SMX and A*STAR partner to build a national plastic traceability system using molecular tagging and blockchain technology, aiming to increase recycling and reduce incineration in Singapore.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Waste management company Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025 as sales rose 4.6% year on year to $4.24 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $16.71 billion at the midpoint came in 0.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.77 per share was 0.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Trump’s plan to cover weight loss drugs under Medicaid programs and Medicare Part D plans to could be a major tailwind for LLY and NVO, despite tarrif threats.
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy,
and the industry is currently lagging as its six-month return of 3% has trailed the S&P 500’s 5.4% gain.
Shares of waste management company Republic Services (NYSE:RSG)
fell 4.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported mixed second-quarter results that included a revenue miss and the disclosure of new labor disruptions.
Waste management company Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025 as sales rose 4.6% year on year to $4.24 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $16.71 billion at the midpoint came in 0.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.77 per share was 0.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Risk appetite took a breather Tuesday, with major U.S. stock indices retreating modestly from record highs as investors braced for a pivotal stretch of earnings and macro events.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning.
Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
