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.
The Kremlin stated President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a personal appeal from former U.S. President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv until February 1, aiming to foster conditions for potential talks, though the scope and durability of the pause remain unclear.
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.
Germany's unemployment rolls swelled past 3 million in January, pushing the jobless rate to 6.6%, marking the highest January figure in a decade and signaling persistent weakness in Europe's largest economy.
Worldcoin (WLD) plunged 21% in a volatile session, yet derivatives data reveals a cohort of traders profited from the downturn. Despite the crash, on-chain metrics suggest holder accumulation is limiting sell-side pressure, setting the stage for potential consolidation.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by Myanmar's military, has secured a commanding majority in the country's protracted general election, a result widely anticipated but condemned by critics as a sham designed to cement junta control.
Kyiv expresses gratitude for a reported week-long halt to strikes on major cities brokered by the U.S. president, as freezing temperatures exacerbate the humanitarian situation. Moscow remains silent on the alleged agreement.
Reports of U.S. officials meeting with Alberta independence advocates have ignited a diplomatic row, as Canada's western province weighs a contentious push for sovereignty with an eye toward Washington.
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.
Despite recent market turbulence, a surge in eurozone business confidence is spotlighting companies where high insider ownership aligns management with shareholder interests. We examine three such firms poised for growth.
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 market turbulence, European investors are turning to high-yield dividend stocks for income stability. We examine three companies offering compelling payouts, weighing their potential rewards against inherent risks.
Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) shares have tumbled over 30% in a week, abruptly reversing a stellar year-long rally. With no clear catalyst, investors are left weighing whether the pullback presents a buying window or signals deeper concerns in the lithium sector.
Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) finds itself at a crossroads, with its stock down over 30% in the past year. Conflicting signals from valuation models paint a complex picture: is the biotech firm dramatically overvalued on traditional metrics, or deeply undervalued based on future cash flows?
Northeast Bank's Q2 2026 results reveal a bank in transition: record loan growth and a promising new small business product are countered by rising charge-offs and a token dividend, leaving analysts divided on its investment narrative.
A dominant institutional ownership stake in Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGP) underscores significant outside influence over the professional services firm's direction, while also highlighting concentrated risk and governance dynamics.
Federal officials have issued provisional approval to relocate 30 beluga whales and four dolphins from the shuttered Ontario park to accredited U.S. aquariums, averting an immediate euthanasia threat pending final health and care plans.
The Department of Homeland Security has significantly softened its initial characterization of the events leading to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by border agents, now describing the scene as involving 'several civilians' rather than a riot, raising questions about the justification for the use of deadly force.
