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.
National Fuel Gas (NFG) reported robust first-quarter earnings, driven by a 29% surge in upstream EBITDA. Executives highlighted progress on pipeline expansions, strategic hedging against volatile gas prices, and the planned acquisition of CenterPoint's Ohio utility, while reaffirming full-year guidance.
Meritage Homes concluded a challenging 2025, citing affordability pressures and waning buyer confidence. While maintaining a cautious stance on incentives, the homebuilder is expanding its community footprint and boosting shareholder returns, betting on long-term demographic demand.
Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and market volatility, a closer look reveals resilient European companies whose current share prices may not reflect their underlying strength and future growth prospects.
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.
Keefe Bruyette significantly raises its price target for Cipher Mining (CIFR), citing the company's strategic expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers as a key growth driver.
NextPower Inc. sees its price target raised by TD Cowen following a robust third-quarter earnings beat and a landmark joint venture in Saudi Arabia, signaling growing confidence in the solar technology firm's trajectory.
The Singapore-listed port operator has significantly improved its capital efficiency over five years, rewarding shareholders. Analysts are now weighing whether this trend is sustainable for long-term growth.
Australia reaffirms its commitment to building resilient critical mineral supply chains and a strategic reserve, undeterred by the U.S. stepping back from plans to guarantee minimum prices for such projects.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust revenue growth exceeding 30% for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a healthy mergers and acquisitions pipeline and resilient performance in key sectors. Leadership expressed confidence in navigating a softening property insurance market while maintaining stable casualty pricing and talent retention.
Despite a softer-than-expected first quarter, Beazer Homes USA outlines a dual strategy of solar-powered community expansion and aggressive capital returns to shareholders, aiming to boost profitability in a stabilizing housing market.
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.
International Seaways (INSW) is aggressively repositioning its fleet, securing full control of Tankers International and selling older vessels. As its stock surges, analysts are divided on whether the strategic moves have already been priced in or if significant upside remains.
Thyssenkrupp AG's stock has skyrocketed over the past year, leaving investors to grapple with a critical question: does the German industrial giant still offer value, or is it now overhyped? We delve into the valuation metrics, market context, and expert perspectives to separate signal from noise.
The Atlanta-based home improvement giant announces a restructuring that eliminates approximately 800 positions, primarily remote roles, and ends flexible work arrangements for its corporate staff.
In a strategic overhaul, International Paper announced plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies focused on North America and EMEA markets, marking the next phase of its multi-year transformation.
Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) reported record annual earnings for 2025, fueled by robust free cash flow and strategic capital returns. While Q4 faced seasonal pressures, management highlighted a late-quarter rebound in inland marine and surging demand in power generation, setting the stage for what they project as a year of steady financial performance in 2026.
South Korean regulators are forming a task force to propose stricter anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency transactions by 2026, potentially removing minimum thresholds for identity disclosure to mirror traditional finance oversight.
Tesla shares face pressure following mixed quarterly results, as surging software subscriptions and ambitious Robotaxi plans clash with declining automotive revenue and soaring capital expenditures.
Following a year hampered by supply chain issues and inventory adjustments, advanced materials maker Hexcel signals a turning point, forecasting stronger sales and profitability in 2026 as commercial aircraft production is poised for a multi-year upswing.
