FirstSun Capital Bancorp's fourth-quarter results surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by robust net interest margins and loan growth. However, the post-earnings call revealed deeper questions from analysts about the sustainability of its performance and integration challenges.
In a landmark deal reshaping the U.S. energy landscape, NRG Energy has completed its acquisition of LS Power's 13GW natural gas fleet and virtual power plant platform, significantly boosting its capacity and demand-response capabilities in key markets.
Alibaba Group has pledged 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar campaigns by rivals Tencent and Baidu and marking a major escalation in China's competitive AI landscape.
A new proposal from Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin to refine creator tokens using DAOs and prediction markets has met with sharp criticism from Dogecoin's Billy Markus, who dismisses the entire model as destined to fail.
Recent data shows the average Bitcoin held by U.S. spot ETFs is now worth less than its purchase price, following two consecutive weeks of major outflows that have deepened the cryptocurrency's downturn.
Hagerty Marketplace President Kenneth Ahn sold 50,000 shares in late January, a move executed under a pre-determined trading plan as the specialty insurer reports record quarterly profits.
Graco Inc. delivered solid fourth-quarter results, meeting analyst forecasts with 8% sales growth driven by acquisitions and stable core demand. While management expressed confidence in integration efforts and margin initiatives, analysts on the earnings call pressed for details on long-term profitability and market headwinds.
A massive strike by public transport workers has brought buses and trams to a standstill across Germany, leaving commuters stranded in sub-zero temperatures as a bitter dispute over pay and conditions escalates.
The FDA has cleared Intuitive Surgical's latest robotic system for use in certain heart surgeries, marking a strategic expansion into one of healthcare's largest and most complex service lines and potentially reshaping hospital capital planning for robotics.
Glaukos Corporation secures a significant FDA nod allowing repeated administration of its sustained-release iDose TR implant, broadening treatment options for patients with glaucoma and potentially reshaping long-term care paradigms.
Cardiac monitoring specialist iRhythm has finalized a significant corporate restructuring, creating a new parent company to serve as its publicly listed entity on Nasdaq. The move is seen as a strategic step to streamline governance and provide operational flexibility as the company expands its AI-driven health platform.
As transatlantic tensions simmer, a renewed push to bring home Germany's gold stored in New York vaults sparks debate over financial security, political symbolism, and Cold War-era trust.
Following a series of brazen, coordinated attacks claimed by a separatist group that killed dozens, Pakistani security forces report a sweeping response resulting in over 140 militant casualties, as tensions with neighboring India and Afghanistan flare.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened for a trial period, allowing a restricted number of Palestinian civilians to cross. This move implements a key provision of the U.S.-mediated ceasefire, though severe limitations and high costs cast doubt on its immediate humanitarian impact.
Iran's Supreme Leader warns of a broader regional war if the US launches an attack, as Tehran retaliates against the EU's terrorist designation of the Revolutionary Guards by branding European armies similarly. The moves come amidst a significant US naval buildup and fragile diplomatic signals.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Patrick Knight criticizes the Walz administration's approach to immigration enforcement, linking it to broader issues of governance and a recent fraud scandal, as he pitches a back-to-basics campaign platform.
Exelixis has filed its next-generation therapy zanzalintinib with U.S. regulators for metastatic colorectal cancer, marking a significant step in its clinical development and potentially enhancing its competitive position in the targeted oncology space.
DoorDash is deploying autonomous delivery robots in the suburbs while advocating for legislation to improve food access for rural seniors, signaling a strategic push beyond its urban core into new markets and use cases.
While Oriental Interest Berhad (KLSE:OIB) posted impressive headline earnings, a deeper look reveals significant share dilution is eroding per-share value and may explain the stock's muted market reaction.
First American Financial Corp. announces the retirement of director Martha Wyrsch while reaffirming its quarterly dividend, signaling stability in shareholder returns during a period of governance change. The company's stock performance and capital allocation strategy remain in focus for investors.
