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.
As uncertainty shapes European markets, some investors are turning their gaze to penny stocks for potential growth. We analyze three companies—GreenMerc, Transferator, and FORIS AG—that combine intriguing prospects with the inherent risks of small-cap investing.
Despite a post-transition share price dip, Berkshire Hathaway's unique ecosystem of cash-generating assets, a colossal insurance 'float,' and a discounted valuation suggest the conglomerate is built to last, even without its legendary leader.
Nomura Holdings reported robust Q3 results, with its four main divisions hitting an 18.5-year profit high and ROE consistently exceeding targets. However, losses in its digital asset unit tempered overall gains, prompting the firm to announce a significant share repurchase program.
Personal finance authority Suze Orman cuts through the noise with six straightforward, often challenging, principles for achieving financial security. From emergency funds to retirement planning, her no-nonsense guidance demands attention.
A new civil lawsuit accuses British American Tobacco of funneling hundreds of millions to North Korea through a covert joint venture, allegedly financing weapons used in deadly attacks on American personnel in Iraq and Kurdistan.
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.
The home and security products leader raises its quarterly payout, offering a 1.9% yield. While cash flow coverage appears solid, analysts note the company's mixed dividend history and point to future earnings growth as a key sustainability factor.
Eli Lilly commits $85 million upfront and over $1.8 billion in potential milestones to partner with Repertoire Immune Medicines, aiming to develop a new class of 'tolerizing' therapies that reset the immune system without broad suppression.
With institutional investors controlling a commanding 59% stake in Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB), the bank's stock price movements are closely tied to the decisions of major funds. This analysis explores the implications of this concentrated ownership, the potential risks of a 'crowded trade,' and what it means for retail investors.
While speculative stories often captivate the market, Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) stands out with consistent profitability and disciplined leadership—traits gaining attention as investors prioritize fundamentals.
Two Hasbro investors have filed a federal derivative lawsuit, accusing the company's leadership of deliberately overproducing Magic: The Gathering cards to mask weaknesses in other divisions, a move they claim devalued the collectible game and misled shareholders about its true financial health.
Germany's unemployment rolls swelled past 3 million in January, pushing the jobless rate to 6.6%, marking the highest January figure in a decade and signaling persistent weakness in Europe's largest economy.
Worldcoin (WLD) plunged 21% in a volatile session, yet derivatives data reveals a cohort of traders profited from the downturn. Despite the crash, on-chain metrics suggest holder accumulation is limiting sell-side pressure, setting the stage for potential consolidation.
President Trump's laissez-faire stance on the dollar's slide to a four-year low risks backfiring on his core promise to lower living costs, as analysts warn a weak currency could fuel inflation and thwart rate cuts.
Exclusive: A newly revealed State Department cable directs embassies worldwide to audit all assistance programs against stringent new rules prohibiting funding for groups involved in abortion services, diversity initiatives, and gender identity advocacy, expanding a long-contested policy to nearly $30 billion in foreign aid.
A routine commute in Minneapolis turns into a biometric checkpoint, spotlighting the advanced surveillance tools—from facial recognition apps to vast data networks—now central to federal immigration enforcement. As operations intensify, questions mount over privacy, oversight, and the line between targeted enforcement and dragnet surveillance.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by Myanmar's military, has secured a commanding majority in the country's protracted general election, a result widely anticipated but condemned by critics as a sham designed to cement junta control.
Reuters reveals that senior U.S. diplomats suppressed graphic cables from aid officials detailing catastrophic famine and devastation in northern Gaza in early 2024, preventing the warnings from reaching top Biden administration leadership.
