Huntington Bancshares has finalized its merger with Cadence Bank, a move that significantly extends its regional footprint into Texas and the Southern U.S. and reshapes its competitive standing.
While Las Vegas Sands shares have struggled to keep pace with the broader market, a majority of Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive outlook, betting on a recovery in Macau and the company's long-term integrated resort model.
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, under Scharf's leadership since 2019, has recently shed major regulatory penalties stemming from its fake accounts scandal.
Egypt reopened the Rafah border crossing on Tuesday, allowing the first medical evacuation from Gaza since its latest closure. A critically wounded Palestinian patient was transferred to an Egyptian hospital, amid ongoing hostilities in the Strip.
Tree Accountancy strengthens its regional footprint by absorbing Pomegranate Consulting's UK portfolio and key staff, marking its second strategic acquisition in three years as it expands advisory services.
Tyson Foods reported a 6.2% increase in Q1 2026 sales to $14.3 billion, driven by robust demand for protein. While the Chicken and Prepared Foods segments showed strength, the company is restructuring its Beef operations, closing one plant and scaling back another, to align with a constrained cattle supply outlook.
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.
Turkish energy firm Reges Elektrik has completed its acquisition of Tuşpa Enerji, unlocking the start of operations at the 70MW Demirli Wind Power Project in Kırşehir and marking its strategic shift into large-scale power generation.
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.
Alibaba Group is making a massive, multi-billion yuan bet to integrate its Qwen AI assistant across its ecosystem and develop its own AI chips, signaling a strategic pivot to reduce foreign dependency and deepen user engagement amid intense competition.
Conagra Brands launches its protein-packed Banquet MEGA Breakfast Bowls, a direct challenge to rivals in the frozen aisle. While the move aligns with consumer trends, analysts question if it's enough to offset broader financial pressures facing the packaged food giant.
Stephens lowers price target on Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) citing near-term oversupply pressures, but the egg producer's long-term strategy remains focused on expanding its cage-free capacity through acquisition.
The business intelligence firm, led by Michael Saylor, continued its Bitcoin acquisition strategy with a modest $75.3 million purchase last week, bringing its total holdings to 713,502 BTC. Despite a recent price correction, the company's average purchase price remains below current market levels.
Aptiv PLC sees mixed but upwardly revised price targets from major analysts, with Piper Sandler upgrading the auto tech supplier to Overweight and naming it a top pick for 2026, citing its pragmatic strategy and attractive valuation.
Despite recent guidance revisions, Mobileye Global retains strong buy ratings from analysts who see significant upside potential, as the company positions 2026 for a strategic transition in the autonomous driving sector.
Google is rolling out a significant update to its Chrome browser, embedding advanced Gemini AI capabilities directly into the user interface. The move signals a strategic push to make AI a central, everyday tool for web navigation and tasks.
Russia's premier cryptocurrency miner, BitRiver, faces insolvency proceedings as its CEO is placed under house arrest, marking a dramatic fall for a firm already crippled by international sanctions and mounting legal disputes.
While Legend Biotech's CAR-T therapy Carvykti missed Q4 sales estimates, prompting mixed analyst reactions, some firms emphasize its curative potential and view the stock's recent decline as a strategic entry point for investors.
Pzena Investment Management's Focused Value Strategy lagged behind its benchmark in Q4 2025, with semiconductor firm Skyworks Solutions cited as a key detractor. The fund's commentary highlights the challenges for value investing in a market dominated by AI and mega-cap stocks.
Allegion's stock has climbed over 30% in the past year, raising questions about its current valuation. A deep dive into the numbers reveals a mixed picture, with key metrics pointing in opposite directions.
