New data reveals a historic influx of foreign capital into Canada and Mexico last year, defying global trends and cementing the continent's status as a premier manufacturing and supply chain hub. The boom coincides with targeted efforts to attract Japanese investment to Texas and expansions in critical rail infrastructure.
In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Saudi Arabia has replaced its high-profile investment minister with a senior sovereign wealth fund executive, signaling a more aggressive and financially-driven approach to attracting foreign capital as major projects face reassessment.
Buoyed by a record year of acquisitions and a robust balance sheet, retail REIT Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC) projects continued growth into 2026. The company raised its investment guidance and provided a confident outlook, citing a strong pipeline and disciplined capital strategy.
Chimera Investment Corporation reports on a transformative 2025, highlighting strategic portfolio diversification, the integration of Home Express Mortgage, and a significant dividend increase as it builds a 'durable' hybrid real estate investment trust.
EPR Properties reports strong 2025 results with a swing to profit and a 5.1% dividend increase, while unveiling an aggressive $400-$500 million investment plan for 2026 and a key leadership change, testing investor confidence in its pivot from traditional theaters.
At 77, Jane Perry's £2 million ISA portfolio stands as a testament to a simple, disciplined investment strategy begun in the 1980s. Her story challenges the gender investment gap and offers a blueprint for long-term wealth building.
In a strategic move signaling a new phase for its ambitious Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has appointed Fahd bin Abduljalil al Saif as its new investment minister, replacing Khalid Al-Falih. The change comes as the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund prepares to unveil a recalibrated five-year strategy.
In a significant portfolio shift disclosed Tuesday, Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new investment in The New York Times valued at over $350 million, while reducing its position in Apple. The move comes weeks after Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO.
Ladder Capital Corp. (NYSE: LADR) closed a transformative 2025 by securing its position as the only investment-grade commercial mortgage REIT, reporting solid Q4 earnings and outlining an aggressive growth strategy focused on loan originations for the year ahead.
Progressive Corporation (PGR) reported stronger-than-expected Q4 2025 underwriting results, driven by growth in personal auto and property premiums. However, a shortfall in net investment income and persistent auto insurance sector pressures present a mixed picture for investors, shifting focus to the company's upcoming capital strategy update.
A sharp decline in foreign direct investment into emerging markets is being driven not by geopolitics alone, but by a growing thicket of complex EU sustainability rules, critics argue. The bureaucratic burden is pushing companies to retreat, leaving smaller producers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America behind.
As skill gaps widen, forward-thinking finance chiefs are applying capital allocation discipline to workforce development. The goal: measuring the tangible return on every learning hour in an era of rapid technological change.
Facing stringent U.S. restrictions on investing in Chinese technology sectors, American institutional investors are pushing Asian fund managers to create parallel investment vehicles that exclude sensitive holdings, reshaping the landscape of cross-border capital flows.
EPR Properties reported stable portfolio performance and year-over-year earnings growth for 2025, while outlining an aggressive investment plan for the coming year. The experiential REIT also announced a dividend increase and a key leadership transition.
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) reported fourth-quarter revenue that beat Wall Street forecasts, driven by a surge in climate-focused deals. However, the company's operating margin contracted as it invested heavily to scale its investment platform.
Dynasty Financial Partners has completed its sixth minority capital raise, drawing investment from a blend of existing partners, new institutional backers like Fortress Investment Group, and its own community. The funds are earmarked for technology, recruitment, and expanding service offerings for its network of independent firms.
Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) has outlined an aggressive expansion strategy, raising its 2026 investment target to $1.4-$1.6 billion and increasing its dividend, following solid 2025 results. The move underscores the retail REIT's commitment to acquisition-led growth but intensifies the focus on its ability to execute without diluting shareholder value.
A new registered investment advisor, Aerodigm Wealth, has launched in Portland following a management buyout of the wealth division from accounting firm Delap LLP. With $1.5 billion in assets, the firm is positioned to serve ultra-high-net-worth clients with a core strategy built around advanced tax efficiency.
Goldman Sachs' investment arm leads a major funding round in Fieldguide, an AI platform for auditors and accountants, signaling a strategic push into the automation of professional services and a potential new growth vector for the Wall Street giant.
The Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund is drawing criticism for investment policies that effectively exclude major British defence contractors while maintaining indirect exposure to Chinese technology firms linked to Beijing's military-civil fusion strategy.
