Palantir Technologies' stock has risen sharply due to strong demand for its AI-driven software, with recent quarterly revenue growth exceeding double digits. However, investors express concerns over high valuations.
President Trump's 2025 tax bill expands HSA eligibility to Bronze and catastrophic health plans, potentially adding 3 million new accounts starting January 2026.
Costco trades at a P/E ratio of 50, far above rivals like Amazon and Walmart, despite moderate earnings growth, leading analysts to advise caution for new investors.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO Amanda Lacaze will retire after over a decade, with the board searching for a successor. She led the company's turnaround, increasing market value from A$400 million to nearly A$15 billion.
KatRisk, a catastrophe risk modelling specialist, has acquired Symfos, a UK software company. The deal integrates KatRisk's analytics with Symfos' Orchestra platform to streamline risk data use for insurers.
MGI Worldwide expands into West Africa by welcoming Ivory Coast-based accounting firm CE2C, led by Oura Kondro, to its network of over 8,800 professionals.
Altria and Realty Income are noted for their high dividend yields and consistent growth. Altria increased its dividend last year, while Realty Income has raised its dividend 133 times since listing.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said at a San Francisco conference that the company is preparing for a consumer obesity drug market similar to Viagra's 1998 launch, with plans for 10 phase 3 studies this year.
Albemarle expects a strong rebound in 2026 as lithium prices recover. The company has implemented cost cuts and divestitures to support growth, while increased exposure to spot prices raises both risk and potential reward.
Libya launched its first oil exploration bid round in over 17 years, while Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, and Syria are advancing new drilling and pipeline projects. Syria is reopening for energy investment after sanctions eased.
Chinese authorities have instructed domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software from about a dozen US and Israeli firms due to national security concerns, sources say.
Nexperia's European managers and Chinese owner Wingtech meet in Amsterdam court over control fight, with judges to decide on mismanagement probe. The dispute has disrupted chip supply for carmakers.
US stock futures remained flat Wednesday as investors awaited major bank earnings and a Supreme Court decision on tariffs, following a session that pulled indexes from record highs.
Norway's Energy Ministry has awarded 57 production licenses to 19 companies in the APA 2025 round, with licenses distributed across the North, Norwegian, and Barents Seas.
Money market funds hit a record $7.8 trillion in assets, but strategists warn yields will drop as the Fed cuts rates, with forecasts showing declines through 2026.