“Donegal Group Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $17.2 million, or $0.47 per diluted Class A share, reflecting a year-over-year decline in the quarter but contributing to a strong full-year performance with net income surging 56% to $79.3 million, or $2.18 per diluted Class A share. Net premiums earned fell 4.1% in Q4 to … Read more
Lithium Americas has released a comprehensive update on its flagship Thacker Pass project in Nevada, highlighting steady progress in major construction activities throughout 2025 and providing detailed 2026 capital expenditure guidance ranging from $1.3 billion to $1.6 billion for Phase 1. The company targets mechanical completion of the processing plant in late 2027, with initial … Read more
The collaborative robots (cobots) market is poised for explosive expansion, growing from $2.15 billion in 2024 to a projected $11.64 billion by 2030. This surge reflects surging demand for safe, flexible automation solutions that enable human-robot collaboration across industries. Key drivers include superior ROI compared to traditional robots, labor shortages, e-commerce logistics needs, and advancements … Read more
Kering, the French luxury goods conglomerate, released its mandatory monthly disclosure detailing its share capital structure as of February 15, 2026. The total number of shares outstanding remains stable at 123,420,778, with theoretical voting rights at 176,675,117 and exercisable voting rights at 175,874,690 after accounting for treasury shares without voting rights. This filing underscores the … Read more
“Concerns over unsustainable debt loads from AI buildouts have revived single-name credit default swaps on high-grade tech issuers like Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon, turning them into some of the most actively traded non-financial contracts. With hyperscaler borrowing projected to surge toward $400 billion in 2026, hedging demand is accelerating, spawning baskets and other tailored products.” … Read more
“K2 Partnering Solutions, a leading global provider of consultative technology and talent solutions specializing in enterprise applications, AI, and cloud technologies, has named Srinivas Rao as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, effective immediately, brings a veteran executive with over 28 years of experience in driving scalable growth, operational transformation, and value creation across … Read more
The artificial intelligence revolution is reshaping technology leadership, with massive investments in computing power, data centers, and advanced models fueling explosive growth. Projections show the global AI market expanding from hundreds of billions in 2026 to trillions by the early 2030s, driven by generative and agentic AI advancements. While chip designers capture headlines, the critical … Read more
“As of February 15, 2026, the top money market account delivers 4.01% APY, significantly outpacing the national average of around 0.43%-0.56%. Leading options hover near 4.00% APY from online-focused institutions, offering check-writing privileges and debit card access while FDIC-insured deposits provide security. With the Fed on pause after easing, these elevated yields present a timely … Read more
## Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees Could Cost Consumers $683 Million on Valentine’s Day “This Valentine’s Day, Americans are projected to spend a record $29.1 billion on romance-related purchases, but hidden credit card swipe fees—averaging around 2.35% for major networks—could quietly add up to $683.9 million in extra costs passed on through higher prices, equivalent to … Read more
“Delta Air Lines has distributed $1.3 billion in profit-sharing bonuses to approximately 100,000 employees worldwide for the 2025 performance year, equating to 8.9% of eligible annual earnings or more than four weeks of additional pay on average. This marks one of the top five largest payouts in the program’s history and surpasses the combined profit-sharing … Read more