Primis Financial (FRST) posted Q4 earnings of $29.5M, buoyed by a one-time gain. Management pegs core quarterly earnings near $8M, citing mortgage growth and deposit mix improvements as key drivers for its 2026 profitability target.
Facing a new U.S. threat of tariffs on nations supplying oil to Cuba, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledges to pursue diplomatic channels and seek alternatives to avert a potential humanitarian crisis on the island, while safeguarding Mexico's own economic interests.
Shares of USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) recovered Wednesday following a sharp sell-off, buoyed by an analyst's upgraded price target and reinforced by a recent $3.5 billion capital infusion from public and private sources.
Initial unemployment filings in Illinois fell last week, reflecting a modest improvement in local labor market conditions even as national numbers held steady.
A U.S. license shift paves the way for Chevron to expand its unique position in Venezuela's oil sector, offering potential upside amid significant political and operational risks.
Fermi Inc. is confronting multiple class action lawsuits alleging it misled investors about tenant demand and funding risks for its flagship AI data center project, Project Matador. The legal challenges emerge as the company navigates a high-stakes, capital-intensive build-out in a competitive sector.
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is deepening its international footprint, announcing new assembly plans in India, a strategic pivot in Mexico, and a battery plant partnership in Vietnam, as it seeks to insulate itself from trade barriers and tap into regional growth.
Homebuilding giant PulteGroup announces the sale of its off-site manufacturing division, pivoting to a partnership model to streamline operations and concentrate on its core business as it navigates a persistent valuation gap with peers.
Rogers Communications Inc. reported robust fourth-quarter 2025 results, with revenue reaching C$6.17 billion and net income of C$743 million. The company's strategic pivot into sports and media, fueled by the MLSE acquisition and content partnerships, is emerging as a significant growth driver, challenging its traditional telecom narrative.
Shares of International Paper (IP) have retreated sharply in recent sessions, underperforming its longer-term track record and prompting a fresh debate among investors over whether the packaging giant is now undervalued or facing deeper headwinds.
Silvercorp Metals has solidified its expansion into Central Asia by acquiring a majority stake in Chaarat ZAAV CJSC, forming a joint venture with state-owned Kyrgyzaltyn to develop permitted gold projects. The move signals a strategic pivot for the historically silver-focused miner as it seeks to balance geographic and commodity risks.
Planet Labs secures a strategic enterprise agreement with the Slovenian government, expanding its public sector footprint with applications in agriculture, urban development, and disaster preparedness. The deal comes as investors scrutinize the company's premium market valuation amidst growing competition in the Earth observation sector.
Realty Income, the renowned monthly dividend payer, is making a strategic pivot by acquiring industrial assets in Mexico and establishing a new fee-based asset management business for institutional investors, signaling a significant expansion beyond its core U.S. retail net-lease portfolio.
A pair of aviator sunglasses worn by French President Emmanuel Macron during a high-profile moment at Davos has triggered a global sales frenzy for the historic brand Henry Jullien. While the Italian-owned company sees its stock and orders surge, industry veterans question whether the presidential spotlight can stem the long-term decline of French eyewear manufacturing.
Elon Musk is exploring strategic mergers for SpaceX, with discussions underway for potential combinations with either Tesla or his AI startup xAI, as the billionaire seeks to consolidate his sprawling technological ventures ahead of a landmark public offering.
South African low-cost carrier Lift has secured membership in the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a key milestone that validates its business model and facilitates its planned regional expansion into Mauritius and Reunion.
Drivers across the Southeast are feeling the pinch as average pump prices in the Lower Atlantic region rose to $2.75 per gallon this week, continuing an upward trend that analysts link to seasonal demand and refinery adjustments.
As copper prices surge over 40% since August, driven by supply constraints and green energy demand, investors are eyeing major producers BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, and Southern Copper, each offering a distinct path to exposure in the red-hot market.
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor known for his hawkish views and nuanced stance on Bitcoin, to chair the central bank. The move sets the stage for a contentious Senate confirmation battle and could herald a significant shift in U.S. monetary policy.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, was discharged from a Brasília eye hospital on Friday after a successful cataract operation. The veteran leftist leader is recovering at a presidential retreat and is scheduled to return to work on Monday, amid a busy domestic and international agenda.
