Shin Kong Life Insurance and Taishin Life Insurance, both part of TS Financial Holdings, have formally merged as of January 1, 2026. The combined entity will operate under the Shin Kong Life name, with assets exceeding T$4tn and a projected contractual service margin above T$250bn. Leadership appointments include Paul Wei as chairman, Hung Shih-chi as vice-chairman, and Huang Min-yi as president.
The S&P 500 gained 16% in 2025, marking its third consecutive year with at least a 15% increase. In a historically pricey market, AT&T, The Trade Desk, and NextEra Energy are highlighted as potential investments for 2026.
Warren Buffett has detailed his estate plan, advising trustees to invest 90% in low-cost S&P 500 index funds and 10% in short-term government bonds, while cautioning average investors against stock picking.
Gold and silver hit record highs Tuesday morning amid safe-haven concerns, while corn, soybeans, and wheat markets fell. A new tariff threat on countries trading with Iran raised questions about soybean imports from China.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has sold more stock than it bought for three years as the S&P 500's valuation rose. His past advice warns against following bullish sentiment, which is currently high. Experts link President Trump's tariffs to economic headwinds.
A 62-year-old with $890,000 in a 401(k), $115,000 in a Roth IRA, and Social Security eligibility can generate sufficient income for retirement, with options varying based on claiming age and investment strategy.
BlackRock's survey reveals investors are moving AI investments from big tech to energy and infrastructure providers, with only 7% seeing AI as a bubble.
Defensive stocks rise as US-Venezuela tensions escalate, with gold showing strength and US indices mixed after a weak NFP report. Traders anticipate steady interest rates.
Russian crude oil exports to China rose 23% in December, while exports to India fell 29%, according to CREA. LNG exports to Europe surged, with France and Spain increasing purchases.
Südzucker posted weaker nine-month earnings but saw Q3 improvement, with the sugar segment recording a significant loss. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance and highlighted pressure from falling prices, high stocks, and new trade agreements.
Experts warn that choosing the wrong IRA can lead to long-term financial losses due to fees and limited options. They advise selecting established firms and avoiding accounts with high fees or poor flexibility.
TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow lowered Procter & Gamble's price target to $150 on January 8, 2026, citing muted growth projections. The same day, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with P&G over Crest children's toothpaste packaging, requiring accurate fluoride depictions for five years.
TD Cowen lowered its price target for Colgate-Palmolive to $86 on Jan 8, 2026, while Piper Sandler raised its target to $88 on Jan 7, with both firms commenting on the company's 2026 prospects.
Piper Sandler cut e.l.f. Beauty's price target to $85 on Dec 22, 2025, while TD Cowen reported improved weekly sales on Jan 6, 2026. The stock rose 13.38% YTD by Jan 9, 2026, with the company anticipating over $50 million in annual costs from U.S. import taxes.
Eli Lilly, Intuitive Surgical, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals report significant revenue growth driven by weight loss drugs, robotic surgery systems, and cystic fibrosis treatments.