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Oil Billionaire Clan Branches Out With Real Estate, Diamonds, Fashion Investments

The Perrodo family, behind European oil giant Perenco, is diversifying its portfolio with investments in real estate, diamonds, and clothing. The family office, BNF Capital, and property developer, Kronos, are leading the diversification efforts. Perwyn Advisors, the family's private equity arm, has invested in businesses such as the European Sperm Bank and online travel agent Cruiseline.

Netflix Maintains Lead in Streaming Wars, Plans Ad-Driven Growth

Netflix Surges with Record Growth, Ad-Tier Revenue Expected to Rise in 2026 as Streaming Wars Intensify

Lockheed Martin Profit Forecast Misses Estimates as F-35 Rollouts Delay

Lockheed Martin forecasts 2025 profit below expectations, shares fall 4%. The defense giant faces delays in upgrading the F-35, cautious outlook due to global tensions.

Small Business Owners Can Thrive Under Trump, Former Biden Adviser Says

Despite political uncertainty, Jonathan Lovitz, former Biden adviser, says small business owners can thrive by accessing local and state support, building connections, and leveraging the strength of the LGBTQ+ community.

Chartbook: Market Regime Shift in 2025

The fourth edition of Yahoo Finance's Chartbook provides an in-depth analysis of the current economic and market landscape, exploring key trends and insights from leading experts in finance, economics, and market strategy. It covers topics such as the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, the impact of tariffs and the Trump administration on the economy and markets, the dynamics of the ongoing bull market, and the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing economic cycle. The Chartbook highlights how the rise in US 10-year Treasury yields, along with the heightened uncertainty surrounding trade policy and fiscal imbalances, has led to a reassessment of market risks. It also examines how the tech sector's dominance in the S&P 500 has widened the valuation gap between the US and its European counterparts. Additionally, the Chartbook discusses the importance of labor market dynamics, corporate earnings growth, and the potential impact of a prolonged bull market on future returns. It also explores the role of technology in driving the real economy and the implications of fiscal policy on markets and the Federal budget deficit. Overall, this Chartbook provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the key factors shaping the financial markets and the broader economy, helping investors and market participants navigate the complex and evolving landscape.

US Tax Burden: Lower Taxes, More Trade-Offs

Americans pay less in taxes than those in most other advanced economies, but this comes with trade-offs. The US relies on state and local taxes for social programs, and has a smaller safety net than European countries with higher taxes.

CommVault Systems Delivers Strong Q4 Numbers, Full-Year Outlook Exceeds Expectations

Commvault Systems (CVLT) surpasses expectations in Q4 with strong revenue growth, positive guidance, and improved profitability. Analyze the financial highlights and key takeaways from the earnings report to determine if now is the right time to invest.

Polaris Q4 profit beats Wall Street estimates

Polaris Inc. (PII) reports better-than-expected Q4 net income of $10.6 million ($0.19 per share) on revenue of $1.76 billion.

Royal Caribbean Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) reported better-than-expected Q4 earnings, with adjusted EPS of $1.63 beating estimates by $0.13 and revenue of $3.76 billion. Full-year profit reached $2.88 billion, with revenue of $16.48 billion. For the current quarter, the company anticipates EPS between $2.43 and $2.53 and full-year earnings between $14.35 and $14.65 per share.

Kimberly-Clark Q4 earnings top Wall Street forecasts

Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) reported fourth-quarter profit of $447 million. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.50 per share. Revenue was $4.93 billion.