An analysis of Q4 earnings reveals a sector cautiously optimistic. While facing challenges from fintech and commercial real estate, regional banks like Camden National Bank posted solid results, with the tracked group beating revenue estimates by 1.4% on average.
In a significant move for corporate oversight, Regions Financial has overhauled its bylaws, granting shareholders enhanced rights to call special meetings and clarifying executive protections. This strategic shift aims to recalibrate the balance of power between investors and the board at a time when governance is under intense scrutiny across the banking sector.
Indigenous groups in Brazil's Amazon have intensified a two-week occupation of a key Cargill port terminal, demanding the government revoke decrees prioritizing river dredging for grain exports. The standoff highlights growing tensions between Brazil's economic ambitions and environmental pledges.
Amid a buoyant market rally, companies where executives and directors hold significant stakes are drawing investor attention. We examine three firms with robust earnings forecasts and substantial insider ownership, weighing their growth potential against underlying risks.
Leading British banks, including Barclays and HSBC, are reversing course and increasing mortgage costs as market expectations shift towards fewer interest rate cuts in 2024, with the Bank of England widely expected to hold its base rate at 3.75%.
Ameriprise Financial's institutional arm secures its largest deal to date, absorbing $28 billion in wealth management assets from Huntington Bank. The move highlights the ongoing consolidation in the financial advice sector as major players vie for scale and bank partnerships.
The UK's financial watchdog has revised its estimates for the massive car finance mis-selling scandal, indicating that average compensation payouts will be lower than initially suggested, potentially affecting millions of borrowers.
Amid a strong start for major indices, a look at three lesser-known companies where recent insider buying activity hints at underlying value and management confidence.
As major indices rally on strong economic data, savvy investors are turning their attention to lesser-known companies with solid fundamentals. We analyze three small-cap stocks that combine financial resilience with attractive valuations in the current climate.
While the banking industry has outperformed the broader market over the past six months, not all lenders are positioned equally. We analyze one financial stock facing challenges and two others with resilient business models in the current economic climate.
A look at the divergent paths of regional lenders in the latest earnings season, with Bank of Hawaii posting strong results while others grapple with fintech pressure and economic uncertainty.
As the dust settles on the fourth-quarter earnings season, regional banks present a tale of divergence. While Valley National Bank rode a wave of strong deposit and loan growth to surpass expectations, peers faced a more turbulent landscape marked by fintech pressure and commercial real estate concerns.
A bus carrying pilgrims home from a religious festival veered off a curve and overturned in northeastern Brazil, killing at least 16 people. The state has declared three days of mourning as survivors, among them a critically injured child, receive hospital treatment.
Following a massive recapitalization and management overhaul, Flagstar Bank (NYSE: FLG) has stabilized its balance sheet. Yet, its shares trade at a steep discount to tangible book value, presenting a potential opportunity as the bank moves past its real estate woes.
As major indices rally to start February 2026, a screen for intrinsic value reveals potential bargains in the financial sector. We examine three regional banks trading significantly below their estimated fair value.
As major indices hit new highs, savvy investors are turning to the small-cap sector for overlooked companies with strong fundamentals. We analyze three such potential hidden gems poised for growth.
As major indices climb on trade optimism and manufacturing growth, income-focused investors are turning to dividend stocks for reliable yield and value. We analyze three financial institutions offering stability in the current economic landscape.
A leading Rio de Janeiro samba school's decision to center its Carnival parade on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has ignited a fierce political debate, with opponents decrying it as premature campaign propaganda months before October's presidential election.
Souheil Badran, U.S. Bank's Chief Operations Officer, will retire this spring after a three-year tenure marked by a focus on digital transformation and client experience. The bank has activated its succession planning but has not yet named a replacement.
Mining giant Rio Tinto is advancing on two transformative fronts: a joint venture with China's Chalco to secure low-carbon aluminium assets in Brazil, and high-stakes merger talks with Glencore that could redraw the global mining landscape.
