Major U.S. brokers and custodians are considering charging distribution fees to ETF managers, a potential multi-billion dollar shift in the $13.5 trillion market, as the long-running price war on trading commissions squeezes their revenues.
Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN) reported stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 earnings, driven by robust client inflows into its core funds and a surging ETF platform, signaling a successful expansion beyond its traditional fixed-income strengths.
Investment giant T. Rowe Price has entered the competitive thematic ETF arena with the launch of the T. Rowe Price Innovation Leaders ETF (TNXT). The actively managed fund seeks exposure to companies driving transformation across technology, healthcare, and financial services.
Germany's largest lender reports net profit of €6.12 billion for 2024, its strongest result since the global financial crisis, as a robust performance in fixed-income and currency trading offsets broader market challenges.
Two major analysts have trimmed price targets for Bank of America following its Q4 earnings, citing revised provision estimates and a pause in share repurchases, even as the bank beat profit expectations.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, driven by lower expenses and credit provisions. However, a miss in investment banking revenue triggered a sell-off, highlighting investor focus on future growth drivers amid a mixed economic outlook.
State Street Corporation (STT) reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by a 7% year-over-year revenue increase and robust growth in its core servicing fees. The financial giant also highlighted a significant expansion of its ETF platform throughout 2025.
The French wine group, home to labels like Lanson and Philipponnat, saw revenue fall nearly 9% in 2025, underperforming a declining Champagne market as economic pressures and promotional battles squeeze margins.
In a near-unanimous vote, TC Transcontinental shareholders have cleared the path for the sale of its packaging division to U.S.-based ProAmpac, a major consolidation in the flexible packaging industry set to conclude in early 2026.
Despite respectable revenue growth, shareholders in the payment solutions provider have seen their investment erode by 87% over half a decade, highlighting the perils of holding onto underperforming stocks.
While the broader real estate market has rallied, investors in Armada Hoffler Properties (NYSE: AHH) have seen their holdings decline sharply over a three-year period, with total shareholder returns lagging far behind market averages. We examine the fundamentals behind the underperformance.
A landmark shift in bankruptcy policy has dramatically improved success rates for student loan borrowers seeking discharge. Despite its efficacy, experts warn that a critical lack of awareness and lingering skepticism among attorneys is preventing a debt-laden generation from accessing this vital lifeline.
Restaurant Brands International finalizes its joint venture with CPE, securing fresh capital and local expertise to fuel an ambitious plan to grow Burger King's footprint in China to over 4,000 restaurants by 2035.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, fueled by a significant surge in wireless subscriber additions. The telecom giant also provided an optimistic outlook for 2026, forecasting earnings growth and robust cash flow.
RBC Capital has trimmed its price target for EOG Resources, citing a more conservative long-term view on oil prices. The adjustment reflects lowered 2026 WTI forecasts and impacts the shale producer's earnings and cash flow projections.
Despite recent market turbulence triggered by Medicare Advantage rate announcements, Bernstein reaffirms its confidence in UnitedHealth Group with a $405 price target, even as another major firm adopts a more cautious stance.
Ameriprise Financial reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $10.83 per share, comfortably beating analyst forecasts, driven by robust growth in client assets and disciplined expense management. Revenue also exceeded expectations, climbing 10% year-over-year.
A new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll commissioned by Stagwell reveals deep public dissatisfaction with U.S. immigration enforcement and strong support for policy reforms. The findings highlight the strategic importance of high-profile research to Stagwell's business model and investor narrative as the stock seeks firmer footing.
Dover Corporation concludes a massive $1.04 billion share repurchase while projecting measured growth for 2026, signaling a firm commitment to shareholder returns amidst ongoing earnings volatility. We analyze what this disciplined capital strategy means for investors.
Unusually high options activity signals investor focus on Match Group's upcoming earnings, as improving Tinder metrics clash with long-term share price declines and rising competition in the dating app space.
