Maine moves to establish a novel regulatory framework for on-demand pay services, while Washington, D.C. debates whether to treat them as loans, highlighting a national struggle to oversee this fast-growing fintech sector.
As Baidu pivots from its search engine roots, its heavy investments in autonomous vehicle technology are beginning to yield operational results, reshaping analyst views and sparking fresh valuation discussions amidst fierce AI competition.
An Atlanta law firm is investigating Home Depot's planned layoff of nearly 800 Georgia workers, exploring a potential class-action lawsuit over whether the company violated federal notification laws.
The CoinDesk 20 Index, a key benchmark for the digital asset market, fell sharply over the weekend, with every constituent in the red. Ethereum's 13.9% drop was a primary driver of the downturn.
A synchronized plunge in traditional safe havens and digital assets has erased over $10 trillion in value, signaling a broad market reassessment of Federal Reserve policy and global liquidity conditions.
Hess Midstream Partners LP (HESM) signals a pivotal shift towards robust free cash flow generation, forecasting a 40% drop in capital expenditures for 2026 as its core system build-out concludes. Despite near-term weather headwinds, strong minimum volume commitments underpin financial targets through 2028.
Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank marks a pivotal turnaround, with major federal penalties lifted and its transformation under Scharf's leadership cited as justification for the raise.
Tree Accountancy strengthens its regional footprint by absorbing Pomegranate Consulting's UK portfolio and key staff, marking its second strategic acquisition in three years as it expands advisory services.
Facing pressure from both investors and regulators, banks and wealth managers are turning to pass-through voting mechanisms to reclaim shareholder influence and align stewardship with client values, even within passively managed funds.
A volatile January has underscored a stark shift for investors: political shocks emanating from Washington now pose a greater threat to portfolios than traditional economic or earnings concerns, reshaping risk calculus across global markets.
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As the 2027 deadline for Swift's Case Management standard approaches, banks face a strategic inflection point. Early adopters of native processing are poised to unlock operational resilience and revenue growth, while laggards risk entrenched inefficiency and competitive decline.
Aptiv reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $5.2 billion, a 3% increase, as the automotive technology leader prepares to spin off its Electrical Distribution Systems business as the independent company Versagen on April 1, 2026.
A major court judgment tied to a 2021 fatal collision, alongside other vehicle incidents, severely impacted Landstar's fourth-quarter profits, compounding pressures from skyrocketing insurance premiums.
Piper Sandler raises its price target on ImmunityBio, citing a near 700% surge in Anktiva sales and promising interim data from the QUILT trials that could support a major label expansion by 2027.
The iconic mall retailer Claire's, under new ownership, appoints retail veteran Michelle Goad as Chief Brand Officer to spearhead a transformation focused on modernizing its piercing services and store experience, betting against the e-commerce tide to reclaim its status as a cultural hub for young girls.
A suspected human smuggler with a prior conviction was shot by federal agents near the Arizona-Mexico border after allegedly firing at a CBP helicopter and agents during a foot pursuit, according to law enforcement officials.
A 68-year-old Cincinnati woman and her two adult children perished in a fast-moving house fire last month, with officials describing the conditions as 'not survivable.'
H.C. Wainwright maintains a Buy rating on Lexeo Therapeutics but slashes its price target, citing persistent market doubts over the company's PKP2 cardiomyopathy program despite encouraging early clinical results.
Aptiv PLC sees mixed but upwardly revised price targets from major analysts, with Piper Sandler upgrading the auto tech supplier to Overweight and naming it a top pick for 2026, citing its pragmatic strategy and attractive valuation.
