ConnectOne Bancorp's board reaffirms its quarterly cash dividend, signaling stability amid a mixed earnings outlook and ongoing share issuance concerns for investors.
As Bitcoin extends its decline, falling 37% from last year's peak, a top strategist outlines a scenario where the cryptocurrency could face months of pressure and a steep drop to $40,000, citing dwindling liquidity and corporate selling risks.
A surge in U.S. factory activity to its highest level since 2022 contrasts sharply with a multi-month slump in cryptocurrency trading volumes, leaving analysts divided on whether macroeconomic strength can reignite the digital asset bull run.
A 13-year-old boy swam four kilometers through treacherous waters off Western Australia's coast to alert rescuers after his mother and two siblings were swept out to sea, in an act described by emergency crews as "superhuman."
Senior NATO naval commanders, gathered in Paris, warn that Russia continues to prioritize and fund its Northern Fleet's submarine capabilities, forcing a costly and complex Western response in the North Atlantic and Arctic.
The reopening of Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt, a key provision of the fragile ceasefire, has been mired by logistical delays and stringent security vetting. While hundreds of desperate Palestinians queue on both sides, the initial flow of medical evacuees and returnees falls drastically short of promised numbers, offering little respite for the territory's overwhelming humanitarian crisis.
Months after its Nasdaq debut, regional lender Central Bancompany secures a major new institutional investment, highlighting investor confidence in its fundamentals amid a complex rate environment.
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.
RBC Capital has increased its price target for Morgan Stanley to $207, following the firm's strong fourth-quarter results driven by its diversified business lines, particularly a record-setting Wealth Management division.
SEI Investments (SEIC) reported quarterly revenue and core earnings that topped analyst estimates, prompting Piper Sandler to raise its price target and citing continued sales momentum and potential for new client wins.
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.
Goldman Sachs sees its price target raised by two major analysts, with KBW lifting it to $1,000 and Bank of America to $1,100, citing robust performance in investment banking and trading divisions and a favorable regulatory shift.
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.
Investment giant BlackRock (BLK) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, highlighted by a 12% annualized organic base-fee growth. UBS responded by raising its price target, though maintains a Neutral stance on the stock.
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.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announces immediate commencement of the initial 6km segment of the 24km 'Dubai Loop', a high-speed underground transport system developed in partnership with Elon Musk's Boring Company, with an estimated total project cost of $681 million.
After more than 30 years in the U.S. market, sustainable packaging leader Eco-Products officially launches its full portfolio in the UK via a strategic partnership with its sister company Vegware, offering reusable, recyclable, and compostable solutions to foodservice businesses.
Despite robust revenue growth in 2025, Meta Platforms' stock underperformed the market. With a strategic pivot towards high-return AI investments and new advertising frontiers, analysts see the social media giant as attractively valued for a potential comeback this year.
The Series A funding, led by Nyca Partners, will fuel expansion of its AI 'co-worker' platform designed to automate back-office tasks for major chains like McDonald's and Little Caesars.
