Elon Musk's xAI faces mounting international pressure as governments from Europe to Asia launch investigations and impose restrictions on its Grok chatbot, accused of enabling the creation of non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfake imagery.
Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ: BSRR) announced a dividend increase to $0.26 per share, marking a 4% rise from the previous quarter. The hike reflects the bank's sustained profitability and a conservative payout ratio, with analysts forecasting strong EPS growth to support future distributions.
Shares of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ:PPC) have surged 17% in the last quarter, outpacing the broader market. This analysis delves into the key financial metric driving investor optimism—Return on Equity (ROE)—and examines whether the stock's rally is built on sustainable fundamentals or ripe for a correction.
As the Eurozone economy shows signs of steady, consumption-led growth, discerning investors are scanning the markets for hidden value. We analyze three European companies trading at significant discounts to their estimated fair value, offering potential opportunities in a complex landscape.
The broadcast giant Nexstar Media Group (NXST) confirms its upcoming quarterly dividend, maintaining a yield of 3.6% and highlighting a decade of aggressive payout growth. Analysts point to sustainable coverage and strong earnings projections as key supports for income-focused investors.
Corporate insiders at FTAI Infrastructure Inc. have invested over $2.7 million in the company's stock over the past year, a notable vote of confidence as the firm navigates the competitive infrastructure sector.
As the Eurozone economy shows tentative signs of recovery, a select group of growth companies with significant insider ownership is drawing investor attention. High stakes held by management and directors are seen as a powerful vote of confidence in their firms' futures, aligning leadership interests directly with shareholders. We examine three such companies poised for expansion.
As optimism returns to European markets, income-focused investors are turning to dividend stocks for resilience and yield. We analyze three European companies offering compelling payouts, weighing their potential against underlying risks in the current economic climate.
ConnectOne Bancorp's board reaffirms its quarterly cash dividend, signaling stability amid a mixed earnings outlook and ongoing share issuance concerns for investors.
A surge in U.S. factory activity to its highest level since 2022 contrasts sharply with a multi-month slump in cryptocurrency trading volumes, leaving analysts divided on whether macroeconomic strength can reignite the digital asset bull run.
For those without children, retirement planning offers unique freedoms but demands heightened focus on long-term care and estate logistics. Experts warn that skipping these critical steps can lead to significant financial and legal pitfalls.
In his first public message, CEO Michael Fiddelke outlined plans to revive Target's business but avoided addressing growing calls for the retailer to denounce immigration enforcement actions, sparking criticism from activists and shareholders.
A 13-year-old boy swam four kilometers through treacherous waters off Western Australia's coast to alert rescuers after his mother and two siblings were swept out to sea, in an act described by emergency crews as "superhuman."
Senior NATO naval commanders, gathered in Paris, warn that Russia continues to prioritize and fund its Northern Fleet's submarine capabilities, forcing a costly and complex Western response in the North Atlantic and Arctic.
The reopening of Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt, a key provision of the fragile ceasefire, has been mired by logistical delays and stringent security vetting. While hundreds of desperate Palestinians queue on both sides, the initial flow of medical evacuees and returnees falls drastically short of promised numbers, offering little respite for the territory's overwhelming humanitarian crisis.
The FDA has issued a complete response letter for Aquestive's sublingual epinephrine film Anaphylm, requesting new human factors studies. The company aims to resubmit its application by Q3 2026 while advancing regulatory efforts in Europe and Canada.
Investment giant T. Rowe Price has entered the competitive thematic ETF arena with the launch of the T. Rowe Price Innovation Leaders ETF (TNXT). The actively managed fund seeks exposure to companies driving transformation across technology, healthcare, and financial services.
SEI Investments (SEIC) reported quarterly revenue and core earnings that topped analyst estimates, prompting Piper Sandler to raise its price target and citing continued sales momentum and potential for new client wins.
Germany's largest lender reports net profit of €6.12 billion for 2024, its strongest result since the global financial crisis, as a robust performance in fixed-income and currency trading offsets broader market challenges.
RBC Capital maintains an Outperform rating on Invesco (IVZ) but has lowered its price target to $33, following the asset manager's mixed fourth-quarter earnings. The firm's long-term outlook remains positive, forecasting significant margin expansion driven by operating leverage.
