Claims Would Strengthen Competitive Moat and Reinforce Market Leadership Omnibus Application includes 167 Invention Claims Covering 5E's End-to-End Borate Mining, Bolstering Long-term IP Protection HESPERIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. ("5E" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:FEAM)(ASX:5EA), a U.S. development-stage company focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron derivative materials, has filed an omnibus ...

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, today reported results for its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year ended October 31, 2025. Fourth quarter net sales were $1.07 billion, compared to $1.08 billion in the same period of fiscal 2024. Full-year net sales were $4.51 billion, compared to $4.58 billion in fiscal 2024, with most of the difference due to prior year divestitures of non-core assets. Fourth. ...

Board Appoints Independent Director Carl A. Guarino as Chairman as Part of Planned Transition ® OAKS, Pa., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) today celebrates the extraordinary career of Alfred P. West, Jr., the company's founder and Executive Chairman of the Board, who resigned from his role as a director and board chair as part of a planned transition effective Jan. 1, 2026. The Board has appointed Carl A. Guarino, an independent director of SEI's Board, as Chairman effective Jan. 1, 2026. W ...

Sands Capital, an investment management company, released its “Sands Capital Global Growth Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Global Growth adopts a flexible approach to identify the most promising growth companies worldwide. Global equities surged in the quarter, although leadership remains concentrated. In this environment, the strategy returned -2.0% compared to 7.6% for the MSCI ACWI. You can check the fund’s top 5 holdings to know more about its best ...

Food and drink exports from the UK to the EU have dropped by almost a quarter in the past five years compared to the corresponding period before Brexit. The findings were revealed in a trade report from the UK's Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which suggests exports have declined 23.4% in the last five years. Exports to some key EU markets have dropped sharply, according to the latest Trade Snapshot figures. Food and drink shipments to Germany fell 59.1% between 2021 and 2025 compared to the five year ...

Dec 17 (Reuters) - Amazon is in talks to invest in OpenAI in a potential deal that could value the ChatGPT-parent at over $500 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter. The potential deal underscores the AI industry's insatiable need for computing power as firms race to develop systems that match or surpass human intelligence. Here is a list of multi-billion-dollar AI, ​cloud and chip deals signed recently: OPENAI DEALS AMAZON AND OPENAI Amazon is considering an investment of around $1 ...

Core Insights - Financial advisors provide essential services that can significantly impact personal financial management and decision-making [4]. Group 1: Financial Management - Financial advisors assist in setting up sustainable household budgets and review them as circumstances change, such as income increases or new expenses [5][8]. - They help in planning for taxes year-round, employing strategies to legally minimize tax burdens and teaching clients various tactics to shield income from taxes [10]. Group 2: Major Life Decisions - Financial advisors can guide clients through significant life decisions, such as career changes, relocations for better opportunities, or considerations for early retirement, by assessing financial risks and benefits [6][8]. Group 3: Insurance Guidance - Advisors provide assistance in evaluating and obtaining the right types of insurance, including health, life, and long-term care insurance, ensuring comprehensive financial protection [9].

Core Viewpoint - Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is favoring a merger with Netflix over a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, emphasizing the Netflix deal's superior value and lower risk for shareholders [2][4][5]. Group 1: Warner Bros. Discovery's Position - WBD's board rejected Paramount's offer of $30 per share, recommending shareholders accept Netflix's offer of $27.75 per share, which includes a separation of its cable networks from HBO and HBO Max [2][4]. - WBD's board chair stated that Paramount's offer was inadequate and posed significant risks to shareholders, particularly regarding financing issues [3][4]. - WBD shareholders have until January 8 to decide on Paramount's offer, with a potential $2.8 billion fee payable to Netflix if the deal collapses [4]. Group 2: Netflix's Strategy and Offer - Netflix's co-CEOs praised WBD's decision, asserting that the merger agreement is in the best interest of stockholders and will enhance consumer choice and value [5][6]. - The Netflix-WBD deal is projected to close within 12 to 18 months, with Netflix confident in obtaining regulatory approvals [6][10]. - The total equity value for WBD stockholders in the Netflix deal is $27.75 per share, comprising $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix stock, along with additional value from the separation of Discovery Global [11]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The global entertainment market is highly competitive, with Netflix currently holding an 8% TV view share in the U.S., while a combined Netflix-HBO/HBO Max would only increase this to 9.2% [15]. - If Paramount were to acquire WBD, its market share would rise to 14%, highlighting the competitive stakes involved in the merger [15]. - Netflix aims to leverage Warner Bros.' successful theatrical film division and HBO's prestige television to enhance its content offerings and market position [20][21]. Group 4: Commitment to Creative and Consumer Value - Netflix is committed to preserving Warner Bros.' film library and ensuring theatrical releases with standard windows, marking a shift in its business model [22][24]. - The merger is expected to create more opportunities for creators and enhance the overall entertainment industry by combining Netflix's global reach with Warner Bros.' production capabilities [20][21]. - Netflix emphasizes its track record of value creation and operational excellence, aiming to continue this legacy through the merger with Warner Bros. [13].

Sands Capital, an investment management company, released its “Sands Capital Global Growth Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Global Growth adopts a flexible approach to identify the most promising growth companies worldwide. Global equities surged in the quarter, although leadership remains concentrated. In this environment, the strategy returned -2.0% compared to 7.6% for the MSCI ACWI. You can check the fund’s top 5 holdings to know more about its best ...

Core Insights - PayPal has submitted regulatory applications to establish PayPal Bank, aimed at providing lending solutions and interest-bearing savings accounts for small businesses [1][2] - The bank's establishment is intended to enhance PayPal's efficiency in supporting small business growth and economic opportunities in the U.S. [5] - Since 2013, PayPal has facilitated over $30 billion in loans and working capital to more than 420,000 business accounts globally [8] Regulatory Framework - Industrial banks, like PayPal Bank, are regulated by states and the FDIC, allowing non-financial companies to own and operate them [9][11] - These banks can offer various consumer and commercial loans and accept federally insured deposits, similar to traditional banks [11] Leadership and Strategy - Mara McNeill has been appointed as the president of PayPal Bank, bringing over 25 years of experience in banking and commercial lending [5] - The establishment of PayPal Bank aligns with the current deregulatory environment encouraged by the Trump administration, which aims to spur growth in financial institutions [11][12]