Energy Transfer LP announced a significant increase to its quarterly distribution alongside a multi-billion dollar capital expenditure plan for new pipeline and infrastructure projects, signaling confidence in its cash flow stability and long-term growth prospects.
HSBC Holdings is aggressively rebuilding its investment banking operations in Hong Kong and key Asian hubs, reallocating senior talent and capital to capture growth in IPOs and capital markets, as its strategic focus shifts decisively eastward.
Tens of thousands gathered in Prague's Wenceslas Square on Sunday, voicing support for President Petr Pavel in his escalating constitutional dispute with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's coalition government. The protest, organized by pro-democracy activists, highlights deep divisions over Ukraine policy and a controversial ministerial appointment.
Precious metals markets experienced one of their most volatile weeks on record, with silver plummeting 26% and gold dropping 9% in a dramatic reversal. The sell-off, triggered by shifting U.S. policy expectations, laid bare the market's recent dependence on speculative flows from China, raising questions about stability ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Mueller Industries' stock has soared roughly 700% over the past five years, leaving investors to question if the capital goods standout still holds value. With shares trading near $136, we analyze its valuation through cash flow models and peer comparisons to gauge the path ahead.
After years of heavy investment in organic growth, midstream giant Enterprise Products Partners signals a strategic shift, slashing future capital expenditures and ramping up buybacks to return more cash to investors.
As Visa prepares to report its first-quarter results, investors are weighing its dividend strategy against earnings expectations. We break down the capital required to generate targeted monthly income from its payouts and what moving parts could affect the yield.
Canadian National Railway is ramping up capital returns to shareholders through a significant new share repurchase program and a dividend increase, as the rail giant seeks to reassure investors following a period of underperformance in its stock price.
As crude prices spike on Middle East tensions, fears of reignited inflation and subsequent Fed action cast a shadow over risk assets, with Bitcoin failing to capitalize on its perceived 'safe-haven' narrative.
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.
Dover Corporation (DOV), the diversified industrial manufacturer, continues to attract heavy institutional investment, driving a remarkable long-term share price appreciation. Strong quarterly earnings and bullish guidance underscore the fundamental strength behind the sustained Big Money inflows.
Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) reported robust 2025 financial results, highlighted by record deployment and a strategic pivot to capitalize on surging global electricity demand driven by AI and reindustrialization.
Bitcoin struggles to find a floor, trading near November lows as the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair fails to spark a rally. Persistent outflows from US spot ETFs and a broader risk-off mood compound the pressure, raising fresh doubts about the cryptocurrency's 'digital gold' narrative.
Tradeweb Markets launches integrated multi-asset package trading for USD-denominated swaps, aiming to streamline complex institutional workflows and deepen its foothold in the competitive electronic fixed income arena.
Microsoft's free cash flow took a significant hit last quarter due to soaring capital expenditures on AI infrastructure. While the drop spooked some investors, management signals a near-term easing, and analysts argue the market's reaction may have overlooked the long-term payoff and underlying financial strength.
Despite significant capital investment, Atmos Energy's return on capital employed (ROCE) remains stagnant at 5.9%, trailing the industry average. This raises questions about the utility's growth efficiency, even as its stock price has soared over 112% in five years.
Yum China Holdings, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, is considering initiating a quarterly dividend, signaling a potential shift toward more regular capital returns to shareholders amid strong analyst sentiment.
Chevron is significantly increasing crude exports from Venezuela to the United States, capitalizing on a special U.S. license and growing demand from Gulf Coast refineries, while new competitors enter the recently reopened market.
Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) has restructured its credit facilities, securing $285 million in new term loans maturing in 2030. The move provides the semiconductor firm with fresh capital for corporate initiatives as it navigates a capital-intensive sector while maintaining a premium market valuation.
Analyst Jason Seidl lowered CP's target to C$112 from C$116, citing reasonable valuation post-KCS merger but noting headwinds from negative estimate revisions and investor capital flowing toward U.S. rail M&A opportunities.
