Macau Property Market Outlook 2025: Price Declines, Growing Transactions, and Rental Recovery Trends

Macau's property market outlook for 2025 reveals a continued decline in residential property prices by up to 5%, driven by an oversupply and cautious investor sentiment amid high-interest rates and economic uncertainty. Despite falling prices,…

“Is the AI Boom Losing Steam? Understanding the Recent Sell-Off in Tech Stocks”

The recent sell-off in major tech and AI stocks reflects growing investor concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom. Following a sharp decline in the tech-heavy Nasdaq, leading companies like Nvidia, Palantir, AMD, and…

Walmart Q2 2025 Earnings: 4.8% Revenue Growth Driven by 21% Surge in eCommerce and Shifting Consumer Trends

Walmart's Q2 2025 earnings reveal a 4.8% increase in consolidated revenue, reaching $169.3 billion, driven by a remarkable 21% surge in global eCommerce sales. This growth is supported by gains in operating income, which rose…

Lowe’s Q2 2025 Earnings Beat Expectations Amid Flat Revenue and Consumer Caution, with Optimistic Outlook for Year-End

Lowe’s Q2 2025 earnings surpassed expectations with adjusted diluted EPS rising 5.6% to $4.33 despite flat revenue of $24 billion, reflecting strong operational efficiency and resilience amid cautious consumer spending. The company’s strategic acquisitions of…

James Hardie Stock Plummets 35% Amidst US Housing Market Slowdown and Integration Challenges

James Hardie’s stock has plunged sharply, falling over 35% amid a significant slowdown in the US housing market and ongoing challenges integrating its recent acquisition. The company reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results that missed revenue,…

Trump Administration Launches Federal Review to Challenge State Laws Restricting Interstate Commerce and Consumer Choice

The Trump Administration has launched a comprehensive federal review to identify and challenge state laws that negatively impact interstate commerce and the national economy. This initiative, led by the Justice Department and the National Economic…

Target Q2 2025 Earnings: Revenue Beats Expectations While Earnings Decline Highlight Margin Challenges and Digital Growth

Target's Q2 2025 earnings report reveals mixed results, with revenue surpassing expectations at $25.2 billion despite a 0.9% year-over-year decline, driven by strong digital sales growth of 4.3% and a 14.2% increase in non-merchandise revenue.…

Target’s Future Under Michael Fiddelke: Leadership Transition, Challenges, and Strategic Vision for 2026 and Beyond

Target is entering a new era with Michael Fiddelke stepping in as CEO starting February 2026, succeeding Brian Cornell. As a longtime executive with over 20 years at the company, Fiddelke brings deep operational and…