As major indices hold steady amid market volatility, a closer look reveals resilient small-cap banks with strong fundamentals trading at a discount. We analyze three community-focused institutions that may offer investors a compelling opportunity.
An Ohio mail carrier's Facebook post detailing unsafe conditions after a major winter storm led to his suspension without pay. Now reinstated but on stress leave, he is pushing for systemic changes in safety protocols and communication within the U.S. Postal Service.
Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue is laying off 69 employees in New Jersey as it closes three discount outlets, part of a broader restructuring following its acquisition of Neiman Marcus and a pre-negotiated bankruptcy filing.
Ryan Dodd, 44, faces multiple felony charges including first-degree murder in the killing of Ashley Stewart, 41, who was found with multiple stab wounds in her Oswego home last week.
The famed Pennsylvania groundhog saw his shadow on Gobbler's Knob, forecasting a prolonged winter season as thousands braved the cold for the iconic ceremony, while meteorologists warn of ongoing cold spells across the eastern U.S.
With a partial government shutdown entering its third day, the House prepares to vote on a Senate-crafted funding deal. While Speaker Johnson eyes a Tuesday resolution, deep partisan divisions over Homeland Security funding and procedural hurdles threaten to prolong the stalemate, leaving thousands of federal employees working without pay.
A Boston woman's call to a popular finance show reveals a marriage buckling under the weight of multi-million dollar real estate debt and conflicting risk appetites, highlighting how financial discord can threaten relationships.
A revised analyst price target for Grupo Financiero Banorte (BMV:GFNORTE O) is refocusing investor attention on the Mexican banking giant, highlighting how evolving assessments of risk and growth potential can rapidly reshape a stock's narrative.
Barrell Craft Spirits has sold a contract bottling plant in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, consolidating operations back to its Louisville site amid shifting consumer demand and a broader slowdown in the US whiskey category.
Investment firm Giverny Capital has sold its position in auto-finance provider Credit Acceptance Corporation, citing a challenging market environment dominated by AI hype and large-cap tech outperformance. The move highlights a broader divergence between fundamental business performance and current investor sentiment.
Freshly released documents from the Epstein files include a 2009 email from Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, congratulating the convicted sex offender on the birth of a child—a claim that revives long-standing speculation about a potential secret heir to his fortune.
Auna S.A. (NYSE:AUNA) saw its market value shed $55 million last week, with its largest shareholder group—private equity firms—absorbing the heaviest losses. We analyze the ownership structure and what it means for the Latin American healthcare provider's future.
Apollo Global Management is deploying billions into AI data center infrastructure and European logistics real estate, underscoring a strategic shift towards hard assets tied to technological transformation and supply chain resilience.
Nominee Kevin Warsh's desire to aggressively shrink the Federal Reserve's multi-trillion dollar holdings collides with a financial system now structurally dependent on ample liquidity, making rapid contraction a high-risk endeavor, analysts say.
The luxury retailer is moving to terminate its 'Saks on Amazon' partnership as part of its Chapter 11 proceedings, aiming to refocus on core luxury operations while navigating disputes over financial commitments and brand concerns.
As major U.S. banks wrap up their fourth-quarter earnings, a clear divergence emerges. While PNC and Bank of America post strong results, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase face headwinds. Truist Financial charts a middle course, meeting revenue expectations as the sector navigates a complex economic landscape.
A quiet crisis is eroding the foundation of U.S. economic decision-making. As key federal data agencies face budget cuts, political pressure, and operational challenges, the resulting information gap could leave policymakers and businesses 'flying blind,' increasing the risks of policy missteps, deeper recessions, and prolonged unemployment.
Despite an 8.3% year-over-year revenue dip, First Merchants Corporation reported resilient fourth-quarter earnings, buoyed by disciplined deposit strategies and robust loan expansion. CEO Mark Hardwick pointed to strong commercial activity as a key driver, even as analysts probe the sustainability of growth and integration challenges ahead.
A sharp decline in Bitcoin has dragged the entire cryptocurrency market down with it, underscoring a stubborn reality: despite years of innovation and thousands of new tokens, the sector still moves as one, offering investors little shelter from volatility.
Enterprise Financial Services Corp. (EFSC) reported fourth-quarter revenue that surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by net interest income expansion and robust deposit growth. The regional bank's results were bolstered by recent branch acquisitions and disciplined pricing, though investors are now watching how it navigates potential rate cuts and credit quality.
