$EL

Global moisturizing cream market projected to grow from $14.07B to $24.54B by 2035 at 5.72% CAGR, driven by natural products demand and skincare awareness.

Trump's Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh faces scrutiny over $192-226M wealth and $100M+ in undisclosed crypto, AI holdings, raising conflict-of-interest questions.

$EL faces rising import costs and weakening consumer demand amid competitive cosmetics market pressures, raising questions about valuation and recovery timing.

Major M&A wave underway: Estée Lauder considers $40B Puig merger, KKR acquires Nothing Bundt Cakes, Amazon buys Fauna Robotics amid strategic consolidation across sectors.

Global dry shampoo market projected to reach $5.37B by 2030 at 4.3% CAGR, driven by convenience demand and e-commerce expansion.

Estée Lauder shares fell 7.72% to $79.29 after announcing preliminary merger discussions with Spanish luxury giant Puig Brands. No final decision made; deal pending regulatory approval.

Estée Lauder acquiring remaining stake in Indian luxury Ayurveda brand Forest Essentials, expected to close H2 2026, completing 18-year partnership.

Kenvue shares rose 2.55% after beating Q4 earnings estimates with $0.27 EPS versus expected $0.22, prompting analyst upgrades ahead of its planned merger with Kimberly-Clark.