South Plains Financial (NASDAQ: SPFI) announces an increased quarterly dividend to $0.17 per share, reflecting strong earnings growth and a conservative payout strategy. While the yield remains modest, analysts highlight the company's potential for sustained dividend expansion.
Facing ongoing labor disputes, Starbucks unveils a massive investment in new espresso machines, AI-assisted POS systems, and a store rating program aimed at streamlining operations and improving the partner experience.
CEO Brian Niccol says employees' questions about share prices reflect pride and care, as the coffee giant navigates workplace reforms and ongoing labor disputes.
U.S. stocks fell and precious metals plunged from record highs after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, sparking concerns over monetary policy direction and Fed independence.
A social media poll by billionaire Mark Cuban reveals a near-even split on which part of U.S. health insurance is more financially painful—premiums or deductibles. The results, and the outpouring of personal stories in the replies, underscore a system many describe as forcing impossible choices amid relentlessly rising costs.
Despite significant operational downtime from recent hurricanes, Cavco Industries reports a 12.3% year-over-year revenue increase to $507.5 million for Q2 FY2025, driven by a 15.7% jump in homes shipped. The company remains optimistic on market recovery and announces an additional $100 million share repurchase authorization.
Charter Communications reversed a year-long decline in its pay-TV business, adding 44,000 video subscribers in Q4. The unexpected turnaround, driven by simplified pricing and bundled streaming, offers a rare bright spot for a sector grappling with soaring costs and cord-cutting.
As Amazon navigates AI investments and cost-cutting, financial analysts are split on its 2026 stock trajectory. While some see stretched valuations, others point to AWS and advertising as engines for further growth.
Despite significant institutional purchases and regulatory progress, Bitcoin continues to drift lower, leading analysts and investors to question what price level will finally stem the tide.
Nikolay Storonsky, the billionaire CEO of fintech giant Revolut, has officially corrected corporate records to reaffirm his UK residency, following a brief filing that listed him in the UAE—a move that had sent shockwaves through regulators and political circles.
Gold and silver prices experienced a dramatic sell-off following President Trump's surprise nomination of former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve, sparking intense debate over future monetary policy direction.
A surprise announcement from Google DeepMind triggered a sector-wide sell-off, hitting mobile gaming and ad-tech stocks. Analysts debate the long-term implications for companies like AppLovin.
The collapse of Big Rock Sports, a major behind-the-scenes distributor for hunting and fishing retailers, marks another casualty in the sporting goods sector's struggle against e-commerce dominance and shifting consumer habits.
Panama's Supreme Court has declared CK Hutchison's concession to operate the Balboa and Cristóbal ports unconstitutional, derailing a major sale and placing APM Terminals in temporary control. The ruling intensifies geopolitical tensions over control of the strategic Panama Canal.
As hyperscalers seek alternatives to expensive GPUs, Broadcom's custom chip design expertise positions it to capture a massive share of the projected $1.4 trillion data center capex market by 2030.
The consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark announced a dividend increase to $1.28 per share, lifting its yield above 5%. However, the move comes against a backdrop of declining earnings, casting doubt on the long-term sustainability of its shareholder returns.
Despite a slight uptick in earnings per share, CDW Corporation's stock has plummeted over 38% in three years, starkly underperforming a surging market and leaving investors questioning the disconnect between financial performance and share price.
Despite significant capital investment, Atmos Energy's return on capital employed (ROCE) remains stagnant at 5.9%, trailing the industry average. This raises questions about the utility's growth efficiency, even as its stock price has soared over 112% in five years.
Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announces a dividend increase to $0.28 per share, continuing its decade-long track record of shareholder returns. Analysts highlight the payout's sustainability amid solid earnings growth projections.
The restaurant chain Steak 'n Shake has announced it will contribute $1,000 to tax-advantaged investment accounts for employees' newborns, aligning with a growing corporate trend to supplement the federal 'Trump Accounts' program aimed at generational wealth building.
