Shares of Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) surged Friday, extending a three-day rally after the telecom infrastructure firm successfully raised $960 million through a novel securitization of its residential fiber assets, signaling strong investor appetite for its expansion strategy.
Insiders at Singapore-listed Intraco Limited (SGX:I06) have been net buyers of the company's shares over the last twelve months, with the Executive Chairman making a notable purchase. While insider activity is not a standalone signal, it adds a layer of context for shareholders monitoring alignment between management and investors.
Despite posting a quarterly loss in its core wood products unit amid 'extremely challenging' markets, Weyerhaeuser closed 2025 with strategic pivots. The forestry giant is doubling down on its land management and nascent 'Climate Solutions' business, while managing a disciplined capital return to shareholders.
Hilltop Holdings capped off 2025 with a 46% surge in net income, fueled by a steeper yield curve and disciplined cost management across its banking and securities units. While the mortgage division remains under pressure, executives point to a robust loan pipeline and shareholder returns as signs of resilience heading into 2026.
The Hartford Financial Services Group reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by profitable underwriting growth, higher investment income, and disciplined capital management. CEO Chris Swift outlined a strategic shift towards an "AI-first" operational model while signaling confidence in sustained margins and growth across business and personal lines.
A dramatic sell-off in precious metals, led by a record-breaking drop in silver, rattled financial markets on January 30, 2026, as a surging U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy triggered a broad retreat from risk assets.
Singapore-listed construction firm Keong Hong Holdings reports a significant 42% rise in returns on capital employed over five years, signaling improved operational efficiency even as its asset base shrinks.
Deutsche Bank reported meeting its key 2025 financial objectives, including a 10.3% return on tangible equity, and outlined a path to boost profitability above 13% by 2028. The update, delivered during a fixed income call, highlighted revenue growth, cost discipline, and a strengthened balance sheet, even as management signaled caution on parts of the commercial real estate market.
Despite a challenging mortgage landscape, SB Financial Group (SBFG) reports robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, marking one of its strongest performances in history with significant loan growth and disciplined expense management.
High Tide Inc. reported record quarterly revenue and profitability in its fiscal Q4 2025, fueled by robust Canadian retail growth. The company outlined aggressive store expansion plans and detailed integration efforts for its new German medical cannabis asset, while also signaling cautious optimism regarding potential U.S. market entry.
Ziff Davis has consolidated its key shopping assets into the AI-powered RetailMeNot Group, aiming to drive advertising and commerce revenue. This strategic pivot underscores the company's broader push to leverage artificial intelligence across its digital portfolio, though investors remain divided on its long-term prospects amid structural challenges.
While the financial sector remains the economy's cornerstone, policy headwinds have capped its recent performance. We analyze one credit rater and a fintech disruptor that show resilience, alongside a legacy asset manager facing challenges.
In a striking pivot, crypto giant Tether is now stockpiling over a ton of gold weekly in a fortified Swiss vault—a move echoing crypto's early days but signaling a profound shift towards traditional safe-havens as digital assets falter.
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, driven by robust core deposit growth and disciplined balance sheet management. The regional bank's leadership pointed to strategic tech investments and commercial loan demand as key pillars for its 2025 outlook.
OneWater Marine's Q4 results reveal a company successfully steering through a challenging market. While revenue growth was minimal, strategic inventory management and a focus on higher-margin segments led to significant profit improvement, offering a blueprint for resilience in the marine industry.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has approved a significant capital raise to bolster its Bitcoin treasury and reduce debt, marking a decisive shift toward a digital asset-focused corporate strategy while expanding its operational footprint in the United States.
Shares of the staffing leader surged after its Q4 earnings hinted at a potential end to a multi-year slump, with management pointing to positive sequential growth for the first time since 2021.
Florida-based Seacoast Banking Corporation (SBCF) capped off 2025 with robust loan growth and margin expansion, fueled by its recent acquisition of Villages Bancorporation. Management outlined confident guidance for the coming year, forecasting significant earnings per share growth and improved returns.
Primis Financial (FRST) posted Q4 earnings of $29.5M, buoyed by a one-time gain. Management pegs core quarterly earnings near $8M, citing mortgage growth and deposit mix improvements as key drivers for its 2026 profitability target.
Despite a challenging freight market, ArcBest reports resilient fourth-quarter performance, highlighting strategic cost controls, a turnaround in its asset-light segment, and significant investments in AI and automation to drive future efficiency.
