OGN completes JADA System divestiture to Laborie for up to $465M, bolstering its balance sheet and backing debt reduction to fund women's health growth.

MA's Q4 earnings soar past estimates as cross-border volumes, GDV and value-added services drive strong top-line growth.

Microsoft Corp. NASDAQ: MSFT was one of the first “Magnificent 7” stocks to report earnings this season. Despite beating on the top and bottom lines, concerns about the return on investment from Microsoft's robust capital expenditures (CapEx) plans have sent the stock plummeting.

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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s latest quarterly earnings drew a mixed reaction from analysts, as strong revenue growth driven by Azure and artificial intelligence was tempered by concerns over heavy capital spending and the pace at which AI investments are translating into earnings growth. The company reported December-quarter revenue of $81.27 billion, beating Wall Street estimates of $80.28 billion, while earnings per share also topped expectations.

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AU expands via the Augusta deal and brownfields investment, aiming to extend the mine life and lift output as spending rises at Geita.

VIRT posts a strong Q4 as market-making revenues surge, lifting adjusted EPS to $1.85 and net trading income to $613.4M.

FRAF posts strong earnings growth on higher net interest income and loan expansion, though shares have trailed the broader market over the past month.

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Amazon and Walmart are battling on two of the largest, most habitual spending categories in the U.S. economy: grocery and healthcare. The two largest retailers in the U.S. are rethinking the role of physical presence in an era defined by logistics, data and services.

AMP shares jump in pre-market trading after Q4 earnings beat estimates, with adjusted EPS up 16% y/y as revenues, and record AUM and AUA climb.

WM fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and revenue miss estimates despite y/y growth in both metrics, with a mixed segment performance and upbeat cash flow results.

Shares are at record highs even as analysts trim profit forecasts, putting pressure on Exxon to show how it will deliver long-term growth.