Once a rarity, multi-million-dollar home sales are now reshaping Thurston County's luxury real estate landscape, with a dozen properties crossing the $2 million threshold in 2025 alone—a sign of post-pandemic market transformation.
A multi-year investigation in North Georgia has led to the indictment of nine individuals accused of running a sophisticated scheme that falsified vehicle paperwork, enabling unlicensed drivers to illegally purchase and register cars while netting over $1 million.
Columbia Financial (NASDAQ: CLBK) has announced a definitive agreement to merge with Northfield Bancorp in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $597 million. The deal, slated to close in early Q3 2026, coincides with Columbia's planned "second-step" conversion to a fully public company, a move executives say will unlock value and create a leading regional bank in the New Jersey-New York metro area.
While Intel's struggles capture public attention and government subsidies, a less-heralded semiconductor titan, Broadcom, is forging a formidable path in AI through its deep partnership with Alphabet and a business model built for the long haul.
MTF Enterprises, a major operator of 43 Subway restaurants across four states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing unsustainable debt burdens from merchant cash advance loans. The move highlights ongoing pressures within the franchise sector.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly committed to a landmark investment in OpenAI, calling it potentially the company's largest ever, while forcefully refuting reports of hesitation. The move deepens the strategic ties between the AI chip giant and the leading AI research lab.
Major European neobanks like Revolut, Monzo, and bunq are renewing their push for a U.S. banking license, betting on regulatory shifts and market potential. Yet, the path is fraught with complexity, geopolitical uncertainty, and fierce competition.
Shareholders of Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) must act before this Friday's ex-dividend date to secure the upcoming $0.20 per share payout, as the regional bank maintains a notable 6.2% yield amid questions about long-term payout sustainability.
The Labor Department has postponed the release of January's highly anticipated employment report, citing the ongoing partial government shutdown. This marks the second major delay in recent months for a key economic indicator that markets and policymakers rely on.
The parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and Twin Peaks files for bankruptcy in Texas, citing inflationary pressures and shifting consumer demand, while vowing to keep restaurants open.
Investment firm Monument Capital Management has completely exited its position in Grand Canyon Education, selling 19,133 shares. The move comes as the education services provider navigates legal challenges and market underperformance.
Hong Kong-listed construction firm Affluent Foundation Holdings (SEHK:1757) has unveiled plans to enter the regulated financial services sector, sending its shares on a meteoric rise. As the stock trades at a significant premium, analysts question whether the market is pricing in future success or overlooking execution risks.
Arlo Technologies has registered over 4.2 million shares for an employee stock plan, a move that brings potential dilution and the company's capital strategy into focus as its stock shows signs of cooling momentum after a strong run.
ASML Holding NV has launched a massive new share repurchase program and reaffirmed strong sales guidance, as record AI-related equipment orders fuel optimism about the Dutch tech giant's central role in the semiconductor industry's future.
As the seasonal spectacle of Groundhog Day passes, the Nasdaq faces a more substantive test. With tech earnings under a microscope and macroeconomic uncertainty lingering, investors are weighing robust historical patterns against near-term caution.
MicroStrategy's stock has plunged, trading below the market value of its massive Bitcoin treasury. While some analysts see deep value, the company's heavy debt load and reliance on crypto's volatile fortunes raise significant risks for investors.
Elon Musk is reportedly in early talks to merge his space exploration giant SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI, a strategic move that could create a trillion-dollar entity and redefine the future of AI development and space-based infrastructure.
The Canadian government has granted final approval for Ovintiv's takeover of NuVista Energy, completing all regulatory and shareholder requirements. The deal, expected to close shortly, significantly bolsters Ovintiv's position in the Canadian oil and gas sector, though analysts debate its long-term value and impact on shareholder returns.
Kalmar Oyj embarks on a strategic, long-term IT transformation with Tata Consultancy Services, building an AI-powered digital core to streamline operations, enhance equipment reliability, and solidify its service-led business model in the competitive port equipment sector.
Aerospace giant Boeing is joining a major U.S. public-private initiative to build a national stockpile of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign sources and bolstering domestic manufacturing resilience for defense and commercial programs.
