Rate cuts, easing credit stress and renewed deal activity could make 2026 a strong year for banks, with EWBC, USB and KEY standing out.

Southwest Airlines' stock was riding a wave of renewed optimism about U.S. airlines in the new year, including a prediction from Barclays that the once no-frills air carrier will be more profitable in 2026.

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 payable on March 27, 2026, to shareholders of record March 13, 2026.

Hut 8 Corp. secured a transformative 15-year, $7B triple-net lease with Fluidstack for 245 MW at its River Bend data center. This deal accelerates HUT's pivot from crypto mining to AI-focused digital infrastructure, with Google providing a financial backstop for lease payments. Annual NOI from the lease is projected at $454M, with per-MW economics outpacing comparable deals and renewal options potentially raising contract value to $17.7B.

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF offers diversified exposure to US investment grade corporate bonds with $31.5B in assets. LQD yields approximately 4.9% net after expenses, with a 30-day SEC yield of 4.94% and an effective duration of 8 years. The fund is a solid choice for those trying to stay away from the equity bubble, but you can definitely find better individual bond choices.

DENVER, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ArrowMark Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: BANX) (“ArrowMark Financial” or the “Company”), an SEC registered closed-end management investment company, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a change in the Fund's cash distribution frequency from quarterly to monthly, beginning with the January distribution.

Joby wraps up more than 850 global test flights in 2025 as it accelerates toward FAA certification and commercial air taxi launch.

AT&T faces rising headwinds, while ERIC, COMM and VIAV emerge as strong 5G and fiber plays to watch in 2026.

Circle is expanding Arc adoption with a growing institutional testnet, signaling a shift toward a full-stack financial infrastructure platform.

New rumors of stalled data-center funding have sent Oracle's stock lower, but some experts argue the negative narrative has gotten too harsh.

Intel Corporation NASDAQ: INTC has spent 2025 executing a turnaround that many on Wall Street viewed as impossible. Following a grueling year of restructuring, workforce reductions, and factory delays, the stock has staged a recovery.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming December 23, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired James Hardie Industries plc (“James Hardie” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JHX) common stock (previously American Depositary Shares until the Company's conversion to common stock on July 1, 2025) between May 20, 2025 and August 18, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming January 12, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of Primo Brands Corporation (“Primo Brands” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PRMB) investors who purchased or otherwise acquired: (1) Primo Water Corporation (“Primo Water”) common stock between June 17, 2024 and November 8, 2024, inclusive; and/or (2) Primo Brands common stock between November 11, 2024 and November 6, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming February 2, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Bitdeer Technologies Group (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTDR) securities between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

JBL tops Q1 estimates as revenues jump to $8.3B, fueled by Intelligent Infrastructure demand and strong gains in AI cloud and healthcare.

FNB launches Payment Switch, letting clients move recurring ACH and debit payments in-app to speed onboarding and fuel its Clicks-to-Bricks push.

HRB records growth as revenues rise on higher assisted tax volumes, expanding service fees and growing adoption of digital and AI tools.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does John Wiley & Sons (WLY) have what it takes?

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Integer Holdings Corporation (“Integer” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ITGR) common stock between July 25, 2024 and October 22, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Integer investors have until February 9, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN INTEGER HOLDINGS CORPORATION (ITGR), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming January 5, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (“Inspire” or the “Company”) (NYSE: INSP) common stock between August 6, 2024 and August 4, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).