Rockford tax professionals forecast the highest average refunds in two decades, driven by new federal deductions for overtime, tips, and child investment accounts, though Illinois residents will miss out on one key benefit.
Shares of Columbia Financial surged nearly 9% Monday, propelled by a robust quarterly earnings report and the announcement of a nearly $600 million deal to acquire Northfield Bancorp, a move set to create a New Jersey banking powerhouse.
As new leadership takes the helm, battery innovator Amprius Technologies is pivoting its high-energy-density silicon anode technology from niche aerospace applications toward the mass electric mobility market, backed by a new manufacturing strategy and surging revenue.
While its shares trade at a discount to U.S. rivals, analysts argue TotalEnergies' low-cost oil & gas assets and aggressive renewable energy buildout present a compelling investment case for the energy transition.
Laura Fernández of the Sovereign People's Party secures the presidency, vowing to extend outgoing leader Rodrigo Chaves's tough-on-crime policies as the nation grapples with escalating violence.
Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF), the world's largest Coca-Cola bottler, presents a compelling investment case. Despite facing currency headwinds, its dominant position in high-growth Latin American markets, fortress balance sheet, and strategic digital investments suggest significant upside potential for patient investors.
Havana acknowledges 'communications' with the Trump administration but stops short of confirming talks, as fuel shortages and U.S. pressure push the island toward a humanitarian brink.
Former President Donald Trump's attempt at stand-up comedy during the elite Alfalfa Club dinner was met with notable silence and scattered applause, highlighting a rare moment of disconnect with a room of powerful allies and underscoring the enduring tensions within Washington's political and financial elite.
A nationwide ICE operation over the weekend led to the arrest of undocumented immigrants with convictions for serious crimes including murder, sexual assault, and drug trafficking, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Cody Sales of Plattville was found guilty but mentally ill for the 2025 killings. A Kendall County judge imposed consecutive sentences for first-degree murder and aggravated animal cruelty, mandating psychiatric care during his incarceration.
Brussels-based clean transport group Transport & Environment warns that the European Commission's proposed easing of 2035 emissions targets may allow combustion-engine cars to make up half of new sales, marking a significant retreat from earlier climate ambitions.
A landmark all-stock merger between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy is set to create the nation's second-largest independent oil and gas producer, promising significant cost savings and enhanced shareholder returns in a consolidating energy market.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announce a strategic, all-stock merger to create a dominant multi-basin U.S. shale operator. The combined entity, centered on the prolific Delaware Basin, targets $1 billion in annual synergies and over $5 billion in shareholder returns, promising enhanced scale and capital efficiency.
With a key FDA decision on its non-nicotine therapy cytisinicline expected by mid-2026, Achieve Life Sciences (ACHV) is drawing bullish attention for its potential to address a massive unmet need in smoking cessation and tap into a newly opened market void.
DLocal Limited's third-quarter results reveal a payments platform hitting its stride, with total payment volume soaring 59% year-over-year to a record $10.4 billion. Strong performance in Latin America and strategic expansions underpin a compelling growth narrative for the emerging markets fintech.
Stride, Inc., a leading provider of K-12 online education, has seen its stock price pressured by temporary operational challenges. However, a closer look reveals a fundamentally sound business trading at a significant discount to its historical valuation, with a robust recurring revenue model and a substantial share buyback program underway.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the immediate rollout of body cameras for immigration enforcement officers in Minneapolis, a direct response to mounting pressure for accountability after two controversial fatal shootings. The program is slated for nationwide expansion pending funding.
Investment firm Kiker Wealth Management has significantly reduced its holdings in the Invesco PDBC ETF, part of a sweeping divestment that slashed its total assets from $198 million to just $3 million by year-end 2025.
An elderly Ohio man, ensnared in a phone scam, fatally shot an Uber driver he wrongly believed was part of the plot. The case highlights the deadly consequences of fraud and mistaken perception.
Exclusive BBC analysis reveals nearly half of accredited zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland have sounded financial alarms since 2022, forcing tough choices between conservation missions and economic reality.
