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Morgan Stanley and Barclays have both lowered their price targets for Appalachian Basin natural gas leader Antero Resources (AR), citing revised commodity forecasts. Despite the cuts, Morgan Stanley maintains an 'Overweight' rating, signaling continued confidence in the stock's long-term trajectory.
The leading U.S. liquefied natural gas exporter, Cheniere Energy, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per share, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns even as analysts adjust near-term price targets.
Analysts at Piper Sandler have slightly lowered their price target for Expand Energy (EXE), the natural gas giant formed from a recent mega-merger, reflecting near-term pressures but maintaining a bullish long-term outlook for the sector.
ExxonMobil has begun commercial operations of a significant carbon capture and storage venture with CF Industries in Louisiana, marking a key step in its strategy to become a leading player in the emerging CCS network along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank has ignited market speculation over the future path of interest rates, with analysts divided on whether his leadership would mean more cuts or a return to hawkish restraint.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is positioning its experimental obesity drug, olatorepatide, as a potential game-changer by combining significant weight loss with a dramatic reduction in 'bad' cholesterol. The company believes this dual benefit could carve out a unique niche in the competitive $150 billion market, currently led by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.
The White House has backed away from plans to set minimum prices for domestic critical minerals projects, telling industry leaders that ventures must stand on their own financially. The policy reversal, driven by funding uncertainties and market concerns, marks a significant shift in strategy for bolstering the U.S. supply chain.
MKS Instruments' recent €1 billion debt offering to refinance its balance sheet arrives as its stock rides a powerful rally, forcing investors to weigh strong operational momentum against a valuation that appears stretched.
Bank of America extends its partnership with Volvo Car Financial Services through 2030, solidifying its position in automotive lending. Concurrently, the bank joins JPMorgan Chase in matching contributions to the new federal 'Trump Accounts' child savings program, while advancing a dual-track expansion in digital services and physical branches.
Visa is aggressively expanding its footprint beyond traditional card payments, launching new initiatives in stablecoin settlements, renter-focused commerce, and streamlined crypto-to-fiat conversions. These partnerships aim to embed Visa's network into the burgeoning worlds of blockchain-based finance and essential housing expenditures.
Despite posting quarterly results that beat analyst expectations, KLA Corporation's stock plunged Friday as investors focused on management warnings about component shortages, tariff impacts, and operational constraints.
Charter Communications shares surged Friday after the cable giant reported a rare quarterly gain in pay-TV subscribers, a bright spot amid ongoing broadband pressures. The company's strategy of bundling streaming services appears to be resonating with customers.
President Donald Trump's selection of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank is widely seen as a move to accelerate the rollback of post-crisis financial rules and align regulatory policy more closely with White House objectives, analysts say.
London-based Silphium Asset Management has liquidated its entire $6.2 million position in the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT), a move that raises questions about institutional appetite for long-duration credit amid shifting economic forecasts.
As sky-high valuations plague pure-play AI stocks, a global industrial landlord is emerging as a critical—and potentially undervalued—enabler of the artificial intelligence boom through its strategic pivot into data centers.
Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) reports a strong 2025 defined by strategic capital moves and operational gains across its portfolio. The company is on the cusp of a major corporate reorganization into a single listed entity, aiming to boost liquidity and attract a wider investor base.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals reported a steady finish to 2025, driven by growth in key drugs Dupixent and EYLEA HD. While navigating competitive pressures on its legacy blockbuster, the biotech giant outlined an ambitious 2026 strategy focused on regulatory milestones and a broad clinical pipeline.
Gentex Corporation delivered a mixed 2025, with Q4 results buoyed by its Vox acquisition and improved core profitability, while tariffs on China exports continued to pressure sales. The automotive tech supplier provided a roadmap focused on advanced mirrors, sensing, and new electrochromic applications like dimmable visors.
Primis Financial (FRST) posted Q4 earnings of $29.5M, buoyed by a one-time gain. Management pegs core quarterly earnings near $8M, citing mortgage growth and deposit mix improvements as key drivers for its 2026 profitability target.
