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Latest reporting and analysis by Dr. Sydney Kertzmann.
Stride Inc. (LRN) receives positive analyst ratings with a median price target of $106.75, offering 55% upside. Morgan Stanley's Greg Parrish lowered his target but still sees over 35% potential.
PNC Financial Services reported $7 billion net income for 2025 and $2 billion for Q4, closed its First Bank acquisition, and provided 2026 guidance including 8% loan growth and increased buybacks.
SmartKem entered a 12-month proof-of-concept agreement with a global consumer electronics company to develop curved wearable devices using its OTFT technology. The company also recently developed the world's first all-organic-transistor biometric sensor.
Automotive telematics, using connected sensors and real-time data, is reshaping vehicle design, safety, and fleet operations, with companies reporting significant cost savings.
Laughing Water Capital released its Q4 2025 investor letter, detailing fund performance and commentary on holding NextNav Inc., which closed at $14.93 per share on January 15, 2026.
Chelsea Fagan discusses eight often-overlooked aspects of building wealth, emphasizing major expenses over minor ones, resisting lifestyle inflation, and the importance of income growth and long-term investing.
Saks Global, parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, securing $1.75 billion in financing and appointing a new CEO. The company faces vendor disputes and sparse shelves after its debt-fueled Neiman Marcus merger.
WuXi AppTec's co-CEO presented 2025 financials at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, citing growth from its CRDMO model and late-stage projects. Revenue reached 45.5bn yuan, with a backlog over 55bn yuan.
David Kimball, chairman and CEO of Prosper, comments on personal loan advantages and drawbacks, noting they are not a one-size-fits-all solution.