Key Takeaways Alibaba's quick commerce segment grew 12% year over year, led by Taobao Instant Commerce.Heavy spending drove a 14% drop in adjusted EBITDA and negative free cash flow for Alibaba.Alibaba aims to build scale and efficiency through Ele.me integration and supply chain leverage.Alibaba's (BABA) aggressive bet on quick commerce is emerging as one of its most ambitious initiatives. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the segment delivered 12% year-over-year revenue growth, fueled by the success of ...

Key Takeaways Welltower's shares have jumped 32.3% year to date, far outpacing the industry's 1.6% gain.Strong SHO growth, outpatient visit trends and strategic acquisitions bode well for the companyA $9.5B liquidity base and well-laddered debt maturities support Welltower's growth pipeline.Shares of Welltower (WELL) have gained 32.3% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the industry’s upside of 1.6%.Welltower owns a well-diversified portfolio of healthcare real estate assets in the key markets of the ...

Key Takeaways Zacks pegs WBD's third-quarter 2025 Studios revenue at $3.16B and Streaming at $2.74B, both up year over year.The separation into Warner Bros and Discovery Global aims to sharpen focus but may pressure near-term results.WBD's 67.7% rally and discounted valuation reflect progress in execution amid restructuring and competition.Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has experienced a remarkable 67.7% surge year to date, outperforming the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry and the Zacks Consumer ...

Key Takeaways Skyrizi and Rinvoq momentum has restored AbbVie's top-line growth after Humira's U.S. patent loss.Strong demand in IBD and new indications like UC and GCA are expected to lift Q3 performance.ABBV is diversifying with rising sales in neuroscience and oncology, driven by newer therapies.AbbVie (ABBV) remains a dominant force in the immunology space, powered by the continued uptake of its two blockbuster medications, Skyrizi and Rinvoq. The robust demand for both drugs has helped the company retu ...

Michael Nagle / Bloomberg via Getty Images Stocks are back to making dramatic moves after a long upward run. Key Takeaways The major U.S. stock indexes are back to making dramatic moves, with investors dealing with another round of trade-related uncertainty. One widely used volatility measure, the VIX, has jumped recently to its highest levels in months. But it's still well off April highs. Investors are getting a taste of volatility. We're not back where we were in April—but the increase is notabl ...

The stock market is proving to be quite volatile near all-time highs; and many high profile business leaders and investors have come out recently emphasizing the risk of a correction. The right move at this juncture isWith combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He has been a regular contributor on Seeking A ...

Manchester, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple, a certified B Corporation and global leader in guest WiFi solutions, has announced its ambitious vision to build the world's largest unified WiFi network. This initiative aims to transform public connectivity while addressing critical digital inclusion challenges. Purple B Corp The company will host an exclusive webinar on November 12th to unveil its groundbreaking approach that eliminates the universally disliked captive portal experience. This will cr ...

US stock markets are experiencing a renewed wave of volatility this Tuesday, October 14, 2025, as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China overshadow a robust start to the third-quarter earnings season. After a significant rebound on Monday, driven by a temporary easing of trade rhetoric, markets opened lower today, reflecting investor apprehension over Beijing's retaliatory measures. By midday, a mixed picture emerged, with major indexes attempting to pare some of their initial losses, ...

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Key Takeaways RewardPay launches the world's first tax pooling payment system with American Express integration.Businesses in New Zealand can pay taxes via RewardPay and earn Membership Rewards Points or Airpoints.The move strengthens AXP's B2B presence, boosting transaction volumes and commercial card usage.American Express Company (AXP) is making a significant move in the B2B fintech arena as RewardPay launches the world’s first tax pooling payment system designed to reward businesses. This innovative app ...