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First BanCorp (FBP) has delivered solid fundamentals — high ROE, manageable leverage, double-digit earnings yield and a 2.8% dividend. The recent run and modest technical pullback set up a tactical long trade for investors willing to hold through near-term Fed noise. Entry at $27.25, stop $26.00, target $31.00 over a mid-term (45 trading days) hori…
Oil prices climbed further on Friday as renewed attacks on shipping and reports of damage to Saudi energy infrastructure heightened concerns over supply disruptions. Brent touched near $110 a barrel and both Brent and WTI posted double-digit weekly gains amid intensified U.S.-Iran exchanges and growing Houthi influence over key transit routes.
Gold stabilized on Friday after a near 2% overnight drop as a hotter-than-expected U.S. producer price report, rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve will tighten policy at its September meeting. Short-term technical pressures persist, but strong physical ETF demand and record holdings provid…
U.S. Department of Agriculture data show the first confirmed case of New World screwworm in a horse within the United States, identified in Presidio County in southern Texas. The Texas Animal Health Commission has restricted movement of warm-blooded animals from a designated infested zone covering parts of Presidio and Jeff Davis counties. The disc…
Antofagasta's investments in water infrastructure materially de-risk copper expansion projects. That improves production optionality, shortens permit timelines, and reduces ESG-related tail risks. This trade targets a constructive re-rating as desal projects commission and copper demand from electrification re-accelerates.
Marqeta looks like a sensible long on improving earnings revisions, positive free cash flow and an attractive enterprise value relative to market cap. Pairing that long with a short on Block (hedge notional) isolates macro/consumer risk and takes advantage of valuation divergence. Actionable plan with entry, stop and target for the MQ leg and sizin…
North American Construction Group Ltd. announced the appointment of Brad Rogers as President, CEO and Director effective December 1, 2026. Rogers brings over 30 years of executive experience in mining and industrial services globally, positioning NACG for growth in its core markets across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. The company expects his lea…
Heartland Express, Inc. has been recognized with the 2026 Quest for Quality Award by Logistics Management Magazine for the 21st time in 23 years, highlighting its excellence in expedited motor carrier services based on criteria such as on-time performance, customer service, and equipment. The company emphasizes its commitment to safety, efficiency,…
Descartes Systems Group announced its fiscal 2027 second quarter financial results, highlighting a 12% increase in revenues to $201.1 million and 32% growth in net income to $50 million compared to the prior year quarter. The company's services revenue grew 13%, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 47%. Descartes made significant acquisitions o…
Capital Southwest Corporation announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% notes due 2031. The notes will mature on September 15, 2031, and were priced at 98.985% of par resulting in a yield-to-maturity of 6.994%. Proceeds will primarily be used to repay existing debt under the compan…
Energy Fuels (UUUU) is a high-conviction, high-risk long trade for investors willing to bet that the company’s White Mesa Mill, rare-earth moves and the $1.9B Vacuumschmelze acquisition re-rate the stock. Current valuation looks rich on traditional metrics, but catalytic asset integration, rising uranium prices and Western supply-chain commitments …
HII highlighted its commitment to workforce development and industrial capacity at Delta Fest 2026, emphasizing long-term investments in training, supplier readiness, and community support to meet growing shipbuilding and construction demands. The company showcased its established apprenticeship programs and supplier network as foundational to sust…
Richtech Robotics will showcase its AI-enabled humanoid robot DEX and autonomous mobile robot Titan 440 working collaboratively through a centralized intelligent platform at IMTS 2026. The demonstration highlights their connected robotics ecosystem aimed at automating industrial fulfillment tasks by coordinating workflows and supporting human-robot…
Mexico's benchmark S&P/BMV IPC ended Thursday down 1.09%, driven by declines in the Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples sectors. Market breadth favored losers, with 155 stocks falling against 92 advancers and eight unchanged. Gold futures slid sharply while U.S. crude rallied and Brent edged lower; major MXN crosses were ess…
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) filed with the Surface Transportation Board a description of anticipated conditions to address competitive harms from the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger. CN aims to preserve rail competition in key Midwest markets by securing access to new locations such as St. Louis and Kansas City and mai…
Firstborn Top Capital, a Malaysia-based licensed private financing company, is set to become a publicly traded company on Nasdaq through a business combination with ARC Group Acquisition I Corp (ARCL). Upon closing expected in Q1 2027, ARCL will rename to BlueCrest Investment, Inc. and trade under ticker BCIN. The transaction values the company at …
Berkshire Hathaway's leadership under Greg Abel has shifted from cash accumulation to active deployment: $31B spent in Q2 2026, including $17B into Alphabet and $4.53B in buybacks. At a $1.09T market cap, 12.6x earnings and a $366B cash reserve, the setup looks like the start of a new 'double compounding' cycle — operating profit growth plus accele…
ICE November canola futures rose modestly on Thursday, supported by advances in Chicago soyoil and soybeans and a notable jump in crude oil prices tied to escalating conflict in the Middle East. Despite the rise, harvest progress in Western Canada remains slow because many fields are too wet for combining, while prices sit well above most forecasts…
Evolution Petroleum Corporation announced a $0.12 per share cash dividend for fiscal Q1 2027, marking its 52nd consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 21, 2026. This reflects the company's commitment to shareholder returns and its stable financial position in the U.S. …
TTM Technologies has priced $500 million in 6.75% senior notes due 2034 as part of a private offering to fund the acquisition of Epiq Solutions and support other corporate activities. The notes are senior unsecured obligations guaranteed by subsidiaries and will close subject to standard conditions. The offering is not contingent on the acquisition…
RUM Group Inc. announced it will acquire additional shares of Northern Data AG, increasing its ownership from 85.2% to approximately 98%, with intent to fully own Northern Data by initiating squeeze-out proceedings for the remaining shares. This move follows a significant $13.7 billion GPU services agreement and underscores RUM Group's push to stre…
Kadant Inc., a global supplier of industrial processing technologies, announced a CEO succession plan where Michael C. Colwell will assume the roles of president, COO, and CEO by January 2027, succeeding Jeffrey L. Powell who will become executive chairman for one year before transitioning to a non-executive chairman role. The succession plan aims …
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. announced that its annual meeting of shareholders will take place on November 19, 2026, in New York. The fund focuses on investing in smaller capitalization Japanese companies aiming for long-term capital appreciation. Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. manages the fund and acts as its investment adviser.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. announced monthly cash distributions of $0.0956 per share for October, November, and December 2026 under its Level Distribution Plan. The plan aims to provide a consistent monthly payout, which may include net investment income, realized capital gains, or return of capital. The Fund invests primarily in small…
Constellation Brands, a leading U.S.-based beverage alcohol company, will report its Q2 Fiscal 2027 financial results for the period ended August 31, 2026, on October 6, 2026, after U.S. market close. The company will host a conference call the following morning to discuss results, performance, strategic initiatives, and outlook.
