H&M Group announces a proposed dividend hike for 2026 and the completion of a major share buyback, signaling confidence in its ongoing profitability turnaround even as sales face headwinds from rivals like Zara and Shein.
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor with a notably more open stance toward Bitcoin, to lead the central bank. The anticipated move has already triggered market reactions and reshaped expectations for U.S. monetary policy.
Standex International Corporation reported robust fiscal second-quarter results, with revenue climbing to $221.32 million and net income reaching $2.12 million. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 6.3% and issued an upbeat forecast for the third quarter, reinforcing confidence in its strategic shift toward high-value engineered products.
MTY Food Group's recent 12% dividend hike and recognition as a top pick have reignited investor interest. However, a closer look reveals a complex valuation story, with a premium P/E ratio contrasting sharply with discounted cash flow models and recent profit margin pressures.
As volatility returns to European markets, investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for income and stability. We examine three companies with compelling, yet distinct, dividend profiles for income-focused portfolios.
Shares of Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) surged nearly 18% following the release of its blockbuster 2025 financial results, which featured record annual earnings and a dual cash-and-stock dividend. The performance underscores the miner's robust cash generation but also intensifies scrutiny over its lofty valuation and the execution risks of its massive project pipeline.
The U.S. government's $1.6 billion commitment to USA Rare Earth signals a strategic pivot towards fostering competition in the critical minerals sector, reducing price supports and introducing new volatility. As policy shifts, industry leader MP Materials counters with record production and expanded magnet manufacturing, highlighting the intensifying race to secure a domestic supply chain for EVs and defense.
Former President Trump claims tariff revenue can fund direct payments to Americans, bypassing Congress. Experts question the legality and economic feasibility of the proposal.
The resignation of CITIC Telecom International Holdings' CFO and Executive Director Luan Zhenjun, effective January 2026, marks a significant change in the company's financial leadership. While the immediate operational impact may be limited, the move raises questions about governance continuity and capital allocation discipline at a time when the stock trades at a perceived discount to its fair value.
Morgan Stanley's top strategist argues that recent U.S. trade shifts have prompted nations worldwide to reassess and leverage their own economic strengths, creating a multi-year investment opportunity in a more multipolar global order.
While the energy sector retrenched amid falling crude prices, ExxonMobil executed a massive $20 billion share repurchase program in 2025, underlining its financial muscle and commitment to shareholder returns. The oil giant also reported earnings that beat estimates, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana, even as it takes a hardline stance on reinvesting in Venezuela.
As the Federal Reserve holds rates steady, defying early-year cut expectations, investors are weighing tools for a potential policy pivot. The Fidelity Dividend ETF for Rising Rates (FDRR) offers a unique, tech-infused strategy designed to navigate—and potentially profit from—a higher-rate environment.
As a federal judge advances a lawsuit tying Bank of America to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network, the financial giant simultaneously positions itself at the forefront of stablecoin regulation discussions with Coinbase and the White House, creating a complex risk-and-opportunity landscape for investors.
The European Central Bank convenes this week with a resurgent euro presenting a fresh dilemma, threatening to dampen inflation and undermine the export engine of the eurozone's largest economies just as recovery gains momentum.
Beyond their legendary rivalry in the truck market, Ford and General Motors are delivering substantial value to shareholders through distinct but equally compelling financial strategies.
Chevron reported robust fourth-quarter results, emphasizing record global production, major project startups, and increased shareholder returns. Executives detailed progress in the Permian Basin, Gulf of Mexico, and international ventures while outlining a confident outlook for 2026.
U.S. stocks extended losses into a third session as investors weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, capping a volatile week of trading.
As Jerome Powell prepares to hand over the reins, his public counsel to a successor underscores the delicate balance between central bank independence and democratic accountability. With Kevin Warsh named as his replacement, the Fed may be poised for a significant shift in philosophy and approach.
Two financial sector giants, S&P Global and Goldman Sachs, have announced increased quarterly payouts, signaling confidence in their financial health and future prospects amid a dynamic market environment.
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem argues the current interest rate stance is appropriate, signaling a pause in the central bank's easing cycle unless the labor market weakens or inflation drops unexpectedly.
