A baseless rumor about a potential Osaic-Cetera merger, which spread rapidly through advisor networks, has highlighted the intense pressures and sometimes questionable tactics in today's financial advisor recruiting landscape.
Panera Bread confirms a second major data security incident in two years, while Krispy Kreme agrees to a $1.6 million settlement over a 2024 breach, as the foodservice industry grapples with escalating cyber threats and consumer lawsuits.
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol strengthens its executive team with two co-directors, while Arc'teryx creates a chief brand officer role, highlighting a strategic focus on traceability and consumer experience in a competitive market.
After a November dip, Texas's upstream oil and gas sector added 2,000 jobs in December, contributing to the state's record-breaking employment figures and underscoring the industry's pivotal role in the Texan economy and tax base.
Tradeweb Markets launches integrated multi-asset package trading for USD-denominated swaps, aiming to streamline complex institutional workflows and deepen its foothold in the competitive electronic fixed income arena.
The Walt Disney Company announces plans for its first theme park in the Middle East—a full-scale resort in Abu Dhabi—alongside a key executive appointment aimed at refining long-term corporate strategy and investor relations.
Siemens AG is doubling down on its digital transformation, channeling investments into battery storage, AI-driven industrial solutions, and data analytics while continuing a substantial share repurchase program. This analysis examines whether these strategic moves can translate into sustainable shareholder value amid a complex financial landscape.
Analyst coverage initiated with an 'Overweight' rating and a $413 price target points to a transformed contractor poised to capitalize on data center demand, grid modernization, and reshoring trends.
InterDigital (NASDAQ: IDCC) has laid out an ambitious financial roadmap for fiscal year 2026, forecasting revenues up to $775 million. The outlook is supported by a newly inked licensing agreement with LG Electronics and a key smartphone renewal, signaling strong momentum in its patent portfolio.
Investment firm Needham & Company has reiterated its Buy rating and $21 price target for TeraWulf (WULF), citing the company's strategic shift from Bitcoin mining to high-performance computing and AI infrastructure as a core growth catalyst.
Analyst Quinn Bolton of Needham maintains a Buy rating on D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), highlighting the company's strengthened competitive position after its acquisition of Quantum Circuits, which creates the world's only dual-platform quantum computing firm.
B. Riley analyst Craig Ellis has upgraded Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', maintaining a $35 price target. The upgrade follows the company's announcement of an $8.4 million order to supply a 108-qubit quantum computer to India's premier R&D agency, C-DAC, providing clearer visibility into its 2026 commercial trajectory.
Nebius Group secures a pivotal government contract to operate Israel's national AI supercomputer, boosting its credibility and positioning it at the heart of the country's tech ecosystem, as analysts eye its growth potential.
Future Proof Brands, maker of the popular ready-to-drink brand BeatBox, is laying off over 150 employees at its headquarters. The move comes weeks after announcing a $490 million majority stake acquisition by Anheuser-Busch, signaling corporate restructuring ahead of the deal's expected close in early 2026.
After the COVID-19 windfall subsided, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla is steering the pharmaceutical giant into a high-stakes, $23 billion pivot to cancer research. Facing a looming patent cliff and plummeting vaccine revenue, Bourla is betting on scientific innovation to secure the company's future—and redefine cancer treatment.
Wix.com Ltd. has launched a major share repurchase program as its stock trades near multi-year lows. While analysts have trimmed price targets, many maintain bullish ratings, citing significant upside potential and a more resilient outlook for SaaS companies in the face of AI disruption.
Despite posting no revenue, Voltaic Strategic Resources (ASX:VSR) has seen its share price skyrocket 300% in the past year. We analyze whether its cash reserves can fuel further growth or if a reckoning is on the horizon.
Despite a bruising year, XRP's legal clarity, banking ambitions, and technical upgrades position it as a speculative recovery play for investors eyeing the next market cycle.
Live cattle futures gained ground Friday, supported by steady cash trade, while feeder cattle contracts faced significant pressure. Market attention turns to the upcoming USDA Cattle Inventory report, expected to show a slight decline in total herd numbers.
While the healthcare sector has significantly outperformed the broader market, surging 17.4% in six months, not all companies are positioned to thrive. Intense competition and shifting market dynamics pose risks for some established players. We examine three stocks where investors may want to exercise caution.
