Fifth Third Bancorp has finalized its acquisition of Comerica in under four months, a swift consolidation that underscores a new era of accelerated bank mergers driven by regulatory shifts and the relentless pursuit of scale.
Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank marks a pivotal turnaround, with major federal penalties lifted and its transformation under Scharf's leadership cited as justification for the raise.
Ryan Dodd, 44, faces multiple felony charges including first-degree murder in the killing of Ashley Stewart, 41, who was found with multiple stab wounds in her Oswego home last week.
Facing pressure from both investors and regulators, banks and wealth managers are turning to pass-through voting mechanisms to reclaim shareholder influence and align stewardship with client values, even within passively managed funds.
Hawxhurst LLP has filed a federal lawsuit against International Amusement Rides and Intamin Ltd., alleging the roller coaster manufacturers failed to pay $1.5 million in legal fees after the firm defended them in high-stakes intellectual property battles.
Major financial institutions Barclays and Morgan Stanley maintain projections for two interest rate cuts in 2024, despite President Trump's nomination of inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve. Analysts suggest policy continuity in the near term, though Senate confirmation faces political hurdles.
Forty years after Reagan and Gorbachev's historic meeting in Iceland envisioned a world free of nuclear weapons, expired treaties, rising stockpiles, and new global players are fueling a dangerous relapse.
NYCHA workers in Williamsburg made a horrific discovery on Sunday morning, finding a woman's dismembered remains inside a heavy bag in a building basement, sending shockwaves through the community.
A federal appeals court has dismissed a Justice Department misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, citing insufficient evidence. The complaint stemmed from the judge's rulings against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants.
Podcaster Joe Rogan and Senator Bernie Sanders dissect the stark decline of Detroit's auto industry on a recent episode, highlighting abandoned factories, job offshoring, and a city where homes can sell for pennies. The conversation underscores the human cost of deindustrialization and the fierce global competition now facing American automakers.
Shares of Coastal Financial (CCB) have retreated sharply from recent highs, reigniting the debate over the fintech-focused bank's premium valuation. While long-term performance remains strong, current momentum is fading, leaving investors to weigh high growth expectations against traditional valuation metrics.
Comcast announces a major restructuring of its connectivity division, appointing a new CEO, as it navigates a $240 million patent loss and gears up for a pivotal sports streaming season with the Olympics and Super Bowl on the horizon.
A major court judgment tied to a 2021 fatal collision, alongside other vehicle incidents, severely impacted Landstar's fourth-quarter profits, compounding pressures from skyrocketing insurance premiums.
Specialty insurer Kinsale Capital Group continues to outpace broader industry growth in key metrics, driven by its focus on underserved, higher-risk markets. However, its premium valuation and recent stock volatility have intensified debate among investors about its long-term sustainability.
Despite a sharp sell-off in its shares, HubSpot reports a surge in new contract signings and projects an expanding free cash flow margin, signaling underlying operational strength even as investors remain wary.
Lucid Air Grand Touring secures the top spot in a grueling Nordic winter range test, providing a much-needed technical validation for the luxury EV maker amidst a challenging market climate.
Goldman Sachs raises Sweetgreen's price target to $5.60, citing policy tailwinds for consumer spending, even as it maintains a Sell rating. The salad chain's expansion and strong revenue growth continue to draw investor attention.
While investors flock to mass-market and electric vehicle stocks, Ferrari's unique strategy of cultivating scarcity and brand prestige has delivered enviable margins and pricing power. With shares well off their highs, analysts debate if now is the time to buy into this iconic automaker for the long haul.
Despite a modest price target reduction, Morgan Stanley reaffirms its Overweight rating on Wingstop, citing the chicken wing chain's robust unit expansion and system-wide sales momentum as key drivers for its 2026 outlook.
BMO Capital maintains its Outperform rating on Primo Brands Corporation (PRMB) despite lowering its price target, citing strong premium brand growth and a long-term recovery path for its direct-to-consumer segment.
