The Northern Ireland Executive has suspended a planned revaluation of hotel business rates, averting significant tax increases for accommodation providers slated for 2026 and providing temporary stability for the region's tourism industry.
In a major strategic shift, UPS announced plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions and close 24 facilities by 2026. The logistics giant is restructuring its network to prioritize automation and higher-margin business segments, while scaling back lower-margin volume, notably from Amazon. The move aims to reshape the company's cost structure and profitability profile amid a challenging multi-year stock performance.
A new poll indicates Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition is on track for a decisive win in next week's lower house election, potentially strengthening her mandate for expansive fiscal policies.
The visual discovery platform Pinterest is cutting up to 15% of its global workforce as part of a strategic shift toward AI development, a move that has reignited concerns among its user base about the proliferation of AI-generated images flooding the platform.
In a revealing moment during Tesla's earnings call, Elon Musk disclosed that his Saturdays are dedicated to the company's next-generation AI5 chip project, signaling a fundamental strategic shift from automaker to vertically integrated AI hardware powerhouse.
Shares of staffing giant Robert Half International surged nearly 28% in a single session, propelled by a significant price target increase from Truist Securities. The rally comes despite the company reporting a sharp decline in annual profits, highlighting a stark divergence between analyst confidence and recent financial performance.
Disney's iconic leader, who returned to steady the company in 2022, is reportedly preparing to exit the CEO role ahead of his contract's expiration, setting the stage for a high-stakes succession search.
Heidelberg Materials (XTRA:HEI) is attracting renewed investor interest, fueled by accelerating global demand for sustainable construction materials. The company's strategic positioning in low-carbon cement and aggregates coincides with strong shareholder returns, raising questions about its current valuation in a rapidly evolving market.
Subsea 7 secures a significant contract from Shell for the Kaikias Waterflood project, reinforcing its position in complex deepwater engineering and extending its project visibility in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Simpson Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: SSD) has inaugurated a new production facility in Gallatin, Tennessee, marking a strategic step in its operational expansion. The move comes as investors assess the company's valuation following a period of strong stock performance.
The price tag for Dominion Energy's flagship Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project has climbed by $300 million, reaching an estimated $11.5 billion. The utility cites new tariffs and a federal stop-work order as primary drivers for the latest cost overrun, even as construction resumes and the first power generation is imminent.
Construction giant Skanska has secured a landmark joint venture for a central Oslo redevelopment with Entra, alongside new major contracts in Norway and Finland, reinforcing its strategic pivot towards complex, sustainability-focused projects in the region.
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded Palladyne AI a contract for its HANGTIME project, marking a significant expansion of the company's autonomous swarm software from ground and air assets into the space domain. The deal validates the company's core technology but comes as investors weigh its growth potential against ongoing financial challenges.
Orchid Island Capital (ORC) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by a stable interest rate environment, tightening mortgage spreads, and lower funding costs. The REIT continued its strategic pivot into higher-coupon mortgage pools with built-in prepayment protection.
Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) posted robust fourth-quarter results, buoyed by a calmer interest rate environment and outperformance in agency mortgage-backed securities. Executives detailed strategic portfolio positioning amid spread tightening and signaled cautious optimism for the year ahead.
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.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank sets the stage for a pivotal confirmation battle, raising questions about monetary policy direction and the erosion of the Fed's political firewall.
As FactSet's stock price fell 45% over the past year, investment firm McDonald Capital Investors made a significant $24 million purchase, underscoring a long-term conviction in the financial data provider's resilient, high-margin subscription business.
Novo Nordisk's newly launched oral GLP-1 drug, amycretin, has seen explosive initial demand in the U.S., potentially setting the stage for a significant financial turnaround and stock rally after a challenging previous year.
The U.S. dollar staged a sharp rally Friday, while gold and silver prices plunged, following President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank. The move, interpreted as a hawkish signal for monetary policy, combined with strong economic data to reshape market expectations.
