Is Dycom's Surge in Engineering Work Hinting at Bigger Builds Ahead?
ZACKS· 2026-01-27 03:10
Key Takeaways Dycom Industries, Inc. (DY) has ramped up its engineering engagements tied to fiber-to-the-home design, network optimization and pre-construction planning. This matters because engineering work typically precedes larger, higher-margin deployment contracts. Customers outsource design and system planning when they are ready to roll out capital-intensive build phases. An elevated level of such activity suggests telecom and broadband providers could be gearing up for broader network expansions. Dy ...
Alliance Resource Partners: Harvesting Income From A Declining Coal Cycle
Seeking Alpha· 2026-01-27 03:05
Coal is a business in controlled decline, and Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. ( ARLP ), being in the coal business primarily, can be said to be also in controlled decline. This is an interesting situation - there is noMr Arunangshu Das is a software engineer, a finance and billing architect, and an active investor and entrepreneur. He is developing Tranzoro Investments to fill a critical lacunae - to help US investors understand Indian markets, and Indian investor understand US markets. For the former, he ...
Western Alliance Bancorporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Businesswire· 2026-01-27 03:04
Western Alliance Bancorporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial ResultsJan 26, 2026 10:04 PM Eastern Standard Time# Western Alliance Bancorporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial ResultsShare---PHOENIX--([BUSINESS WIRE])--Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL):Net incomeEarnings per sharePPNR1Net interest marginEfficiency ratio1Book value percommon share$293.2 million$2.59$428.7 million3.51%55.7%$67.2046.5%1, adjusted for deposit costs$61.291, excludinggoodwill a ...
EU carmakers face tough India market even after trade deal
Reuters· 2026-01-27 03:03
European carmakers, squeezed by U.S. tariffs and price wars in China, will get a welcome boost from an EU- India trade deal that sharply drops tariffs on car imports, but face a tough market dominated by homegrown firms and compact Japanese "kei cars." ...
Jingsourcing Report: China’s Record $6.3 Trillion Trade Value Reflects Supply Chain Resilience and Structural Upgrades
Globenewswire· 2026-01-27 03:02
Yiwu, China, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yiwu, China, January 22, 2026 – Jingsourcing, one of the China's leading sourcing and supply chain solutions providers, today released its annual strategic industry outlook. Under the leadership of CEO Zhu Jing, the report provides a comprehensive analysis of China's trade performance in 2025 and its implications for global e-commerce and retail brands.The data clearly indicates a structural shift: China’s total goods trade reached a historic $6.3 trillion in 2 ...
Mitsubishi Electric's ME Innovation Fund Invests in Lucend, U.S. Startup Driving Data Center Operational Optimization
Businesswire· 2026-01-27 03:00
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in Lucend, a U.S.-based startup that provides an AI platform to optimize data center operations. This is the fund's fourteenth investment to date. The rapid advancement of digitalization, including the widespread adoption of generative AI, has accelerated capital investment in data centers worldwide. Meanwhile, data center operators are being increasingly required to en. ...
Mitsubishi Electric Confirms World's First Self-recovery Property of Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite
Businesswire· 2026-01-27 03:00
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has confirmed the world's first self-recovery property of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG), a van der Waals (vdW)-layered material, in joint research with the Solid Mechanics Laboratory (Hirakata Laboratory) of Kyoto University's Graduate School of Engineering. This achievement is expected to extend the operational lifetime of micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) by utilizing vdW-layered ma. ...
Ford and General Motors in talks with First Brands over rescue financing, FT reports
Reuters· 2026-01-27 02:59
Ford and General Motors are in negotiations with bankrupt car parts supplier First Brands Group over a potential financing package to keep the Ohio-based company operating during its Chapter 11... ...
Meta: The Moneymaker Without Strong AI Capitalization
Seeking Alpha· 2026-01-27 02:59
If you want full access to all our reports, data and investing ideas, join The Aerospace Forum , the #1 aerospace, defense and airline investment research service on Seeking Alpha, with access to evoX Data Analytics, our in-house developed data analytics platform.Meta ( META ) stock has returned 9.1% since my last report, outperforming the S&P 500’s gain. In my view, the company remains a one-trick pony on ads, but the company is good at what it is doing, augmentedDhierin-Perkash Bechai is an aerospace, def ...
Twin Hospitality Group Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions to Strengthen Capital Structure
Globenewswire· 2026-01-27 02:55
Core Viewpoint - Twin Hospitality Group Inc. has initiated voluntary chapter 11 proceedings to restructure its balance sheet and enhance stakeholder value while continuing operations of its restaurant brands [1][2][3] Company Overview - Twin Hospitality Group Inc. operates specialty casual dining concepts, including Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones, aiming to redefine the casual dining experience [2][5] - Twin Peaks, founded in 2005, has 114 locations across the U.S. and Mexico, known for its sports bar atmosphere and diverse menu [6] - Smokey Bones specializes in barbecue and offers a full-service dining experience with a variety of beverages [7] Chapter 11 Proceedings - The chapter 11 process is expected to allow Twin Hospitality to strengthen its financial position and create flexibility for future growth [3] - The company plans to maintain normal operations during the bankruptcy process, ensuring continued service to customers and support for franchise partners and employees [2][3] - Legal and financial advisors have been appointed to assist in the restructuring process, including Latham & Watkins LLP as legal counsel and GLC Advisors & Co., LLC as investment banker [4]