Writing about Innospec ( IOSP ) earlier this year , I noted the risk that this specialty chemicals company could see increased pressure in its Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services businesses, and that indeed has comeAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (ot ...

In October, Calamos Investments released three Laddered Protected Bitcoin ETFs, each providing laddered exposure to three different underlying portfolios of Calamos Protected Bitcoin ETFs. With three different options on the table, advisors and investors may wonder which one can potentially best meet their needs. All three allocate across four quarterly Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETFs®, each starting in a different quarter for continuous laddered exposure. The underlying funds are designed to ...

As the above chart illustrates, AI spending in the U.S. is expected to continue to become an increasingly large portion of the U.S. GDP. While AI spending currently accounts for about 1.2% of U.S. GDP, it is projected to rise to about 5.6% by 2030. According to Alger estimates, this spending would represent about $6 trillion in spending by the end of 2030. It's important to remember that this spending isn't just solely limited to funding AI innovation and chipmaking. As Alger notes, AI expansion requires su ...

While Christmas is nearly a week away, there is still time to get packages shipped to arrive on time before the holiday. However, those shipping deadlines are rapidly approaching.  Each year, the major package delivery carriers post the deadlines that a package or mail needs to be shipped out to arrive by Christmas Eve. The deadlines vary depending on the specific shipping method.   With the deluge of packages expected during the holidays, UPS tried to encourage shoppers in September to shop and ship packag ...

In the world of oil trading, volatility is a way of life. It's also an ideal opportunity for traders to make a profit. Oil prices came under pressure today, hitting a new low not seen since 2021. The fluctuation of oil prices is a reminder that traders don't have to resort to oil futures to get in on the action. There are leveraged/inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs), in particular from Direxion Investments, that traders can also use for plays on oil or the overall energy sector. Don't Forget About Energy ...

Key Takeaways XEL is deploying AI-enabled Opower to support energy programs and enhance customer experience.The platform will provide personalized rate tools, real-time usage tracking and automated demand response.Xcel Energy expects diversified revenues, improved planning and lower costs through AI-driven analytics.Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is poised to deploy personalized energy services using AI-enabled Oracle Opower, a customer engagement platform designed to support energy programs, enhance the customer e ...

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

CLEVELAND, OHIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Supply Technologies LLC, a Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: PKOH) company, today announced plans to significantly expand its North American distribution network with a new state-of-the-art facility in Union, Ohio. Supply Technologies, a leader in supply chain management of assembly components for global OEMs, is augmenting their network of over 70+ warehouses globally with a new 375,000-square-foot distribution center. The new facility will be their flagship l. ...

Core Insights - Bread Financial Holdings (BFH) has attracted attention from investors, with Morgan Stanley setting a price target of $57, indicating a potential decrease of approximately -24.04% from its current trading price of $75.04 [1][5] - Zacks Investment Research identifies BFH as a top pick for momentum investors, awarding it a Momentum Style Score of A, which reflects strong recent price trends [2][5] - BFH's current stock price is $75, showing a slight increase of $0.65 or approximately 0.87%, with a trading range over the past year between $38.21 and $75.83, highlighting its volatility [3][5] Market Metrics - BFH has a market capitalization of approximately $3.42 billion, indicating its significant size and presence in the market [4] - The trading volume for BFH today is 32,721 shares, providing insight into the stock's liquidity and investor interest [4]

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share-repurchase program of up to $10 billion of the company's outstanding common stock. The authorization is effective immediately and does not have an expiration date. This authorization replaces the prior share-repurchase program, which had approximately $1.5 billion in common stock repurchases remaining, and reflects Truist's ongoing commitment to deli ...