Seven Wisconsin employers filed WARN notices in January, yet the state's unemployment rate held steady at a low 3.1%. Economists point to a cooling but stable labor market, with significant workforce changes driven by retirements and sectoral shifts.
Africa's used vehicle market is on track to expand at nearly 7% annually, approaching a $200 billion valuation by 2033, as demand for affordable personal transport surges across the continent.
Zions Bancorporation has authorized a new $75 million stock repurchase program, a move analysts see as a bet on its undervalued shares and a commitment to shareholder returns as regional banks navigate a cautious regulatory environment.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo announce plans to match a $1,000 government deposit into retirement accounts for children of eligible employees, part of a new national savings initiative.
Investment firm Curreen Capital posted a 30.97% annual return for 2025, crediting its focus on undervalued, well-managed companies. The firm's latest investor letter highlights home service provider Frontdoor (FTDR) as a key holding, despite it not being among the most popular hedge fund picks.
In a strategic move emphasizing its heritage, Regal Holdings has rebranded its core manufacturing division as the historic West Bend Co., underscoring a commitment to U.S. production and Wisconsin's industrial legacy.
The Walt Disney Company announced blockbuster quarterly earnings driven by historic box office and streaming performance, though profits were pressured by a resolved YouTube dispute, rising costs, and a broader slowdown in international travel to U.S. destinations.
Amid a fragile de-escalation, Tehran confirms it is reviewing regional mediation proposals and expects a framework for renewed negotiations with Washington within days, though significant hurdles remain.
The British government is proposing legislative changes to allow troops to intercept and destroy threatening drones near defense sites, following a sharp increase in reported incidents amid heightened European security tensions.
Ripple has obtained a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's CSSF, granting it passporting rights across the European Union. This marks a significant regulatory milestone following recent UK approval and a period of aggressive fundraising and acquisitions.
As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce goods, reshape Latin American markets, governments and industries grapple with the dual pressures of affordable consumer goods and strained local manufacturing, forcing a delicate recalibration of trade policies and regional alliances.
A British Columbia court has given its final approval to Coeur Mining's planned acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal that will create a North American precious metals giant one step closer to its expected H1 2026 closing.
Amid a resilient but mixed market, companies with significant insider ownership are drawing investor attention. We examine three firms—spanning crypto, consumer staples, and finance—where management's substantial equity stakes align with ambitious earnings growth forecasts of up to 124%.
Foundation Investment Partners, through its platform Sustainable Packaging, has acquired Paper Converters, a Walterboro-based manufacturer of spiral-wound paper tubes and boards, marking a strategic consolidation in the eco-friendly packaging sector.
Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo is in advanced talks to secure a massive $16 billion funding round, potentially valuing the company at around $110 billion, as competition in the robotaxi market intensifies.
Sonesta International Hotels concludes a sweeping multi-year renovation initiative, injecting modern amenities and design into properties from New York to Kaua'i, as the company sharpens its competitive edge in the hospitality sector.
Newly released figures reveal a sharp 111% increase in unauthorized drone activity near UK defence sites in 2025, prompting an expansion of military powers to counter the aerial threat.
A Minnesota judge has freed five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father from federal custody, but their asylum case—and a heated national debate over immigration enforcement—rages on.
Morris Chang, the 94-year-old founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., made his first public appearance in over a year at a private dinner in Taipei with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The meeting, which ended months of speculation about Chang's health and public role, also served as a platform to reaffirm TSMC's central position in the global chip supply chain.
A U.S. federal judge has ordered the release of an Ecuadorian asylum-seeking father and his young son, detained in a Minnesota ICE operation, delivering a scathing critique of the administration's immigration enforcement tactics.
