Elon Musk forecasts China's electricity generation will outpace the United States by a factor of three within the next few years, citing the nation's breakneck expansion in solar and grid infrastructure as a pivotal shift in global energy leadership.
A prominent economist forecasts that Kevin Warsh, if appointed as Fed Chair, could implement a rapid series of interest rate cuts totaling 100 basis points this year, a move that would defy current market expectations and likely weaken the U.S. dollar.
PayPal Holdings Inc. delivered a disappointing fourth-quarter earnings report and a profit forecast for 2026 that fell short of analyst expectations, sending its shares tumbling. The payments giant cited a pullback in U.S. consumer spending and a slowdown in its core branded checkout business. In a major leadership shift, the company announced HP Inc.'s Enrique Lores will take over as President and CEO effective March 1.
Merck & Co. projected 2026 revenue below Wall Street expectations, citing a steeper-than-anticipated impact from patent expirations on key drugs like Januvia. The forecast overshadowed a strong Q4 performance driven by its blockbuster cancer therapy, Keytruda.
A winter storm has exposed a glaring inconsistency in New York City's sidewalk snow removal policy, where the city mandates private property owners to clear walkways under threat of fines but does not hold its own agencies to the same standard, leaving many public pathways hazardous.
CarGurus executives signal strategic investment push at a recent conference, forecasting a margin dip for 2026 to fuel long-term growth, leaving Wall Street analysts divided on the stock's near-term trajectory.
RF chipmaker Qorvo reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, driven by demand in its mobile and infrastructure segments. However, a subdued forecast for the current quarter, linked to anticipated seasonal softness from key customer Apple, has tempered investor enthusiasm.
Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ: BSRR) announced a dividend increase to $0.26 per share, marking a 4% rise from the previous quarter. The hike reflects the bank's sustained profitability and a conservative payout ratio, with analysts forecasting strong EPS growth to support future distributions.
RBC Capital maintains an Outperform rating on Invesco (IVZ) but has lowered its price target to $33, following the asset manager's mixed fourth-quarter earnings. The firm's long-term outlook remains positive, forecasting significant margin expansion driven by operating leverage.
Despite revenue meeting expectations, General Dynamics' stock fell nearly 5% after its annual report, with analysts slightly lowering EPS forecasts and flagging a projected growth slowdown against industry peers.
RBC Capital has trimmed its price target for EOG Resources, citing a more conservative long-term view on oil prices. The adjustment reflects lowered 2026 WTI forecasts and impacts the shale producer's earnings and cash flow projections.
Ameriprise Financial reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $10.83 per share, comfortably beating analyst forecasts, driven by robust growth in client assets and disciplined expense management. Revenue also exceeded expectations, climbing 10% year-over-year.
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.
UMB Financial's Q4 earnings surpassed revenue and profit forecasts, driven by robust commercial lending and the integration of Heartland Financial. While results were solid, the muted market reaction and analyst questions during the earnings call spotlighted key challenges ahead for the regional bank.
Palantir Technologies smashed fourth-quarter revenue expectations, reporting a 70% year-over-year surge to $1.41 billion, driven by accelerating demand for its AI platforms in the U.S. market. The company's bullish forecast for the coming quarter further signals its deepening integration into critical government and commercial operations.
China is poised for a landmark energy transition this year, with solar power capacity expected to overtake coal for the first time, according to industry forecasts. The shift underscores the nation's accelerating pivot towards renewables, which are projected to make up half of the total installed power capacity by year-end.
Despite a recent 10% share price decline, analysts point to Federal Signal's robust sales growth, accelerating revenue forecasts, and expanding profitability as reasons for investor optimism. We examine the fundamentals behind the industrial safety equipment maker's market divergence.
Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush reiterates an Outperform rating on Amazon, citing robust cloud growth and a positive setup for the upcoming quarterly report. The firm forecasts strong operating income and sees 2026 as a potential inflection year for AWS.
Amidst a cautiously optimistic European market, corporate insiders are placing their own capital behind select small-cap companies. We examine three firms where recent insider buying aligns with strong fundamentals and growth forecasts, offering a potential roadmap for value-seeking investors.
The Swiss-German residential real estate investor is projected to reach breakeven by late 2025, following years of substantial losses, as analysts forecast a sharp pivot to profitability.
