Amidst declining consumer confidence, extended warranties are aggressively marketed as financial safety nets. Yet, data and experts like Clark Howard reveal them as statistically poor bets for shoppers, advocating for self-insurance through savings instead.
Amazon is removing its biometric palm payment scanners from all Whole Foods stores by early June, citing limited customer use. The company will delete all stored customer data associated with the service.
Convenience store chain Spinx is deploying Tote AI's integrated platform across all locations, aiming to unify operations, enhance foodservice tech, and modernize point-of-sale systems for deeper data insights and future agility.
Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) has not only maintained but increased its dividend for 36 consecutive years, navigating economic cycles with a steady hand. Its latest quarterly results show growth across key fee and investment income lines, underscoring the durability of its business model.
The Walt Disney Company announces Josh D’Amaro, a 28-year veteran and architect of its parks expansion, as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing Bob Iger's storied and complex tenure to a close.
Mining giant BHP has entered a multi-year framework agreement with majority Indigenous-owned Nyapiri Macro Mining, securing a range of services for its Mt Goldsworthy site and marking a significant step in its engagement with Traditional Owner groups.
Bloom Energy's stock surged nearly 75% in January, propelled by a landmark agreement with American Electric Power and soaring demand from the data center sector.
Shares of Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) rallied following the announcement of a key acquisition, providing a bright spot in Baron Discovery Fund's Q4 2025 letter, which detailed a challenging year for its long-term growth strategy.
Amid a market often captivated by speculative tech stories, German defense specialist Hensoldt (ETR:HAG) presents a case for steady, profitable growth. With rising earnings, robust revenue, and a CEO compensation package notably below industry peers, the company is earning a spot on value-focused watchlists.
The Walt Disney Company has ended months of speculation by naming Josh D'Amaro, the architect behind its record-breaking parks business, as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective in March. The move solidifies a leadership transition plan as the media giant navigates a pivotal era.
Western Digital's board has authorized an additional $4 billion for stock repurchases, capitalizing on surging demand for its memory chips from the artificial intelligence sector. The announcement follows strong quarterly forecasts and extends a rally that has seen the company's shares more than triple in value over the past year.
Baron Discovery Fund's latest investor letter reveals a paradox: cybersecurity leader Varonis Systems posted strong fundamentals but saw its stock price decline sharply in Q4 2025, underscoring a market environment that currently penalizes long-term plays.
UBS raises its price target on the defense and aerospace giant following strong quarterly results, citing improving demand across its Gulfstream, Combat, and Marine units. However, below-consensus guidance and margin pressures keep the firm's rating at Neutral.
In its Q4 2025 letter, Baron Discovery Fund outlined its strategy and a new position in Casella Waste Systems (CWST), highlighting the waste management firm's resilience and growth in a challenging market for momentum-driven stocks.
A Cincinnati couple who secured a 2.75% mortgage in 2020 now find their 'dream home' ill-suited for their evolving life, embodying a nationwide dilemma as soaring rates create financial paralysis for would-be movers.
U.S. stock futures climbed Tuesday following a broad market rally, as investors shrugged off volatility in cryptocurrencies and commodities. Wall Street analysts issued a flurry of research calls on major companies, setting the tone for February trading.
Despite a year of mixed economic signals, Norfolk Southern announced its customers advanced over 60 major industrial projects in 2025, representing $7.7 billion in new investment for rail-served facilities and underscoring long-term confidence in strategic supply chain corridors.
Becton Dickinson (BD) sees its price target raised by Piper Sandler as the medtech giant prepares to overhaul its financial reporting structure and invests heavily in prefillable syringe production to meet booming demand for GLP-1 and biologic drugs.
Marzetti expands its flavor footprint with the strategic purchase of the fast-growing Japanese-American sauce brand Bachan's, aiming to capitalize on consumer demand for global and premium products.
Freshly released court files detail a $3 million investment in Coinbase's 2014 funding round linked to Jeffrey Epstein, adding another layer of complexity to the cryptocurrency industry's early financial history and its ties to controversial figures.
