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Bombardier has acquired Velocity Maintenance Solutions, a specialized maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, to accelerate the expansion of its global services business. The transaction adds significant infrastructure and mobile capabilities to the Canadian manufacturer’s existing support network.
Pagaya Technologies shares plummeted in premarket trading on Monday after the fintech firm issued a first-quarter outlook that trailed Wall Street estimates and reported fourth-quarter revenue at the low end of its own projections. Despite swinging to a quarterly profit, the company’s conservative growth forecast for the year ahead triggered a sharp sell-off, leaving the stock trading at $14.90 before the opening bell.
Jack Henry & Associates on Monday announced a 5.2% increase to its quarterly cash dividend, raising the payout to 61 cents per share. The Monett, Missouri-based fintech provider confirmed the new distribution will be payable in late March to shareholders of record earlier that month.
Shares of Motorcar Parts of America tumbled 12% in pre-market trading Monday after the automotive supplier reported a sharp decline in fiscal third-quarter revenue and slashed its full-year guidance, blaming a multi-million dollar order reduction from a key retail partner.
Expand Energy Chief Executive Domenic Dell'Osso Jr. has stepped down from his role at the natural gas producer, triggering an interim leadership transition and a strategic decision to move the company’s headquarters to Houston by mid-2026.
Workday has reappointed co-founder Aneel Bhusri as chief executive, replacing Carl Eschenbach as the company pivots its long-term strategy toward artificial intelligence. Bhusri, who previously led the firm during its formative growth years, resumes the top role as Eschenbach transitions into a strategic advisory position.
Transocean has reached an agreement to acquire rival Valaris in an all-stock transaction valued at $5.8 billion, creating a dominant offshore drilling powerhouse with a fleet of 73 rigs. The merger, announced Monday, signals a major strategic consolidation as the industry prepares for a projected multi-year recovery in global deepwater exploration.
BP is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, with analysts forecasting an underlying replacement-cost profit of $1.55 billion. The report comes at a pivotal moment for the energy major as it navigates a leadership transition and a potential pivot in its capital allocation strategy.
Chicago-based insurer CNA Financial announced on Monday that its board has approved a 4.3% increase to its quarterly dividend alongside a substantial special payout, significantly boosting the company's total yield for shareholders.
Becton Dickinson (BD) delivered a stronger-than-expected start to its fiscal year, posting first-quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed Wall Street projections. Driven by robust demand in its interventional and connected care units, the medical technology giant reported significant bottom-line growth even as it prepares for a major structural separation of its biosciences and diagnostics divisions.
Waters, the analytical laboratory instrument manufacturer, projected sustained momentum through 2026 following a fourth-quarter performance that exceeded analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines. Driven by robust demand in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors, the company anticipates full-year revenue for 2026 to reach as high as $6.46 billion.
Dynatrace shares climbed nearly 9% in premarket trading on Monday after the observability software provider exceeded third-quarter expectations and raised its full-year financial guidance. The company’s robust performance, coupled with a new $1 billion share buyback authorization, provided a much-needed lift for a stock that has struggled to gain momentum throughout the year.
Hain Celestial Group reported a widening net loss of $116 million for its second fiscal quarter, as cooling demand for snacks and baby products weighed on sales across its North American and international divisions.
First BanCorp, the parent company of FirstBank Puerto Rico, has appointed Chief Accounting Officer Said Ortiz as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, succeeding Orlando Berges after his 17-year tenure.
Mexico’s consumer price index climbed in January as higher excise taxes on tobacco and soft drinks outweighed a cooling in food prices, forcing the central bank to push back its timeline for reaching price stability targets.
Aimia, the Toronto-based investment holding company, has reached an agreement to sell its interest in specialty chemicals firm Giovanni Bozzetto to One Equity Partners. The deal, valued at up to C$271 million ($198.1 million), marks a significant milestone in the firm's broader strategy to refocus its portfolio and unlock shareholder value.
A.P. Moller-Maersk has finalized an order for eight large container vessels with China’s New Times Shipbuilding, a strategic move aimed at modernizing its fleet with flexible, dual-fuel technology. The Danish shipping giant confirmed the deal as part of its ongoing fleet renewal program, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2029.
French luxury titan Kering is expected to report a significant contraction in annual revenue and profit this Tuesday, as its flagship brand, Gucci, continues to navigate a difficult and costly strategic turnaround. Analysts polled by FactSet project the group will post full-year revenue of 14.69 billion euros, a sharp decline from the 17.19 billion euros recorded the previous year, reflecting broader volatility in the high-end retail sector.
Shares of Pop Mart International climbed as much as 8.6% on Monday, closing 5.8% higher at HK$257.20 as investors look beyond the viral success of its Labubu character toward broader international growth. The rally outpaced the benchmark Hang Seng Index’s 1.8% gain, signaling renewed confidence in the Chinese toy maker’s ability to diversify its intellectual property and scale its presence in Western markets.
Japanese defense contractors surged on Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led the Liberal Democratic Party to a parliamentary supermajority, clearing the path for a significant expansion in military spending and national security investment.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reaffirmed her commitment to suspending Japan’s national consumption tax on food and beverages following a landslide election victory. The move, aimed at easing the cost of living, comes despite warnings from the Ministry of Finance regarding a significant revenue shortfall and potential market instability.
French energy major TotalEnergies has finalized two massive power purchase agreements to supply 1 gigawatt of solar capacity to Google’s Texas data centers, marking its largest renewable energy contract in the United States to date.
Thai equities and the baht surged on Monday after national election results handed a decisive victory to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s party, easing the political uncertainty that has long weighed on the region's second-largest economy.
Amorepacific shares surged by a record 20% on Monday after the South Korean beauty giant reported a return to profitability in the fourth quarter, fueled by a turnaround in its skincare division and aggressive corporate restructuring.
Teikoku Electric Mfg. Co. Ltd. reported a sharp rise in net profit for the nine months ending December 31, even as the Japanese manufacturer faced a contraction in top-line revenue and operating income.
Tokyo-based industrial equipment manufacturer Koike Sanso Kogyo Co. Ltd. reported a sharp decline in its nine-month earnings, with net profit falling to ¥1.86 billion as both revenue and operating margins contracted through the end of December.
Global equities trended upward on Thursday as U.S. stock futures and European markets gained ground, while investors shifted their focus toward upcoming American economic indicators. The Stoxx Europe 600 rose 0.5% in morning trading, buoyed by strong performances in the healthcare and logistics sectors, even as energy prices retreated.
Tokyo-based developer Takara Leben Co. Ltd. saw its net profit soar to ¥1.19 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, a massive leap from the ¥81 million recorded in the previous year. The results, released under Japanese accounting standards, show the company significantly improved its bottom line even as total revenue experienced a year-on-year decline.
Suzuki Co. Ltd. (6785.TO) reported a robust financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, with net profit climbing to Y1.89 billion amid a significant expansion in top-line revenue.
Honda Motor is expected to report a 69% decline in third-quarter net profit on Tuesday, as the Japanese automaker navigates a difficult transition toward electrification and shifting trade dynamics. Analysts polled by Quick estimate that earnings for the three months ended December fell to ¥95.12 billion ($605 million), down from ¥310.58 billion a year earlier, on the back of a 7.7% slide in revenue.