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Bruce Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song, sings 'ICE out now!'
By Andrew HayJan 28 (Reuters) - Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday released a protest song honoring Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two Minneapolis residents killed in what he called the "state of terror" visited on the city by President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration raids. Springsteen s...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Soccer-LA Mayor Bass says World Cup visitors welcome, urges White House to echo message
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she would continue telling potential travellers they were welcome in the city for this year's FIFA World Cup but added that those reassurances needed to be echoed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administrat...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Blackstone's biggest hedge fund business returned 12% in 2025, sources say
By Svea Herbst-BaylissNEW YORK, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Blackstone's BX.N biggest hedge fund platform, Absolute Return Composite (AR), returned nearly 12% last year, beating the benchmark HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index's 7.1% gain, two people familiar with the numbers said on Wednesday.Blackstone, ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Meritage Homes Q4 earnings falls on lower home closing revenue
OverviewU.S. homebuilder's Q4 home closing revenue fell 12% yr/yrNet earnings for Q4 decreased 51% yr/yr due to lower home closing revenue and non-recurring chargesCompany plans $400 mln share repurchases in 2026OutlookMeritage expects 2026 home closing volume and revenue to match 2025 levelsCom...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Alerus Financial Q4 adjusted EPS beats analyst expectations
OverviewU.S. commercial wealth bank's Q4 adjusted EPS beat analyst expectationsCompany reported Q4 net loss due to strategic balance sheet repositioningCompany increased tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio to 8.72%OutlookAlerus Financial expects higher profitability in 2026 from stra...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Southwest Airlines Q4 misses revenue but meets profit estimates
OverviewU.S. airline's Q4 revenue slightly missed analyst expectations, while adjusted EPS met estimatesCompany achieved record Q4 operating revenue of $7.4 bln, up 7.4% yr/yrCompany returned $2.9 bln to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases in 2025OutlookSouthwest Airlines expects 20...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Home Federal Bancorp Q2 net income rises on higher interest income
OverviewLouisiana-based bank's Q2 net income rose yr/yr, driven by higher net interest incomeCompany's Q2 earnings per share increased yr/yrCompany reported zero dependency on wholesale fundingOutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or the full yearResult Drivers...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
GBank Financial reports record Q4 net income
OverviewBank holding company reported record Q4 net income of $7.4 mlnSBA lending impacted by government shutdown, but loan originations exceeded last yearOutlookCompany anticipates growth fueled by gaming and fintech investments in 2026GBank plans targeted marketing for new credit card customers in...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Virginia's TowneBank Q4 revenue misses estimates
OverviewVirginia-based bank's Q4 revenue grew 25.29% yr/yr but missed analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 missed analyst expectationsCompany completed acquisitions of Old Point Financial and Village BankOutlookTowneBank focuses on integrating recent acquisitions and expanding products in 202...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Lawmakers warn Trump that failure to restore New York tunnel funding could cause 'serious' economic damage
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Democratic lawmakers from New York and New Jersey on Wednesday urged President Donald Trump to restore funding for a critical $16 billion New York City-area tunnel before work is set to be halted next week.Senators Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibra...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Raymond James misses Q1 revenue, adj EPS analyst expectations, increases dividend by 8%
OverviewDiversified financial services firm's fiscal Q1 revenue missed analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for fiscal Q1 missed analyst expectationsCompany announced acquisition of Clark Capital and increased quarterly dividend by 8%OutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance for the current q...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Concentra Q4 revenue beats estimates
OverviewOccupational health provider's preliminary Q4 revenue rose 15.9%, beating analyst expectationsNet income for Q4 increased 58.7% yr/yrCompany repurchased 1.1 mln shares totaling $22.4 mlnOutlookConcentra expects 2026 revenue between $2.25 bln and $2.35 blnCompany forecasts 2026 adjusted E...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Schneider Announces Leadership Transition Mark Rourke To Become Executive Chairman Jim Filter Named President And CEO
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Schneider National Inc SNDR.N:SCHNEIDER ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION: MARK ROURKE TO BECOME EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN; JIM FILTER NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEOReuters
Wed, Jan 28
Cimpress Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Cimpress PLC CMPR.O:CIMPRESS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTSCIMPRESS PLC OUTLOOK FY2026 REVENUE GROWTH OF 7% - 8%, & ORGANIC CONSTANT-CURRENCY REVENUE GROWTH OF 3% - 4%CIMPRESS PLC: FY2026 GUIDANCE INCORPORATES POTENTIAL TRADE & MACROECONOMIC RIS...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
Annaly Capital posts Q4 net income of $1.40 per share
OverviewCapital manager's Q4 GAAP net income was $1.40 per shareEarnings available for distribution in Q4 was $0.74 per shareCompany's Agency portfolio increased by 6% in Q4OutlookCompany expects its platform to provide enhanced risk-adjusted returnsResult DriversAGENCY PORTFOLIO GROWTH - An...Reuters
Wed, Jan 28
