British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai Friday with over 50 business leaders, aiming to deepen UK-China commercial ties. The visit, the first by a UK premier in eight years, comes against a backdrop of renewed US skepticism over Western engagement with Beijing.
A new industry report reveals Latham & Watkins advised on a record $370bn in tech, media, and telecom deals last year, narrowly edging out rivals in a highly competitive legal advisory market.
Amidst market volatility, Coca-Cola (KO) stands out with its formidable brand moat and a 63-year dividend growth streak, offering investors a blend of stability and reliable income.
Corebridge Financial (CRBG) has launched a novel index annuity linked to the Invesco New Economy Index, offering exposure to tech themes and Bitcoin. The move comes as analysts debate whether the company's current share price fully reflects its growth potential amid mixed recent performance.
The Horatio Alger Award bestowed upon ResMed founder Dr. Peter Farrell underscores the company's decades-long leadership in sleep and respiratory care, bringing its financial performance and competitive strategy into sharper focus for investors.
Cisco Systems has inked a major 15-year virtual power purchase agreement for solar energy in Poland, a move that extends its environmental commitments into one of Europe's more fossil-fuel-dependent grids and underscores its long-term capital allocation strategy beyond core tech.
Blue Owl Capital faces a wave of securities class actions alleging disclosure failures around liquidity and redemptions, casting a shadow over its robust alternative asset management platform. As legal pressures mount, the market weighs solid analyst backing against growing governance concerns, setting the stage for a pivotal earnings report.
Unity Software's new in-app web store integration with Coda could empower developers to bypass traditional marketplace fees, potentially altering the company's revenue streams and addressing its persistent valuation gap amid volatile stock performance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific reported a strong finish to 2025, with Q4 results exceeding expectations. While navigating currency volatility and tariffs, the life sciences giant highlighted growth in core biopharma sectors, strategic acquisitions like Clario, and a solid 2026 outlook.
Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) reported robust Q4 2025 results, driven by exceptional commercial HVAC demand and a record $7.8 billion backlog. While proactive inventory adjustments pressured residential margins, executives project 12-14% adjusted EPS growth for 2026, fueled by strategic acquisitions and sustained commercial strength.
While Morgan Stanley maintains an Overweight rating on PDD Holdings, the firm has removed the e-commerce giant from its Top Picks list, citing heightened regulatory scrutiny and a slower-than-expected consumer recovery in China.
A quirk in the UK tax system means those earning between £100,000 and £125,140 face an effective 60% marginal tax rate, while also losing crucial childcare benefits. We examine the growing trap and the financial planning strategies to navigate it.
Robert Half International reports a pivotal return to sequential revenue growth in Q4 2025, signaling a potential turning point after a prolonged slump. However, the staffing giant continues to grapple with significant year-over-year declines, highlighting an uneven recovery path for the broader professional labor market.
A sharp downturn in Bitcoin triggered a massive $1.7 billion liquidation event over 24 hours, with leveraged long positions bearing the brunt of the sell-off as market sentiment shifted.
Shares of FMC Corporation have surged over 13% in the past month, sparking debate among investors. While the short-term bounce offers relief, it contrasts sharply with a punishing 70% decline over the past year. Analysts and investors are now weighing whether the current valuation gap represents a genuine opportunity or a reflection of deep-seated challenges.
As platforms like Kalshi gain regulatory traction, major online brokerages are making strategic moves into prediction markets. We analyze what this emerging trend could mean for Webull, Robinhood, and Interactive Brokers.
Gold prices have surged past $5,500, driven by geopolitical tensions and fiscal fears. Yet, analysts caution that its reputation as a stable store of value may be overstated, pointing to inherent volatility and shifting market dynamics.
Altria Group reported adjusted earnings growth and robust shareholder returns for 2025, even as it grapples with a rapidly transforming nicotine market dominated by illicit flavored vapes and intense competition in oral tobacco.
Despite a challenging price environment, Murphy Oil (MUR) reported strong operational execution for 2025 and laid out a capital plan focused on funding key international and offshore projects. While near-term production is set to dip, CEO Eric Hambly highlighted a transformative discovery in Vietnam and strategic portfolio expansion as pillars for future growth.
National Fuel Gas (NFG) reported robust first-quarter earnings, driven by a 29% surge in upstream EBITDA. Executives highlighted progress on pipeline expansions, strategic hedging against volatile gas prices, and the planned acquisition of CenterPoint's Ohio utility, while reaffirming full-year guidance.
