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American Express Caps Strong 2025 with Record Revenues, Eyes Sustained Premium Growth in 2026

American Express reported record full-year revenues of $72 billion for 2025, driven by robust card member spending and a strategic shift towards premium products. The company forecasts continued momentum for 2026, targeting 9-10% revenue growth and a significant dividend hike, while navigating a competitive landscape and macroeconomic uncertainties.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

AGNC Investment: A High-Yield mREIT Riding a Wave of Recovery

After a punishing period, AGNC Investment Corp. staged a remarkable comeback in 2025. With a 12% dividend yield and a more favorable macroeconomic backdrop, the mortgage REIT is attracting income investors. But is the momentum sustainable?

Jan 30, 2026

Business

AmeriServ Financial Insiders Signal Confidence with Recent Stock Purchases

Multiple executives and board members at AmeriServ Financial have been buying shares in the company over the past year, a move often interpreted as a bullish signal for the regional bank's prospects.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Verizon's Regulatory Tightrope: ESOP Filing and Frontier Deal Oversight Cement Its Utility-Like Trajectory

As Verizon Communications navigates a $29 million ESOP share registration and heightened regulatory scrutiny of its $20 billion Frontier fiber acquisition, analysts are increasingly framing the telecom giant as a high-yield, bond-proxy utility. With heavy debt and dividend commitments constraining flexibility, the company's strategic moves are being watched for signs of how it will balance growth with its new, more regulated profile.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Whirlpool Navigates a 'Difficult Year,' Eyes Margin Recovery in 2026

Facing headwinds from tariffs, a soft housing market, and intense promotions, Whirlpool reported flat organic revenue for 2025. Executives outlined a plan to improve margins and cash flow in the coming year, banking on pricing normalization and new product launches.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Coca-Cola's Enduring Appeal: Why the Beverage Giant Remains a Cornerstone Investment

Amidst market volatility, Coca-Cola (KO) stands out with its formidable brand moat and a 63-year dividend growth streak, offering investors a blend of stability and reliable income.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trane Technologies Caps Strong 2025 with Record Backlog, Bullish 2026 Outlook Despite Residential Headwinds

Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) reported robust Q4 2025 results, driven by exceptional commercial HVAC demand and a record $7.8 billion backlog. While proactive inventory adjustments pressured residential margins, executives project 12-14% adjusted EPS growth for 2026, fueled by strategic acquisitions and sustained commercial strength.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Genmab Shares Face Target Cut After EPKINLY Trial Misses Survival Goal, But Analysts Keep Faith

H.C. Wainwright has trimmed its price target on Genmab following mixed Phase 3 results for its lymphoma drug EPKINLY, though maintains a Buy rating, citing precedent and ongoing trials.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Antero Resources Funds Major Acquisition with $750 Million Debt Offering, Reshaping Portfolio Strategy

Antero Resources moves to finance its planned purchase of HG Energy II Production Holdings through a senior notes offering, a deal-contingent move that reframes its capital structure while introducing near-term execution risks for investors to watch.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Origin Bancorp Outlines Growth Trajectory, Seizes on Market Disruption in Q4 Earnings

Origin Bancorp (OBK) executives detailed strong profitability gains and a strategic hiring push, positioning the bank to capitalize on merger-driven market shifts and surpass $10 billion in assets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Southwest Airlines Charts Aggressive Course After 'Year of Transformation,' Forecasts Earnings Surge in 2026

Southwest Airlines capped off 2025 with record revenue and improved operations, positioning the carrier for what executives project will be a dramatic earnings acceleration next year, driven by new initiatives like assigned seating and a refined loyalty program.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cardinal Energy's C$95M Equity Raise Fuels Thermal Ambitions, Tests Investor Patience

Cardinal Energy Ltd. has upsized its equity offering to C$95.15 million, with proceeds aimed at debt repayment and accelerating its thermal oil projects, including the Reford 2 SAGD development. The move highlights the company's strategic pivot but raises questions about dividend sustainability and shareholder dilution in a capital-intensive sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SL Green Realty's 2025 Results: A Tale of Two Cities as Losses Mount Amid Leasing Strength

SL Green Realty Corp. posted a significant net loss for 2025 despite rising revenues and robust leasing activity. The Manhattan office landlord confirmed a shift to quarterly dividends and is advancing major financing and asset sale plans, placing cash conservation and balance sheet flexibility at the forefront of its recovery strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Blackstone Caps Record Year with $1.3 Trillion in Assets, Sees Capital Markets Thaw

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.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

DBS Group Holdings Delivers Stellar 239% Total Return Over Five Years, Outpacing Share Price Surge

Investors who backed Singapore's DBS Group Holdings half a decade ago have seen their holdings more than triple, with dividends playing a key role in the impressive total shareholder return. The bank's transition to sustained profitability aligns with its market-beating performance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

APA Slashes U.S. Gas Output Amid Price Slump, Doubles Down on Shareholder Returns

Facing persistently weak natural gas prices, APA Corporation announces significant production cuts across its U.S. operations while reaffirming its commitment to a multi-billion dollar share repurchase program, signaling a strategic pivot towards capital discipline over volume growth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

D.R. Horton (DHI): Poised for a Rebound as Housing Market Awaits Rate Relief

With interest rate cuts on the horizon, America's largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton, is positioned to capitalize on pent-up demand from millennials and a potential housing market recovery, presenting a compelling value case for patient investors.

Feb 3, 2026

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Ex-IRS Agent Convicted in Elaborate Double Murder Plot Involving Family Au Pair

A Virginia jury has found former federal agent Brendan Banfield guilty of orchestrating the murders of his wife and an innocent man, a scheme prosecutors say was designed to frame the victim and allow Banfield to continue an affair with the family's live-in nanny.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Natural Resource Partners L.P.: The Overlooked MLP Building a 'Fortress' Balance Sheet

Amid a challenging environment for traditional energy, Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) is generating robust free cash flow from its vast mineral rights portfolio, aggressively paying down debt, and positioning for a potential dividend resurgence. With a unique asset base including carbon sequestration rights, some analysts see a compelling value story unfolding.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Palomar Holdings: The Specialty Insurer Defying Market Expectations

Amid a volatile market, specialty insurer Palomar Holdings (PLMR) presents a compelling growth story. With a disciplined underwriting strategy, robust risk management, and a track record of doubling profits every few years, the company trades at multiples that may significantly undervalue its consistent execution and expansion potential.

Feb 3, 2026