Shares of Columbia Financial (CLBK) rallied sharply after the community bank announced a definitive agreement to acquire Northfield Bancorp, a move set to create New Jersey's third-largest regional bank and significantly boost future earnings.
The actively managed Schwab Core Bond ETF (SCCR), launched in early 2025, is gaining attention for its monthly distributions and a current yield of 4.32%. The fund focuses on high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated debt, offering retirees and other investors a potential source of predictable income in a shifting rate environment.
While ConocoPhillips shares have lagged the broader market over the past year, analysts maintain a moderately bullish stance, betting on a rebound despite near-term earnings pressure from volatile energy prices.
Following months of escalating tariffs, the U.S. and India have reached a tentative trade agreement. The deal, announced by former President Trump, reportedly includes a commitment from New Delhi to shift its oil imports away from Russia.
U.S. equities edged higher Monday, buoyed by a rebound in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks, alongside a surge in rare earth companies following a new strategic initiative. Gains were tempered by falling energy shares, cryptocurrency volatility, and ongoing concerns over a partial government shutdown.
U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, reversing earlier futures losses, as a stronger-than-expected manufacturing report boosted sentiment. The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 led the gains.
While the energy sector retrenched amid falling crude prices, ExxonMobil executed a massive $20 billion share repurchase program in 2025, underlining its financial muscle and commitment to shareholder returns. The oil giant also reported earnings that beat estimates, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana, even as it takes a hardline stance on reinvesting in Venezuela.
A luxury car sale took an unexpected turn when a buyer casually wired a quarter-million dollars, revealing an unconventional fortune built not on Wall Street, but on trading cards. The incident highlights the blurring lines between niche hobbies and serious wealth generation.
After two decades of explosive growth, the U.S. craft beer industry has hit an inflection point. New data reveals more breweries closed than opened in 2025, signaling a market correction driven by saturation, shifting consumer habits, and economic pressures.
Primrose Candy Co., an Illinois-based confectioner with roots stretching back to the Great Depression, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing mounting debts, rising costs, and shifting consumer tastes that have eroded its once-stable business.
While 3M shares have significantly underperformed the broader market and its industrial peers over the past year, Wall Street maintains a cautiously optimistic stance, betting on the diversified giant's long-term recovery and earnings resilience.
Prediction market platform Myriad partners with crypto prop firm AceTrader, allowing users to bet on the outcomes of a million-dollar trader competition while competing for a share of a $30,000 prize pool.
A routine traffic stop in Hazen, Arkansas, escalated into a perilous high-speed pursuit reaching 140 mph, culminating in a lone police chief facing down three suspects with a child in the vehicle. The dramatic confrontation, captured on Reelz's 'On Patrol: Live,' highlights the split-second decisions officers make when public safety and a child's welfare are on the line.
A notable investment fund has significantly reduced its position in Sirius XM Holdings, reflecting growing concerns over the audio giant's growth trajectory and competitive challenges, even as the company maintains strong cash generation.
Investment firm Artemis Investment Management has established a significant new position in Commercial Metals Company, a leading steel producer and recycler, signaling confidence in the firm's strategic direction and growth prospects despite a recent share price surge.
Sea Limited's shares have tumbled over 11% year-to-date, sparking debate among investors. While a discounted cash flow model suggests the stock is deeply undervalued, its lofty P/E ratio tells a more cautious tale. We examine the conflicting signals and what they mean for the Southeast Asian tech giant's future.
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has granted final approval for Coeur Mining's acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal into its final regulatory phase. The transaction, poised to significantly expand Coeur's precious metals footprint, advances as the miner's stock shows considerable strength over the past year.
Authorities in Arizona are conducting an urgent search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of 'Today' show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her home near Tucson. The family and sheriff's office emphasize her need for daily medication and say her disappearance is out of character.
Harrel Braddy, convicted of kidnapping a mother and daughter from their home and leaving the child to die in the Everglades, has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury declined to reinstate the death penalty.
A broad crypto market sell-off has dragged AI-linked tokens to one of their steepest weekly declines in recent memory, erasing billions in value. Despite the price pain, key infrastructure projects in the decentralized AI and agent ecosystem continue to advance.
