As the 2026 election cycle approaches, Gray Media emerges as a contrarian play. Analysts point to its potential for a significant re-rating, driven by political advertising cyclicality, stable retransmission fees, and a trove of undervalued hard assets.
Regulators closed Chicago's Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, marking the first U.S. bank failure this year. The FDIC facilitated a swift sale of most assets and deposits to Detroit's First Independence Bank, ensuring no depositor losses.
As the digital asset market matures, two powerful forces—comprehensive U.S. regulation and a pivot toward tokenized stable assets—are poised to redefine the trading landscape by 2026, potentially attracting a new wave of capital while curbing volatility.
The Cleveland-based RIA platform has appointed three senior executives as its assets under management soar, positioning the firm for its ambitious target of $20 billion by 2027.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) reported robust fourth-quarter results, reaching a milestone $2.4 trillion in advisory and brokerage assets. Adjusted earnings per share grew 23%, driven by strategic execution and the integration of Commonwealth Financial.
Amid a competitive waste management sector, Waste Connections (WCN) is drawing investor attention for its focus on underserved rural markets and a vast network of landfills that create high barriers to entry. With a recent analysis pointing to significant upside potential, we examine the company's operational leverage, revenue diversification, and the financial metrics underpinning the bullish thesis.
Emerging from bankruptcy ashes, the 52-year-old Bed Bath & Beyond brand is executing a radical pivot, acquiring Tokens.com to build a platform for tokenized real estate and asset-backed finance—a stark departure from its big-box retail roots.
A new global survey from JPMorgan Private Bank shows wealthy families remain overwhelmingly cautious on cryptocurrency investments, with a strong preference for traditional portfolio strategies despite market hype.
In a strategic push beyond traditional lending, Ares Management has seized operational control of a multi-club football group and orchestrated a $1.6 billion financing to create a new global personal care platform, Evermark. The moves signal the firm's aggressive expansion into high-profile, control-oriented credit opportunities.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized telecommunications equipment and vehicles from multiple UN offices in Sana'a, the United Nations reported Friday, marking a significant escalation in restrictions that threatens to cripple humanitarian operations in the war-torn country.
The alternative investment giant reported its strongest annual results in four decades, fueled by a surge in fundraising to $240 billion. Executives pointed to early signs of a reopening in deal activity and IPO markets, setting the stage for increased asset sales in 2026.
The spirits giant files for legal protection for its production and warehouse assets in Latvia, citing cash flow pressures from geopolitical fallout and market headwinds, while assuring global sales remain unaffected.
Specialist asset manager Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) is attracting bullish attention as its focus on real assets aligns with a shifting monetary policy landscape. After a prolonged period of outflows, the firm is seeing renewed investor interest.
While Wall Street obsesses over GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, Novo Nordisk's foundational diabetes business continues to deliver robust growth and exceptional returns on assets, presenting a durable investment thesis often overshadowed by the obesity narrative.
Investment firm Kiker Wealth Management has significantly reduced its holdings in the Invesco PDBC ETF, part of a sweeping divestment that slashed its total assets from $198 million to just $3 million by year-end 2025.
For the second consecutive year, a Chicago-based financial institution has become the nation's first bank to fail. Regulators shuttered Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, citing unsafe practices and depleted capital. The FDIC swiftly arranged for Detroit's First Independence Bank to assume most deposits and assets, ensuring customer funds remain secure.
As investors seek reliable cash flow in a volatile market, a focus on assets with strong distribution histories and growth potential remains key. Here’s a look at three income-generating investments poised for steady returns.
A new report reveals a stark divergence in the U.S. housing market: while high rates cool mainstream activity, ultra-luxury sales above $10 million surged to a record $38.6 billion in 2025, driven by new wealth creation and a flight to tangible assets.
Freshly released court documents include FBI testimony from a confidential source claiming the late financier Jeffrey Epstein managed hidden assets for Russian President Vladimir Putin and other powerful figures, shedding new light on his shadowy financial network.
Fifth Third Bancorp has finalized its acquisition of Comerica Incorporated, a move that consolidates the Midwest banking landscape and creates the nation's ninth-largest bank with nearly $300 billion in assets.
