Drivers across the Midwest are feeling another pinch at the pump as regional gasoline averages rose for a second consecutive week, now sitting just below the national average.
As cocoa futures pull back from historic highs, Morgan Stanley boosts its price target for snack giant Mondelez International, citing improved earnings visibility. The firm maintains an Overweight rating, highlighting the company's resilient financials and shareholder returns amidst lingering sales growth uncertainties.
With its stock near 52-week highs, Western Digital prepares to unveil its AI-driven storage roadmap at a pivotal New York event, seeking to transition its narrative from cyclical recovery to structural growth.
Regional airline SkyWest, Inc. has locked in multi-year contract extensions with United Airlines and Delta Air Lines for its Embraer E175 aircraft, providing a stable foundation for growth and improved financial visibility. The agreements solidify the company's fleet strategy and partnership with Embraer amid a competitive landscape.
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.
Trimble expands its distribution network in key Midwestern markets by appointing West Side Tractor Sales Co. as a new authorized technology outlet and reseller, enhancing local access to its precision construction solutions for John Deere equipment users.
Fueled by insatiable demand for high-capacity storage from hyperscalers and the AI inference boom, Western Digital posts a 25% revenue jump and raises guidance, signaling a structural shift in the data economy.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights supply constraints as the primary force behind Western Digital's stock surge, even as analysts raise price targets. The commentary links the storage maker's fortunes to broader semiconductor and AI trends.
South Africa has ordered Israel's deputy ambassador to leave the country, declaring him persona non grata in a significant diplomatic escalation reflecting Pretoria's strong stance on the war in Gaza.
Titan Wealth Holdings has agreed to acquire Plymouth's Sound Financial Management, a move set to add approximately £600m in advised assets and bolster the group's regional presence in England's growing southwest market.
South Africa has ordered Israel's chargé d'affaires to leave the country within 72 hours, citing "unacceptable violations" of diplomatic protocol and a direct challenge to its sovereignty, further straining relations already tense over the ICJ genocide case.
African tech startups secured a record $1.64 billion in debt financing last year, a pivotal shift as mature firms seek alternative capital to fuel growth while retaining ownership, according to a new industry report.
BEN finalizes a landmark AI licensing framework for Africa and a university wellbeing pilot while bolstering its balance sheet through capital raises and debt conversion, prompting analysts to question if execution is now the priority.
SkyWest Inc. reported robust full-year 2025 financials and announced multi-year contract extensions with United and Delta for its E175 aircraft, reinforcing its strategic position as a leading regional carrier partner amid ongoing industry shifts.
Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ: NWBI) confirms a $0.20 per share dividend payment in February, maintaining its long-standing shareholder returns despite a high payout ratio that raises some sustainability questions.
Pakistani security forces conducted targeted military operations in the restive southwestern Balochistan province, resulting in the deaths of 41 militants. The raids signal an escalation in ongoing efforts to curb insurgent activities in the region.
Drivers across the Midwest are feeling the pinch as average gasoline prices rose for a second consecutive week, with regional costs now sitting significantly below the national average.
Western Digital Corp (WDC) announced a robust 25% year-over-year revenue increase for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, driven by strategic long-term agreements and a favorable product mix. While consumer segment challenges persist, the company is positioning itself to capitalize on the burgeoning data storage demands from artificial intelligence.
Shares of Southwest Airlines surged nearly 19% to a four-year peak after the carrier officially ended its decades-long open seating policy, a move analysts say could significantly boost future revenue.
Southwest Airlines capped off 2025 with record revenue and improved operations, positioning the carrier for what executives project will be a dramatic earnings acceleration next year, driven by new initiatives like assigned seating and a refined loyalty program.
