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Apple
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3 hours ago

While Big Tech Spends $725 Billion Building AI, Apple Is Letting Them. And That May Be the Smartest Move in Tech

Apple's strong cash flow and disciplined shareholder returns position it favorably amidst Big Tech's AI spending race.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

These 3 AI Stocks Under $50 Are Repurchasing Shares

Stock buybacks are gaining attention as companies like Agora and C3.ai implement repurchase programs to enhance shareholder value.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

ICE reports record revenue and net income of $1.4B in Q1 2026

ICE reported its strongest quarter ever, with significant revenue growth across multiple segments despite macroeconomic challenges.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
3 weeks ago

T-Mobile (TMUS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

Postpaid phone net additions reached 903,000 in Q4, marking industry leadership and strong customer engagement.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

High-Yield Dividend Aristocrat Franklin Resources Just Paid Investors: Here's What They Got

Franklin Resources maintains a consistent dividend increase, with a current yield of approximately 5.3% backed by $1.68 trillion in assets under management.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Halliburton's $42 Price Target From BMO Signals More Runway After a Monster 2026

Halliburton's stock has risen significantly, with a recent price target increase to $42, driven by strong international revenue and shareholder returns.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Williams-Sonoma's Dividend Raised for the 20th Straight Year: Is It Safe?

Williams-Sonoma increased its quarterly dividend 15% to $0.76 per share, marking 20 consecutive years of increases with a 1.7% yield supported by strong free cash flow and zero debt.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Wall Street Is Quietly Pricing In $100 Oil, And These Two Energy Giants Are the Biggest Winners

ExxonMobil and Chevron are positioned for oil prices significantly higher than current $71 levels, evidenced by massive capital expenditures, shareholder returns, and institutional buying that signal expectations of $100+ oil environments.
fromThe Motley Fool
2 months ago

Wiley (WLY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

AI revenue -- $42,000,000 year to date, ahead of last year's $40,000,000, with company guidance of $45,000,000-$50,000,000 for the full year. Research publishing output -- Submissions increased 26%, article output up 11%, and revenue up 4% excluding AI, outpacing the broader market.
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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Zillow authorizes $1.25B stock buyback

Zillow Group authorized an additional $1.25 billion share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its strategy and financial strength while maintaining investment in its housing platform.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

IAG unveils 1.5bn share buyback after record profits at British Airways owner

Market dynamics are compelling, long-term demand growth in our core markets and constrained supply in a consolidating industry. IAG said market conditions remained supportive, citing long-term demand growth across its core transatlantic and European markets, combined with constrained aircraft supply as manufacturers struggle with delivery delays.
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Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

HSBC staff share $3.9bn bonus pot as profits top forecasts

HSBC distributed its largest bonus pool in 14 years at $3.9bn despite a 7.4% profit decline, while accelerating cost-cutting and strategic restructuring focused on Asia.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Caterpillar, Honeywell, and Chevron Lead the Dow Jones in 2026

Caterpillar, Honeywell, and Chevron outperformed the Dow in 2026 with double-digit gains driven by record earnings, restructuring, and energy-market resilience.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Why Smart Money Is Piling Into COP After Earnings Miss: The Marathon Deal Just Changed Everything

ConocoPhillips reported disappointing fourth-quarter results on February 5, 2026, missing both earnings and revenue estimates as lower oil prices overshadowed production gains from the Marathon Oil acquisition. The Houston-based energy producer posted adjusted EPS of $1.02, falling short of the $1.12 consensus estimate by 9%. Revenue of $14.19 billion also missed expectations of $14.34 billion. Net income tumbled to $1.44 billion from $2.30 billion in the year-ago quarter, a 37.3% decline driven primarily by weaker commodity prices.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Lloyds to return 3.1bn to investors as profits surge past forecasts

Lloyds Banking Group is handing more than £3.1 billion back to shareholders after delivering stronger-than-expected annual profits, underlining the financial firepower of Britain's biggest domestic lender. The FTSE 100 bank reported full-year pre-tax profits of £6.66 billion, up 12 per cent on 2024 and comfortably ahead of the £6.38 billion forecast by City analysts. The performance was supported by lower-than-expected bad loan provisions and growing income from non-lending activities.
UK news
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Down 7% After Earnings

Royal Caribbean's Q3 profit surged 44% to $1.6 billion with strong demand and rising yields despite a $30 million revenue shortfall and weather disruptions.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

Mondelez Sinks 6% After Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know

Record-high cocoa inflation sharply compressed Mondelez's margins, causing earnings decline and a revenue miss that drove a meaningful share-price drop.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Are two CEOs better than one? We debate it.

Co-CEO structures can improve shareholder returns when roles, chemistry, and clear boundaries exist, but they risk accountability and coordination problems without defined leadership.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Spotify and Comcast are the latest to announce co-CEOs. It's a model that can backfire - or pay off big.

The percentage of companies led by co-CEOs hasn't changed much over the past five years, data firm Equilar found. It hovers around 1.2% of the Russell 3000 index, a broad measure of the US stock market. Yet more companies could adopt this structure, even temporarily, as forces like AI create a dizzying pace of change for leaders and prompt companies to rethink operations.
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