JPMorgan raises Edison International's price target to $66, citing model updates ahead of earnings. The utility giant, noted for its sustainable high-yield dividend, continues to benefit from California's electrification trends and regulated investment framework.
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The parent company of numerous restaurant chains will be removed from the Nasdaq exchange on February 4, transitioning to high-risk over-the-counter trading after failing to meet listing requirements.
The ASX-listed miner's heavily discounted rights issue aims to shore up its balance sheet after a period of steep losses, but analysts are divided on whether the fresh capital marks a new beginning or merely delays deeper challenges.
New data reveals tariffs imposed on key materials like steel and aluminum pushed nonresidential construction costs up 3.2% in 2025, with economists warning of continued pressure and broader impacts on equipment prices in the year ahead.
Analyst firm Clear Street has raised its price target for Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) to $20, citing a strategic joint venture with a Saudi industrial group to build a rare earth processing facility. The move aims to diversify supply chains away from China and support Western defense needs.
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The parent company of the Twin Peaks 'breastaurant' chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, raising questions about the future of its 16 Florida locations, including a Jacksonville restaurant that opened in 2023. The chain plans to remain operational during restructuring.
The iconic California-born chain Peet's Coffee is closing 27 locations, including outlets in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, as it navigates post-acquisition restructuring and a challenging market for mid-size coffee retailers.
Canadian National Railway reported improved revenue and operating income for the fourth quarter of 2025, citing productivity gains and recovery from prior-year port disruptions. However, the company issued a cautious outlook for 2026, forecasting 'flattish' freight volumes as U.S.-Canada trade tensions and a major regulatory review loom.
Barrick Gold Corporation appoints Helen Cai, a current board member with deep capital markets expertise, as its new Chief Financial Officer. The move is seen as reinforcing the mining giant's focus on disciplined financial strategy and project funding in a volatile commodity market.
The Kremlin confirmed Friday that President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a week-long pause in strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, a move initiated by a personal request from U.S. President Donald Trump. The temporary ceasefire, set to expire Sunday, comes amid a brutal cold snap and ahead of a new round of negotiations.
As equity markets show signs of fatigue after a prolonged bull run, defensive sectors like utilities are gaining attention. The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), with its low cost and stable dividend yield, presents a compelling option for investors seeking to buffer their portfolios against potential volatility.
Analyst Jason Seidl lowered CP's target to C$112 from C$116, citing reasonable valuation post-KCS merger but noting headwinds from negative estimate revisions and investor capital flowing toward U.S. rail M&A opportunities.
Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
After a three-year suspension due to insurgent violence, TotalEnergies and Mozambique have agreed to restart one of Africa's largest natural gas developments, raising hopes for economic transformation amid lingering risks.
3D Energi's failure to meet a payment obligation on the ConocoPhillips-operated Otway Basin exploration project has triggered a trading halt and raised questions about cost impacts, partnership structures, and the oil major's valuation resilience.
Preliminary Eurostat data reveals Spain and Portugal grew at more than double the eurozone average in Q4 2025, driven by resilient domestic demand and strategic advantages, while the broader bloc's recovery remains uneven.
Wildfires ravaging Argentina's Patagonia region have breached a UNESCO World Heritage site, fueling a political firestorm over President Javier Milei's deep cuts to environmental and emergency funding.
The Eurozone economy grew 0.3% in Q4 2025, matching the previous quarter's pace and easing earlier recession fears. However, analysts warn that the euro's sharp 14.4% gain against the dollar over the past year threatens to undermine the competitiveness of European exports.
