M&T Bank Appoints Jeff Carpenter Regional President for Massachusetts
Prnewswire· 2026-02-02 12:05
Core Insights - M&T Bank has appointed Jeff Carpenter as the new Regional President of Massachusetts, emphasizing the bank's commitment to local leadership and customer service [1][3]. Company Overview - M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, providing banking products and services across 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. [6]. Leadership Appointment - Jeff Carpenter has over 20 years of experience in corporate and specialty banking and previously served as Executive Vice President, Head of Specialty and Corporate Banking since 2023 [2][5]. - In his new role, Carpenter will oversee various banking sectors including retail, business, commercial, and wealth management, while leading a collaborative team in Boston [2][3]. Community Engagement - Carpenter is actively involved in the Boston community, serving on several boards such as the YMCA of Greater Boston and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce [2][3]. - M&T Bank employs 678 people in Massachusetts and operates 61 branches, contributing nearly $5 million to local nonprofits and providing 7,300 hours of volunteer service last year [4]. Strategic Focus - Carpenter aims to deepen partnerships in sectors like innovation, medical research, and higher education, while fostering a workplace culture that promotes creativity and high performance [3][4].
Edwards Lifesciences to Present at the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference
Businesswire· 2026-02-02 12:05
Edwards Lifesciences to Present at the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care ConferenceFeb 2, 2026 7:05 AM Eastern Standard Time# Edwards Lifesciences to Present at the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care ConferenceShare---IRVINE, Calif.--([BUSINESS WIRE])--Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW) today announced it will participate in the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference on Monday, Mar. 2, 2026.Scott Ullem, chief financial officer, is scheduled to present at 9:50 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the presen ...
USANA Exec. Chairman/CEO Kevin Guest on Self-Renewal Day: Break Comfort Zones for Strategic Growth with Six Steps
Prnewswire· 2026-02-02 12:05
Core Insights - Self-Renewal Day serves as a reminder for business leaders to reassess their strategies and personal development in the face of market disruptions and evolving leadership demands [1][2] - Kevin Guest, CEO of USANA Health Sciences, emphasizes that growth is a deliberate choice and that self-renewal is essential for sustained corporate success [2][3] Company Overview - USANA Health Sciences is a billion-dollar global nutritional company based in Salt Lake City, recognized for its commitment to health and wellness products [9][10] - The company has a strong focus on social wellness and clear communication to build trust with customers and brand partners across 25 countries [10] Leadership Principles - Guest outlines six steps for leaders to facilitate personal and professional renewal: 1. Conduct a Personal Audit to identify areas of complacency [6] 2. Reconnect to Core Values to guide decision-making [6] 3. Make One Courageous Decision to initiate meaningful change [6] 4. Prioritize High-Value Relationships to foster growth [6] 5. Commit to Positive Self-Talk to enhance leadership effectiveness [6] 6. Reframe Resilience to view setbacks as learning opportunities [7] Social Impact - Proceeds from Guest's book, "All the Right Reasons," support the USANA Foundation, which has provided over 112 million meals to hungry children [8]
What CFOs at Adobe, Dataminr, and Huntington say about scaling AI
Fortune· 2026-02-02 12:04
Good morning. AI is rapidly becoming a board-level priority, pulling CFOs to the center of enterprise AI strategy.That was a takeaway from the first Fortune Emerging CFO webinar of the year, held on Jan. 27 in partnership with Workday, during our discussion with three finance leaders: Tiffany Buchanan, CFO of Dataminr; Dan Durn, CFO and EVP of finance, technology, security and operations at Adobe; and Zachary Wasserman, CFO at Huntington Bancshares.At Dataminr, AI is a standing item in the company’s annual ...
NRG Energy Updates 2026 Guidance and Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Call
Businesswire· 2026-02-02 12:04
NRG Energy Updates 2026 Guidance and Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings CallFeb 2, 2026 7:04 AM Eastern Standard Time# NRG Energy Updates 2026 Guidance and Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings CallShare---HOUSTON--([BUSINESS WIRE])--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced updated 2026 financial guidance following the close of its acquisition of a portfolio of assets from LS Power on January 30, 2026. The updated guidance reflects approximately 11 months of ownership of ...
British Columbia court approves Coeur’s takeover of New Gold
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-02 12:04
The Supreme Court of British Columbia in Canada has granted final approval for the acquisition of New Gold by US-based Coeur Mining through a court-sanctioned plan of arrangement. The decision allows a subsidiary of Coeur to acquire all outstanding shares of New Gold, as outlined in the plan under the Business Corporations Act of British Columbia. The transaction, which still requires approval under the Investment Canada Act and other typical conditions, is expected to be finalised in the first half of ...
'Energy In, Technology Out' In 2026
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-02 12:02
Weekly large cap, mid cap, small cap best & worst rankings. Know what sectors, industries, and stocks to buy and when to buy them. Sign up for Tomorrow's Top Stocks Today to start receiving your weekly reports now before the next move.It's been a bit since I posted updates from our weekly sector and stocks ranking. In fact, the last time we spoke was when I predicted the stock market low on April 8, 2025, citing our proprietary data. ThatLimelight Alpha Management Partners is a team of analysts powered by E ...
5 Stock Picks Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts - DRDGold (NYSE:DRD), Plexus (NASDAQ:PLXS)
Benzinga· 2026-02-02 12:02
U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 200 points during the session. The S&P 500 recorded losses for the third straight session, but recorded a gain for January.The Dow Jones closed lower by around 179 points to 48,892.47 on Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to 6,939.03, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.94% at 23,461.82 during Friday's session.The S&P 500 gained 1.4%, while the Dow added 1.7%, for January. The Nasdaq recorded a monthly gain of 1%.Wall Street analys ...
Jim Cramer Explains Stock Market Slump You Didn't See Coming: S&P Futures Are Falling Because Of Gold, Silver Sell-Offs, Not A Crash - SPDR Gold Shares (ARCA:GLD), Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:
Benzinga· 2026-02-02 12:02
CNBC’s Jim Cramer took to social media on Monday to explain a counterintuitive slump in the stock market, attributing the decline in S&P 500 futures to a massive liquidation event in the precious metals sector.The Mechanics Of The Sell-OffAccording to the “Mad Money” host, the downward pressure on equities is not a reflection of poor corporate health but rather a “non-stock related sell-off” triggered by over-leveraged commodity traders.Cramer noted that investors who used borrowed capital to bet on gold an ...
NHTSA expands probe into about 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickups over transmission issues
Reuters· 2026-02-02 12:02
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it had expanded a safety-related investigation into 1.27 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks following reports of unexpected downshifts w... ...