Initial unemployment filings in Illinois fell last week, reflecting a modest improvement in local labor market conditions even as national numbers held steady.
ING Groep's latest financial results reveal a strategic pivot gaining traction, with fee income now accounting for a fifth of total revenue. The bank has upgraded its income guidance for 2026 and 2027, alongside a robust shareholder return policy, prompting analysts to reassess its growth narrative in a challenging European banking landscape.
RLI Corp's latest earnings report showcases robust underwriting performance and capital returns. However, a mixed share price trajectory and premium valuation metrics are prompting investors to question whether the stock's future growth is already priced in.
Scotts Miracle-Gro is selling its Hawthorne gardening subsidiary to focus on its core lawn and garden business, while launching a significant share repurchase program to return capital to shareholders.
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.
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.
Industrial equipment maker Graco (NYSE: GGG) is expanding its powder technology footprint through the acquisition of Color Service, a specialist in gravimetric dosing. The move coincides with the company reporting record quarterly sales, fueled by organic growth and strategic integrations, signaling a period of focused expansion for the Minnesota-based firm.
Intel's latest earnings reveal persistent supply challenges in the AI chip race, while Nvidia's strategic control over production capacity cements its long-term dominance, analysts say.
In a strategic move to reduce reliance on foreign tech giants, Japan launches a national AI initiative, combining SoftBank's leadership with substantial government backing to develop a domestic foundational model.
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.
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.
Advanced talks between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy could culminate in one of the largest shale oil deals on record, signaling a new wave of consolidation as producers seek scale and efficiency amid market volatility.
London-based trading giant IG Group has completed its takeover of Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve, following regulatory approval in Singapore. The move paves the way for the launch of regulated crypto services in key markets including Singapore, Australia, and the UAE by late 2026.
While U.S.-Asia trade tensions dampened trans-Pacific volumes, robust growth in intra-Asia and Europe-Asia corridors propelled the air freight industry to a year of expansion and adaptation, signaling a shift in global trade patterns.
The popular Vietnamese-American beverage chain is implementing Square's commerce platform to unify in-store and drive-thru experiences, enhance loyalty programs, and scale its growing national footprint.
SanDisk's stock surged after the data storage giant issued a blockbuster third-quarter outlook, far exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company credited soaring demand from artificial intelligence applications and announced a major extension to a key supply agreement, highlighting the intense competition for memory chips in the AI era.
Finnish technology leader Valmet introduces a new line of bio-based press roll covers, backed by specific lifecycle assessment data, to help paper manufacturers reduce fossil resource dependence and track emissions.
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Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ: KRT) showcases a consistent 18% return on capital employed, outperforming its industry. Yet, as capital investment grows, analysts debate whether the sustainable packaging firm can accelerate value creation for shareholders seeking multi-bagger potential.
