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Brazilian federal police executed search and seizure warrants on the Rio de Janeiro state pension fund Rioprevidencia as part of an ongoing investigation tied to the collapse of Banco Master. The inquiry involves approximately 970 million reais in financial bills issued by the now-defunct private lender. Banco Master was closed by Brazil's central …
On January 22, 2026, Serina Therapeutics’ Chief Scientific Officer, Randall Moreadith, disposed of 2,500 shares of common stock at $2.95 per share, totaling $7,375. This sale came despite the stock trading lower at $2.72 and a 46.47% decline over six months. Concurrently, Moreadith exercised options for 2,500 shares at a $0.06 exercise price. Serin…
EquipmentShare.com commenced trading on Nasdaq at $28.50 per share, marking a 16% rise over its IPO price of $24.50. The construction equipment rental business successfully raised $747 million, underscoring robust investor demand and establishing a market capitalization of approximately $7.16 billion. The company’s proprietary technology platforms …
EquipmentShare.com achieved a notable milestone with its Nasdaq debut, seeing its shares rise 16.3 percent and pushing the company's valuation beyond $7 billion. The Columbia, Missouri-based firm, specializing in construction equipment rental and software, raised $747.3 million through its initial public offering by selling 30.5 million shares pric…
Advocates for immigrant rights have initiated a legal challenge aimed at stopping the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from rescinding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 5,000 Ethiopians residing in the United States. The lawsuit asserts that the termination, announced with 60 days' notice, disregards the ongoing humanitarian crisis in E…
Evans Jae A, a director at Isabella Bank Corp, recently purchased additional shares in the company during a period of notable stock appreciation. Acquired shares were bought through the bank’s deferred compensation plan. Concurrently, Isabella Bank announced the addition of Gerald J. Ritzert as its Chief Financial Officer, underscoring the institut…
UBS fund managers emphasize the growing interest of global investors in Chinese technology stocks, driven by attractive valuations, robust government support, and expansive fiscal policies in China. This shift also serves as a strategic hedge against the US dollar amid a wider market environment influenced by fiscal stimuli across regions.
David Brian Behen, a director at Isabella Bank Corporation, recently increased his shareholding by acquiring 242.0331 shares valued at $12,000 through the bank's deferred compensation plan. Concurrently, the bank announced the appointment of Gerald J. Ritzert as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over three decades of financial expertise to the inst…
Investors are increasingly rotating their portfolios towards Chinese technology stocks as a strategy to hedge against a strong U.S. dollar and capitalize on government support and relatively lower valuations. UBS's fund managers in Davos cite China's rapid technological advancement and cyclical fiscal stimulus as central to this trend, while U.S. m…
SLB told investors it can quickly ramp up work in Venezuela if appropriate licences, safety protocols and compliance arrangements are put in place. The company and Halliburton have both held discussions with U.S. officials about potential investment after political changes in Venezuela, and analysts say they are well positioned to benefit if foreig…
Since the 2003 invasion, Iraq’s oil export proceeds have been held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York through structures set up by U.S. authorities. That custody remains in place today as an account of the Central Bank of Iraq, shaping Iraq’s access to dollars, underpinning exchange-rate management and exposing the country to U.S. policy tools…
Chery Automobile Co. Ltd., a major Chinese electric vehicle producer, is actively recruiting to establish a sales and distribution network in Canada. This move comes after Canada agreed to cut tariffs on Chinese EV imports from 100% to 6.1% within a designated quota, reflecting a broader diplomatic effort to ease trade tensions between the two nati…
Melinda Marie Coffin, a director at Isabella Bank Corp, executed a purchase of 443.7273 shares on January 20, 2026, investing nearly $22,000 at $49.58 per share. The stock recently traded at $50.34, slightly above her acquisition price. Isabella Bank has delivered an impressive 107% return over the last year and sustains an 18-year streak of divide…
Neil Michael McDonnell, President of Isabella Bank Corp, has increased his stake by acquiring over 300 shares valued at $15,000. This transaction reflects ongoing confidence in the bank, which has delivered a robust 107% stock return over the past year and maintains a solid dividend record. Concurrently, Isabella Bank announced the appointment of G…
Barclays has pinpointed key US software companies expected to excel in 2026, combining established market players with innovative smaller firms. The forecast emphasizes opportunities created by advancements in artificial intelligence, alongside compelling valuations amid current economic conditions.
Jefferies has downgraded its rating on Li Auto from Buy to Hold due to intensifying competition in the family SUV sector and a subdued product development cycle anticipated to prolong the company’s strategic transition until 2026. The brokerage highlights market share decline and mounting competitive threats from notable entrants as key factors res…
Global equity markets edged higher with the MSCI world index posting modest gains, while U.S. Treasury yields declined slightly and the Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar amid speculation of imminent intervention by Japanese authorities to support their currency. Investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a packed week featuring the Fed…
A significant winter storm driven by arctic cold has begun impacting a large swath of the United States, starting with heavy snow in Northwest Texas and Oklahoma City. The storm, accompanied by dangerous ice buildup, is prompting emergency measures in at least 14 states and the District of Columbia as it advances toward the East Coast with forecast…
The U.K. stock market closed marginally lower on Friday, with sectors including Life Insurance, Fixed Line Telecommunications, and Travel & Leisure seeing notable declines. Despite the overall dip, select stocks such as Beazley PLC, Glencore PLC, and BAE Systems PLC posted gains. Commodity markets showed positive movements with increased prices in …
The London stock market closed marginally lower on Friday, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 Index retreating by 0.08%. Key losses emerged in the Life Insurance/Assurance, Fixed Line Telecommunications, and Travel & Leisure sectors, outpacing gains seen in select stocks like Beazley PLC and Glencore PLC. Commodities markets witnessed apprec…
The Spanish stock market closed lower on Friday, with the IBEX 35 index dropping 0.67%. Notable losses in the consumer services, financial services & real estate, and building & construction sectors contributed to the downward trend. While several companies posted gains, leading names such as Acerinox and International Consolidated Airlines Group r…
The Spanish stock market ended Friday’s trading session with a downturn, as the IBEX 35 index declined by 0.67%. The drop was predominantly driven by decreases in the Consumer Services, Financial Services & Real Estate, and Building & Construction sectors. Despite some notable gains in specific companies, overall market sentiment was subdued. Commo…
Portugal's main stock index, PSI, finished lower on Friday, dropping 0.54% as declining shares in the Industrials, Consumer Services, and Financials sectors pressured the overall market. While some companies like Ren Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA and Nos SGPS SA posted gains, broader market sentiment was negative with a majority of stocks fal…
At Friday's market close in Amsterdam, the AEX index experienced a marginal decline of 0.01%, driven mainly by losses in the healthcare, industrials, and financial sectors. While some individual stocks like Magnum Ice Cream Nv and Unilever PLC registered gains, prominent players such as Adyen NV and Koninklijke Philips NV saw notable declines. Comm…
The Italy 40 Index closed lower on Friday, pressured predominantly by declines in the Financial, Chemicals, and Telecommunications sectors. While several stocks, such as Saipem SpA and Eni SpA, reached multi-year highs, other notable companies including Nexi SpA and Mediobanca saw significant decreases. Commodity prices surged with oil and gold ris…
