Hilltop Holdings (HTH) delivered a strong fourth-quarter performance, beating earnings estimates and announcing an 11% dividend increase alongside a new $125 million share repurchase program, fueling a rally in its stock price.
A bold congressional proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% is drawing sharp criticism from Wall Street and raising fundamental questions about the future profitability of card issuers like American Express.
The Louisiana-based bank holding company declares a $0.15 per share dividend payable in February, as analysts project strong earnings growth and a sustainable payout ratio.
Despite a post-transition share price dip, Berkshire Hathaway's unique ecosystem of cash-generating assets, a colossal insurance 'float,' and a discounted valuation suggest the conglomerate is built to last, even without its legendary leader.
Nomura Holdings reported robust Q3 results, with its four main divisions hitting an 18.5-year profit high and ROE consistently exceeding targets. However, losses in its digital asset unit tempered overall gains, prompting the firm to announce a significant share repurchase program.
The $7.6 billion RIA has expanded its internal equity plan to 29 employee-owners, formalizing a decade-long succession strategy that aims to preserve independence as co-founder Barry Ritholtz nears 65.
Building significant wealth often hinges on consistency over brilliance. We examine the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG), its historical performance, and the disciplined, long-term strategy that could potentially transform regular savings into a seven-figure nest egg.
While Alimentation Couche-Tard shareholders have enjoyed solid total returns over five years, a closer look reveals a growing disconnect between its stock performance and underlying profit growth, with recent underperformance adding to investor uncertainty.
While speculative stories often captivate the market, Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) stands out with consistent profitability and disciplined leadership—traits gaining attention as investors prioritize fundamentals.
Timberland Bancorp (NASDAQ:TSBK) announces a dividend increase to $0.29 per share, reflecting sustained profitability and a commitment to shareholder returns. The move aligns the regional bank's yield with industry averages while maintaining a conservative payout ratio.
The protective packaging leader's 2025 recycling achievement, driven by customer partnerships and its EmeraldPak product, marks a significant step in its 'Stairway to Green' initiative and underscores growing industry momentum for closed-loop systems.
Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) boasts a Return on Equity nearly double the industry average. But as investors cheer the metric, a deeper look reveals a heavy reliance on debt, raising questions about the sustainability of its impressive performance.
German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) announces a dividend increase to $0.31 per share, reflecting confidence in its earnings trajectory and commitment to shareholder returns amidst a stable banking outlook.
As geopolitical tensions and trade concerns weigh on sentiment, a screen of European equities uncovers potential value opportunities, with some companies trading at discounts of nearly 50% to their estimated intrinsic value.
While Virco Mfg. Corporation's stock has declined nearly 10% over the past quarter, a deeper look at its financials—particularly its high profit reinvestment and strong earnings growth—suggests underlying strength that the market may be overlooking.
Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ: NWBI) confirms a $0.20 per share dividend payment in February, maintaining its long-standing shareholder returns despite a high payout ratio that raises some sustainability questions.
Amidst a backdrop of market uncertainty, investors are turning their attention to resilient companies with strong fundamentals. We spotlight three lesser-known European firms—from construction tech to cybersecurity and fashion retail—that are demonstrating robust growth and strategic positioning for the year ahead.
A recent 13% quarterly gain offers little solace for long-term shareholders of America's Car-Mart, as the used vehicle retailer's stock remains down 80% over five years amid profitability challenges and revenue growth concerns.
Uber Technologies is aggressively expanding its autonomous vehicle ecosystem through new partnerships and its AV Labs division, even as a landmark New Jersey court decision threatens to upend its core gig-economy labor model, setting the stage for a pivotal clash between its future vision and present-day regulatory challenges.
Nomura Holdings (TSE:9716) has surged 33% in three months, briefly pausing last week. As shares hover around ¥1,367, analysts debate whether the market has fully priced in the brokerage's recovery or if a significant valuation gap remains.
