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NasdaqGS:FFBC
NasdaqGS:FFBCBanks

Does First Financial Bancorp’s (FFBC) Steady Dividend and No Buybacks Reveal Its True Capital Priorities?

In late January 2026, First Financial Bancorp reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing net interest income of US$174 million and net income of US$62.39 million, alongside affirming a US$0.25 quarterly dividend and reporting no share repurchases under its existing buyback authorization. An interesting angle is that while quarterly earnings per share from continuing operations eased slightly, full-year net income and earnings per share both increased, supported by higher net interest...
ASX:BHP
ASX:BHPMetals and Mining

Autonomous Mining And Potash Expansion Could Be A Game Changer For BHP Group (ASX:BHP)

BHP Group recently reported stronger copper and iron ore production for the half year to December 31, 2025, lifted copper guidance for fiscal 2026, and confirmed higher capital costs and a mid‑2027 first production date for its US$8.40 billion Jansen Stage 1 potash project. At the same time, BHP has turned its Escondida Norte pit in Chile into one of the world’s first fully autonomous large‑scale mines, highlighting how automation and technology are reshaping its long‑term operations mix...
NasdaqGS:CACC
NasdaqGS:CACCConsumer Finance

Why Credit Acceptance (CACC) Is Up 11.9% After AI-Fueled Q4 Beat Amid Executive Retirements

Credit Acceptance Corporation reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue of US$579.9 million, up from US$565.9 million a year earlier, while net income eased to US$122 million from US$151.9 million. Management linked the strong revenue performance and adjusted earnings beat to operational improvements, including a new contract origination platform and investments in artificial intelligence, even as two senior executives announced their retirement and transition to advisory...
NasdaqGS:MBX
NasdaqGS:MBXPharmaceuticals

How Investors Are Reacting To MBX Biosciences (MBX) Adding Veteran CFO Laurie Stelzer To Its Board

In January 2026, MBX Biosciences added experienced biotech finance executive Laurie Stelzer to its board as an independent director and chair of the audit committee, while also appointing her to the compensation committee. Her track record as chief financial officer at multiple biotechnology companies and ongoing board roles across the sector may enhance MBX Biosciences’ financial oversight and governance credentials in the eyes of investors. Next, we’ll explore how this strengthened audit...
NYSE:EFC
NYSE:EFCMortgage REITs

Is Ellington Financial’s (EFC) Preferred Stock Redemption Shift Quietly Rewriting Its Capital Structure Story?

Ellington Financial Inc. recently completed a US$118.46 million follow-on common stock offering, issuing 8,775,000 shares at US$13.50 each with a US$0.10 per-share discount, and plans to use the proceeds to redeem all 4,600,000 outstanding shares of its Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock on February 27, 2026, at US$25.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends. This move retires an entire preferred series, removes it from NYSE trading, and reshapes...
NasdaqGM:ENPH
NasdaqGM:ENPHSemiconductor

Enphase Energy (ENPH) Is Down 6.3% After Cost-Cutting Push And AI Pivot – Has The Bull Case Changed?

In late January 2026, Enphase Energy announced a cost-cutting restructuring that includes eliminating around 160 jobs, shifting roles to lower-cost regions, and accelerating automation and AI to protect margins, while major Wall Street firms upgraded their views citing stabilizing market share and product momentum. At the same time, firefighter training feedback and new partnerships to expand home battery storage highlighted how Enphase is leaning on safety and behind-the-meter solutions to...