risk, high-reward penny stock arena.
Mizuho Securities raised its rating on Applied Materials (AMAT) to Outperform, with a $370 price target, forecasting accelerated growth in global wafer fab equipment spending driven by major chipmakers' capital expenditure plans.
AEW UK REIT plc (LON:AEWU) is overwhelmingly owned by institutional investors, a sign of significant confidence but also concentrated influence. We examine the ownership structure and what it means for the £170m property trust.
The long-term strategic partnership will leverage IQVIA's data-as-a-service platform to unify and streamline commercial data across 59 countries, aiming to accelerate product launches and enhance decision-making for the pharmaceutical giant.
Despite reporting a 22% surge in Q4 2025 net income to $4.1 billion, global payments giant Mastercard is cutting approximately 1,400 jobs as part of a strategic review, highlighting the complex balance between growth and operational efficiency in the fintech sector.
Preliminary Eurostat data reveals Spain and Portugal grew at more than double the eurozone average in Q4 2025, driven by resilient domestic demand and strategic advantages, while the broader bloc's recovery remains uneven.
South Africa has ordered Israel's chargé d'affaires to leave the country within 72 hours, citing "unacceptable violations" of diplomatic protocol and a direct challenge to its sovereignty, further straining relations already tense over the ICJ genocide case.
