While tech stocks soared on AI optimism in Q4 2025, Diamond Hill's Large Cap Fund took a contrarian stance, adding healthcare company Solventum to its portfolio. The fund's managers express caution on overheated AI valuations and highlight cash-generative businesses as key opportunities.
PayPal Holdings faces a double dose of analyst pessimism, with Rothschild Redburn downgrading the stock to Sell and Morgan Stanley cutting its price target, citing fierce competition from tech giants and slow adoption of its new checkout system.
The number of British homes valued at over £1 million has fallen by nearly 10% since 2022, new data reveals, though select commuter towns are seeing a surge in high-value sales as the return-to-office shift reshapes housing priorities.
CNBC's Jim Cramer pushes back against recent skepticism surrounding Amazon, arguing the market is overlooking the tech giant's fundamental resilience and diversified growth engines.
As freezing temperatures grip the nation, federal regulators and consumer advocates are sounding the alarm on a predictable wave of scams. Fraudsters are exploiting the weather, posing as utility companies to pressure victims into immediate payments.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is launching a major recruitment drive for cryptocurrency and traditional finance experts to train its AI models. This strategic push coincides with the company's impending $1 trillion merger with SpaceX, signaling a deeper integration of Musk's tech and financial ambitions.
Under new CEO Michael Leiters, Porsche is reconsidering its plan to launch electric versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman. Soaring development costs, softer EV demand, and strategic realignments have forced a high-stakes reassessment of the brand's electrification roadmap.
As it celebrates 100 years, Lufthansa announces a major fleet expansion and comprehensive service upgrades aimed at improving passenger experience and operational efficiency, following recent struggles with punctuality.
While speculative 'story stocks' dominate headlines, Swiss manufacturing group Mikron Holding (VTX:MIKN) presents a case study in sustained profitability. With EPS growing at 26% annually over three years and significant insider ownership, the firm offers a contrast to loss-making ventures. Yet, flat revenue and EBIT margins prompt questions about its long-term growth trajectory.
Stani Kulechov, founder of the decentralized finance giant Aave, has purchased a £22 million Victorian mansion in one of London's most exclusive neighborhoods. The deal, one of the year's most significant residential transactions, highlights both the enduring appeal of prime London real estate and the shifting fortunes of its luxury market.
As freezing temperatures grip much of the nation, federal regulators and consumer advocates are sounding the alarm on a predictable spike in sophisticated scams targeting utility customers. Experts urge vigilance and verification before any payment.
Germany's beer market suffered its sharpest annual decline on record last year, with total sales plummeting 6% to 7.8 billion litres. The historic drop extends a decade-long slump, driven by weak consumer sentiment and soaring costs, though non-alcoholic options show a glimmer of growth.
While upselling and cross-selling are proven sales boosters, experts warn that clumsy execution is eroding consumer trust and fueling regret. The key to success lies in aligning offers with customer intent, not just revenue targets.
As the landmark New START nuclear arms treaty is set to expire, senior Russian diplomat Sergei Ryabkov asserts Moscow will not be drawn into a new arms race, while highlighting the advanced modernization of its nuclear forces.
Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been summoned for questioning in Paris, as French cybercrime units search the platform's local offices. The probe focuses on content algorithms, data practices, and the controversial 'Grok' AI's ability to generate non-consensual explicit imagery.
Despite plunging to multi-year lows, Litecoin is seeing sustained demand from payment gateways, privacy features, and long-term accumulation, suggesting a potential foundation for recovery amid a brutal market.
Despite the nomination of a Fed chair seen as more dovish, structural factors and market complexities mean prospective homebuyers should not expect a dramatic drop in borrowing costs this year.
With the New START treaty set to expire, a senior Russian diplomat states Moscow is prepared for a world without bilateral nuclear arms limits, raising global concerns over a potential new arms race and the erosion of decades of strategic stability.
German retail sales grew 2.7% in real terms in 2025, driven primarily by online channels, though momentum slowed significantly in the second half of the year. Industry forecasts for 2026 remain cautious amid persistent consumer headwinds.
Market volatility can test even seasoned investors. We analyze two stocks with high beta that may offer substantial long-term rewards for those who can handle the swings, and flag one popular name where the risk may outweigh the potential.
