Standex International's fiscal Q2 results showcase robust organic growth and record order intake, driven by a multi-year strategic pivot towards new product innovation and high-growth markets like grid infrastructure and defense.
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.
Facing softer demand and tariff volatility, Minerals Technologies (MTX) reported steady 2025 sales of $2.1B but saw margins contract. Leadership emphasized cost discipline and safety while detailing a series of expansion projects poised to drive a meaningful rebound in the coming year.
Chemical and ammunition manufacturer Olin Corporation reported fourth-quarter results that missed internal forecasts, pressured by plant disruptions, supply issues, and a sharp year-end drop in chlorine demand. Executives emphasized cash preservation and cost control while navigating what they term an extended market downturn.
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.
Shareholders of Blue Foundry Bancorp have voted decisively to approve the company's merger agreement with Fulton Financial Corporation, clearing a critical hurdle in the creation of a stronger regional banking entity.
Verizon shares surged nearly 12% after quarterly results and guidance exceeded expectations, highlighting robust subscriber gains and a massive new share repurchase program aimed at rewarding investors.
Despite political pressure and vast reserves, U.S. oil majors ExxonMobil and Chevron are taking a cautious stance on new spending in Venezuela, demanding legal stability and fiscal reforms before committing fresh capital, even as they signal long-term interest.
Following a stellar 62% surge in 2025, the Latin American fintech giant Nu Holdings is positioned for another strong year, driven by robust growth, soaring profitability, and vast market potential.
As the restaurant industry navigates post-2025 challenges of traffic recovery and margin pressure, the franchise model emerges as a defensive cornerstone for investors, offering scalability and predictable cash flows.
Axon Enterprise prepares to report Q4 earnings under intense scrutiny, with its high-flying stock under pressure and a major AI acquisition hanging in the balance. Can its public safety tech expansion justify the premium?
Recent buying activity by multiple executives at AdNeo Limited suggests internal optimism about the company's trajectory, even as its stock trades below their purchase price.
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to advance the Marine Corps' precision-strike capabilities with its long-range Red Wolf missile system, designed to counter maritime threats in the Pacific.
SanDisk shares surged nearly 22% this week after the data storage giant reported staggering quarterly results, fueled by enterprise adoption and its critical role in powering AI infrastructure.
OpenAI is reportedly in late-stage discussions to secure a colossal funding package, potentially nearing $40 billion, from its key partners and suppliers Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft, as the AI leader seeks capital for an ambitious global expansion.
Altria Group expects improved second-half earnings by leveraging a U.S. tobacco tax rebate tied to increased exports, as the Marlboro maker seeks new avenues for growth in a shrinking cigarette market.
The Trump administration has escalated pressure on Cuba by declaring a national emergency and threatening punitive tariffs on countries supplying it with oil, while simultaneously finalizing a reciprocal trade agreement with Guatemala aimed at bolstering Western Hemisphere supply chains.
Flagstar Bank returned to profitability in Q4 2025, driven by improved net interest income, cost controls, and a strategic pivot from commercial real estate towards commercial and industrial lending. Executives outline a path for sustained growth through 2027.
While outlining stabilization efforts in challenged segments like Fibers, Eastman Chemical's leadership emphasized that a sustained recovery hinges on broader end-market demand. The company is betting on strategic projects and chemical recycling to drive future growth amid persistent pricing pressures and global trade dynamics.
