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.
BEN finalizes a landmark AI licensing framework for Africa and a university wellbeing pilot while bolstering its balance sheet through capital raises and debt conversion, prompting analysts to question if execution is now the priority.
After delivering stellar multi-year returns exceeding 200%, Trane Technologies (TT) faces a critical valuation crossroads. Our analysis digs into whether the climate and building solutions leader's current share price still offers value or has run too far, too fast.
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.
SkyWest Inc. reported robust full-year 2025 financials and announced multi-year contract extensions with United and Delta for its E175 aircraft, reinforcing its strategic position as a leading regional carrier partner amid ongoing industry shifts.
As Medical Properties Trust (MPW) prepares to report earnings, a spike in short-dated call options and a move to new Birmingham headquarters have investors weighing the REIT's path to profitability against persistent financial risks.
Ziff Davis (ZD) shares show signs of a recent rebound, posting double-digit gains over the last quarter. Yet, a steep annual decline leaves investors questioning if the digital media firm is undervalued or facing structural headwinds. We break down the valuation debate and key risks.
Amazon is reportedly negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, a move that would reshape the AI landscape and intensify its cloud rivalry with Microsoft and Google. The potential deal highlights the soaring costs of competing in generative AI and could redefine Amazon Web Services' strategy.
The SAS subsidiary's new enhancement leverages vastly expanded consumer rate shopping data, offering hoteliers granular visibility across room types and distribution channels to refine pricing strategies.
EuroDry Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDRY) has emerged as a top performer on the NASDAQ, riding a wave of bullish momentum. With shares approaching yearly highs, analysts are debating whether the rally still presents a buying opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the dry bulk shipping sector.
Promised U.S. funds to repair Ukraine's war-shattered energy grid are caught in administrative limbo, leaving millions vulnerable to extreme cold amid renewed Russian strikes and internal U.S. agency disputes.
The Eurozone economy grew 0.3% in Q4 2025, matching the previous quarter's pace and easing earlier recession fears. However, analysts warn that the euro's sharp 14.4% gain against the dollar over the past year threatens to undermine the competitiveness of European exports.
Amid a year of both share sales and purchases by company executives, a significant insider investment by Andrew Teich signals underlying confidence in Resideo Technologies' future, even as the firm navigates a challenging financial landscape.
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 new campus in McBee, SC, aims to bolster North American supply chains for critical minerals, starting with a 2,000-ton annual processing capacity for magnet scrap.
Ark Invest's Cathie Wood suggests the recent historic rally in gold may be a late-cycle bubble, pointing to valuation metrics that have surpassed levels seen in the 1930s. The warning follows a sharp, cross-market sell-off that dragged down precious metals and cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin's sharp retreat to $81,000 on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, resulted in massive leveraged position liquidations and sent shockwaves through correlated equities.
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.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) sees its stock momentum bolstered by substantial institutional ownership, which now stands near 49%. Last week's $482 million market cap gain adds to a 22% annual return, highlighting investor faith in the Chinese education giant's post-regulatory overhaul trajectory.
