Financial Institutions Inc. (FISI) reported solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, with net income reaching $73.4 million. The community bank, leveraging its deep roots in Upstate New York, is positioning for further growth in 2026, buoyed by major local investments like Micron's semiconductor project.
The automotive safety giant posted historic sales and cash flow in 2025, powered by explosive growth with Chinese automakers and in India. While navigating a softer production forecast and tariff headwinds, management projects margin expansion for 2026.
Selective Insurance Group reported robust profitability and investment returns for 2025, driven by disciplined underwriting actions. While celebrating an 18% book value growth, management detailed significant reserve strengthening in commercial auto and outlined a confident outlook for 2026, the year of its centennial.
Financial Institutions (FISI) reported solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, beating guidance on key profitability metrics. Management highlighted disciplined loan growth, a strengthened capital position, and strategic shifts, while pointing to long-term opportunities from major industrial investments in its Upstate New York footprint.
Samsung Electronics unveils new on-device privacy controls for Galaxy users and a special Olympic Edition of its foldable phone, aiming to strengthen its brand and ecosystem ahead of the 2026 Winter Games, as its stock continues a strong run.
Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) has significantly upgraded the resource estimate at its flagship Bullabulling gold project to 4.5 million ounces, sparking renewed investor interest. Despite recent share price volatility, the long-term outlook appears buoyed by upcoming study milestones and a substantial intrinsic value gap, raising questions about whether the market is undervaluing its potential.
Energy giant Drax has secured a decade-long tolling agreement with Fidra Energy for a new 250MW battery storage system in Nottinghamshire, marking a capital-light expansion of its flexible generation portfolio as the UK races to decarbonise.
A New York federal judge has dismissed murder and weapons charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO. The ruling deals a significant setback to federal prosecutors and removes the possibility of a death penalty in the high-profile case.
Federal authorities have taken charge of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with the FBI leading the probe and the Department of Homeland Security offering operational support, according to a CBS News report citing a DHS spokesperson.
Shares in Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier plunged 9% following former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 50% tariffs and decertify its aircraft, escalating trade tensions and sparking alarm across the North American aviation industry.
The global professional services firm reported 6% organic revenue growth for the second consecutive year, fueled by its Aon United strategy and strategic acquisitions like NFP. With $7 billion in available capital, Aon is poised to accelerate investments in high-growth areas, notably the burgeoning data center and alternative capital markets.
Charter Communications reported mixed Q4 2025 results, with continued broadband subscriber pressure offset by strong mobile growth and improved video trends. CEO Chris Winfrey outlined a strategy centered on 'guaranteed' connectivity, savings, and leveraging its converged network to win in a fiercely competitive market, while CFO Jessica Fischer signaled a shift towards a more conservative balance sheet.
In a significant diplomatic gesture, China has agreed to remove travel restrictions on a group of sanctioned British lawmakers, Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed following talks with President Xi Jinping. The move comes during the first UK leader's visit to China in eight years, aimed at thawing bilateral relations.
With the specter of U.S. military action looming, Iran is engaging in a frantic diplomatic push with regional powers like Turkey, while global capitals scramble to prevent a full-scale war. Despite the outreach, analysts warn the window for de-escalation is narrowing.
B.Riley initiates coverage on BrightSpire Capital (BRSP) with a Buy rating, highlighting its robust cash position and improved credit quality as key drivers for future loan originations, while its stock trades at a discount to book value.
Analyst firm Piper Sandler reiterates its Overweight rating on AGNC Investment Corp., highlighting a favorable shift in agency mortgage-backed securities spreads that could bolster the REIT's book value.
Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ: INOD), a data engineering and AI services firm, has been awarded a place on a critical U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract vehicle, positioning it for future task orders in defense technology development and fueling analyst optimism for its 2026 growth trajectory.
Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) sees bullish sentiment from Wall Street following its Q4 2025 results, with analysts highlighting its growing recurring revenue and strategic positioning in the enterprise software market.
Immunocore Holdings (NASDAQ: IMCR) has drawn renewed bullish sentiment from analysts at H.C. Wainwright and UBS, who highlight the stock's potential as key Phase 3 trial data for its cancer immunotherapies approaches later this decade.
Shares of diversified REIT W. P. Carey have delivered a robust 31% return over the past year, prompting investors to question whether the current price near $69 represents fair value or an opportunity. A closer look reveals a complex picture where traditional metrics and cash flow models tell conflicting stories.
