Kevin Smith

Fifteen Years at Apple's Helm: Taking Stock of Tim Cook's Tenure

Tim Cook's fifteen-year tenure at the head of Apple has been, in every respect, a genuine success.

September 07, 2026 at 03:05 am EDT

Last lap for Exmar, ahead of a probable forthcoming delisting

As a company that is over 200 years old, the Belgian shipowner specializing in gas shipping and floating regasification infrastructure recently posted strong interim results.

September 04, 2026 at 08:28 am EDT

Measured Progress, but Real Gains at Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret has just posted solid H1 results, although that has not stopped the market from greeting them with caution.

September 03, 2026 at 10:41 am EDT

Uber: Jefferies still a buyer after layoffs announced

September 03, 2026 at 09:26 am EDT

KKR strengthens its global platform within its Credit & Markets business

September 02, 2026 at 10:01 am EDT

Momentum Still Running Strong for Vita Coco

For now, the coconut water pioneer on store shelves keeps proving critics wrong and defying gloomy forecasts.

September 02, 2026 at 06:06 am EDT

Can Peloton pull off a comeback?

The fashionable-brand sector is ruthless, as Deckers and Shein shareholders are painfully learning right now.

September 02, 2026 at 04:45 am EDT

Shein goes public at a decidedly depressed valuation multiple

In Hong Kong, the Chinese fast-fashion pioneer has gotten off to a hesitant start on the stock market so far.

September 01, 2026 at 07:57 am EDT

Deckers Marked Down by the Stock Market - Despite UGG and HOKA Success

Has the owner of the hugely popular footwear brands, each accounting for half of revenue, run out of steam?

September 01, 2026 at 07:56 am EDT

DHL boosts its presence in Latin America

September 01, 2026 at 04:38 am EDT

What Vanguard's Acquisition of Altruist Reveals

The $4 billion deal confirms asset managers' growing determination to secure a strategic foothold in the distribution of their funds.

September 01, 2026 at 03:52 am EDT

FTC Accuses Amazon of Overcharging Advertisers

The US Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against Amazon, accusing the company of "secretly and systematically" overcharging advertisers using its platform. Backed by the attorneys general of 22 states, the complaint says more than $20bn may have been collected through hidden surcharges. The practices in question are said to date back to a 2019 change to the ad auction system.

September 01, 2026 at 03:51 am EDT

Restless activist fund Elliott takes a stake in Air Liquide

Activist fund Elliott Management has taken a stake in Air Liquide and has begun talks with the group, according to the Financial Times. The market is wondering what changes it might demand.

September 01, 2026 at 03:47 am EDT

September Looks Trickier for Wall Street, Citadel Securities Says

After a summer buoyed by earnings, investors' return and falling volatility, Citadel Securities says the risk-reward profile for US equities is temporarily becoming less attractive.

September 01, 2026 at 03:46 am EDT

Promising results for Bristol Myers in cardiomyopathy

At the 2026 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress, the drugmaker presented new long-term data on its cardiac myosin inhibitor, Camzyos.

September 01, 2026 at 03:39 am EDT

Gunsmith Heckler & Koch remains a stockmarket curiosity

The Financial Times reported this morning that German firearms maker Heckler & Koch has entered the running to supply the British Army with its new assault rifle.

August 31, 2026 at 09:38 am EDT

Samsung Biologics Launches Bid for PolyPeptide at CHF 44.31 per share

Samsung Biologics has published the prospectus for its public tender offer for PolyPeptide, valuing the company at about CHF 1.46bn. The Swiss company's board of directors recommends the deal, which is backed by its largest shareholder.

August 31, 2026 at 03:29 am EDT

They wanted to copy Strategy… they lost $80bn

Everyone wanted to become the next Strategy. The problem is that in 2026, the bitcoin printing press turned into a value-burning machine.

August 31, 2026 at 03:04 am EDT

Diesel: why are prices surging while oil stays contained?

Diesel prices have tightened sharply in recent weeks even as crude oil remains relatively contained, a divergence that may seem counterintuitive but is largely explained by far greater strain on global refining capacity than on crude supply.

August 31, 2026 at 02:35 am EDT

This week's earnings calendar: Broadcom and Dell to keep the AI momentum alive

Welcome to the weekly earnings calendar for listed companies from August 31 to September 4, 2026. Key releases this week include results from Palo Alto Networks, Dell Technologies, Broadcom, Vivendi, and Fast Retailing.

August 31, 2026 at 02:35 am EDT

Wall Street Little Affected by Warsh Speech

After giving up a bit of ground in the wake of Kevin Warsh's speech, US indexes are now edging higher. The S&P 500 is up 0.4%, while the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq are gaining 0.2%.

August 28, 2026 at 02:37 pm EDT