Shares of First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) have surged approximately 17% over the past three months, prompting investors to scrutinize whether the regional lender's current valuation still offers value amidst its strong fundamentals and a potentially shifting interest rate landscape.
Shares of fuel and convenience retailer Murphy USA have surged 15% in three months, closing near $422.51, yet a mixed long-term performance and competing valuation models leave investors questioning if the rally has legs or if the stock is already fully priced.
President Trump's latest push to improve housing affordability centers on lowering borrowing costs, not home values. But with a severe shortage of homes and prices near record highs, economists warn his proposals may simply reignite price surges rather than create lasting relief for aspiring homeowners.
Wall Street and the dollar advanced as robust economic indicators and a U.S.-India trade pact overshadowed a continued historic selloff in precious metals. Investors recalibrate around growth optimism and shifting geopolitical winds.
Uber's vast trove of real-world driving data has become the cornerstone of a new autonomous vehicle partnership with Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz, potentially reshaping its investment narrative.
Disney's stock fell sharply Monday, reflecting investor unease over the financial toll of its transition from traditional cable to direct-to-consumer streaming, despite overall revenue growth.
While its metaverse venture stumbles, Meta Platforms' core advertising engine and strategic shift toward artificial intelligence are convincing analysts it remains the top contender for outperformance among tech's elite group by 2026.
Mortgage insurance provider MGIC Investment Corp. (NYSE: MTG) reported fourth-quarter revenue that missed analyst expectations, highlighting challenges in a cooling housing market. While earnings per share met consensus, flat year-over-year sales growth disappointed investors.
Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ: CSWC) reported strong fourth-quarter revenue growth of 18.2%, surpassing Wall Street expectations. However, the business development company's GAAP earnings per share came in modestly below analyst consensus estimates.
Powersports giant Polaris unveils an industry-first active suspension system in its flagship RZR, alongside approving its 31st consecutive annual dividend increase, signaling a dual focus on innovation and shareholder returns amid portfolio restructuring.
Netflix's bold, all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for an estimated $72-83 billion is testing investor confidence and regulatory boundaries. The proposed mega-deal, which would dramatically reshape the streaming landscape, faces intense scrutiny over antitrust concerns and the strain it could place on Netflix's historically disciplined balance sheet.
Barclays PLC announces a series of senior leadership appointments across its securitized products, payments, and European operations, signaling strategic focus areas as it prepares to relocate its EU hub to Paris.
In a rare show of common cause, both government supporters and opponents took to the streets of Caracas on Monday, demanding better salaries and pensions as the interim administration promises an oil-fueled recovery.
A perfect storm of deep personnel cuts, leadership instability, and sweeping tax code changes is set to challenge the IRS during the upcoming filing season, potentially slowing refunds for millions. Experts advise electronic filing and direct deposit to navigate the hurdles.
A new report reveals a sharp 14% annual increase in U.S. foreclosure filings, with Florida experiencing the highest rate in the nation. Analysts point to post-pandemic affordability pressures, rising insurance costs, and economic strain as key drivers.
Nearly half of U.S. employers are shifting from merit-based raises to flat, across-the-board pay increases—a move that could provide crucial relief for lower-wage workers amid economic uncertainty.
Asset managers unleashed a historic wave of nearly 1,000 new active ETFs last year, even as a record number shuttered. Despite the high-stakes environment, firms are doubling down, betting on sustained investor demand and advisor adoption to justify the rush.
Franklin Templeton has launched the Templeton Emerging Markets Debt ETF (TEMD), aiming to give investors targeted exposure to both hard and local currency debt from developing economies, capitalizing on the asset class's recent strong performance.
Despite modest nominal gains, real wages for U.S. workers are failing to keep pace with the cost of living, with a majority reporting financial strain as structural economic shifts and technological efficiencies redirect gains away from paychecks.
EPAM Systems' stock has surged over 30% in three months, riding a wave of AI optimism. Yet, this rebound contrasts sharply with longer-term declines, leaving investors to weigh if the current price fully reflects future growth or overlooks persistent risks in the IT services sector.
