Despite a strong quarterly market rally led by tech, Diamond Hill Capital's Large Cap Fund underperformed, citing caution on AI hype. Food distribution giant Sysco was a notable laggard in the fund's portfolio, with analysts pointing to broader concerns over consumer spending and the restaurant industry's outlook.
Amid a strong Canadian earnings season, investors are looking beyond large caps for growth. We examine three small-cap companies—in cleantech, energy exploration, and private equity—that defy the 'penny stock' stereotype with market capitalizations exceeding $30 million and distinct strategic profiles.
First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ: FBIZ) announces a dividend increase to $0.34 per share, raising its annual yield to 2.3%. While below the industry average, the bank's strong earnings growth and low payout ratio suggest a sustainable and growing income stream for investors.
Amid a tech-led market rally, investment manager Diamond Hill Capital reveals a new position in industrial conglomerate Dover Corporation, highlighting a strategic pivot towards cash-generative businesses while expressing caution on overheated AI valuations.
As Iran's cryptocurrency transactions surge to an estimated $10 billion annually, U.S. authorities are intensifying scrutiny over whether digital asset platforms are being used by state-linked entities to evade international sanctions, Reuters has learned.
Diamond Hill Capital's Large Cap Fund added Wix.com to its portfolio in Q4 2025, positioning the web development platform as a fundamentally sound investment despite recent stock weakness and a cautious view on AI hype.
As Saudi Arabia launches a National Savings Strategy, fintech startup Hakbah is bringing the traditional 'jameya' savings model online, tapping into a young user base and awaiting pivotal new regulations to scale its impact.
CNBC's Jim Cramer attributes Monday's pre-market pressure on S&P 500 futures to a cascading sell-off in gold and silver, arguing forced liquidations by over-leveraged commodity traders are creating a buying opportunity disconnected from corporate fundamentals.
A wave of insider selling at T-Mobile US, totaling over $13 million in the past year, has caught the market's attention. While recent buying by the CEO offers a counter-narrative, the sustained disposals by multiple executives prompt a closer look at the telecom giant's valuation and future prospects.
A staggering 83% ownership of Eaton Corporation by institutional investors creates a landscape of concentrated power, where major fund moves could dictate the stock's volatility and future trajectory.
Diamond Hill Capital's latest investor letter highlights General Motors' resilient performance in Q4 2025, even as the fund expresses caution toward AI-driven market euphoria and lags behind the broader value index.
Citi Research has initiated coverage on Sanofi with a Neutral rating and an €85 price target, citing pipeline setbacks and a lack of near-term catalysts. The analysis comes as the French pharma giant reports positive Phase 3 results for its eczema drug amlitelimab.
KeyBanc Capital Markets has downgraded EOG Resources from 'Overweight' to 'Sector Weight,' citing signs of productivity degradation in its core Texas shale assets. While the firm maintains a bullish view on EOG's Utica position, the move reflects heightened selectivity in the energy sector for 2026.
A decades-old estate plan unravels as one sibling uncovers evidence suggesting a brother secretly obtained half a million dollars meant for future generations, raising questions of elder financial abuse and legal recourse.
Following a modest 2.8% increase this year, early projections from the Senior Citizens League suggest next year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could shrink to 2.5%, intensifying concerns over retirees' eroding purchasing power amid rising healthcare costs.
As artificial intelligence transforms every sector, CEOs are under unprecedented pressure to demonstrate fluency and generate returns. This new mandate is shortening tenures, favoring a younger, more adaptable generation of leaders, and redefining the very skills required to steer a modern enterprise.
Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan has secured a major stake in World Liberty Financial (WLFI) through a $500 million investment, finalized days before President Trump's second inauguration, raising questions about the intersection of foreign investment, political timing, and family business interests.
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro faces backlash after stating she would jail anyone bringing a firearm into the District, regardless of permits from other jurisdictions, igniting a debate over gun rights and federal enforcement.
Plumas Bancorp announces a dividend increase to $0.33 per share, extending its nine-year payout history. While the yield remains modest, strong earnings coverage and robust EPS growth forecasts paint a picture of sustainable shareholder returns, even as the bank navigates share dilution concerns.
Elon Musk's newly merged AI venture, xAI, is actively seeking cryptocurrency experts to train its models on digital asset markets. The move follows the blockbuster union with SpaceX and points to a strategic push into AI-driven financial analysis.
