Advocate Health, the nation's third-largest nonprofit health system, is investing over $800 million in enhanced compensation and benefits for its 165,000+ employees, raising its minimum wage and expanding tuition aid, mental health support, and paid volunteer time.
A scheduled increase in the taxable wage base for Social Security will impact earnings up to $184,500 next year, altering tax liabilities for higher earners and potentially widening the retirement savings gap for millions.
A new breed of online platforms is enabling speculation on housing market trends without the need to buy property, drawing both intrigued investors and sharp regulatory criticism.
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.
Yong Rong (HK) Asset Management Ltd. has taken a significant concentrated position in XPeng Inc., signaling strong conviction in the smart EV maker's recovery and long-term prospects within China's competitive automotive market.
Canada Post and its union have finalized the text of a new five-year contract, paving the way for a ratification vote. The deal includes wage hikes and weekend parcel delivery but leaves out key management demands for operational flexibility.
With rising demand, grid investments, and volatile fuel costs, electricity prices are outpacing wage growth, squeezing not just low-income but now middle-class households. Policy interventions face long lead times, leaving little hope for near-term bill relief.
Germany's inflation rate ticked higher at the start of 2025, driven by rising food costs and persistent service price increases, even as energy prices provided some relief.
NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC) reported strong fiscal second-quarter results, with record revenue and expanding profitability. The company highlighted the sustained momentum of its high-margin recurring service model and announced a dividend increase.
Investment firm CapWealth Advisors has significantly increased its stake in telecom provider Lumen Technologies, signaling confidence amid the company's strategic pivot towards enterprise and AI infrastructure.
In a significant vote of confidence for Latin America's premier shale play, investment firm PING Capital Management has substantially increased its holding in Argentina-focused Vista Energy, underscoring a strategic focus on operational execution over mere commodity price speculation.
Cotton markets opened the week under renewed pressure, with prices falling for a second consecutive session. The decline comes as export commitments lag significantly behind historical averages and managed money traders increase their bearish bets.
Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank marks a pivotal turnaround, with major federal penalties lifted and its transformation under Scharf's leadership cited as justification for the raise.
Tyson Foods reported a 6.2% increase in Q1 2026 sales to $14.3 billion, driven by robust demand for protein. While the Chicken and Prepared Foods segments showed strength, the company is restructuring its Beef operations, closing one plant and scaling back another, to align with a constrained cattle supply outlook.
Aptiv reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $5.2 billion, a 3% increase, as the automotive technology leader prepares to spin off its Electrical Distribution Systems business as the independent company Versagen on April 1, 2026.
Shoppers are bracing for another wave of price increases as new import taxes take effect, targeting a range of everyday items from spirits to seafood. Experts warn the hikes will squeeze household budgets and force tough choices at the supermarket.
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH), a key player in electronic connectors, received concurrent price target increases from Seaport Research and Citi. While analysts highlight growth potential, the stock's post-earnings dip underscores a cautious market stance toward the company's traditionally conservative guidance.
MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX), once a high-flying fintech darling, has seen its share price erode by nearly 70% over five years. As the bond trading platform grapples with shifting market dynamics and increased competition, investors are left debating whether the current valuation presents a rare buying opportunity or signals deeper structural challenges.
Twist Bioscience kicks off fiscal 2026 with robust growth, reporting a 17% year-over-year revenue increase to $103.7 million. The company credits its semiconductor-based DNA synthesis platform and surging demand from AI-enabled drug discovery programs as key drivers, while reiterating its path to adjusted EBITDA breakeven within the year.
Goldman Sachs Group (GS) has approved a significant dividend increase and projects a robust earnings outlook for Corporate America, fueling debate over whether its strong share price momentum has outpaced its fundamental valuation.
