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Jabil names longtime director Steve Raymund chair

Jabil said on January 22, 2026, that longtime director Steve Raymund has been appointed chairman of its board, while Thomas T. Edman and Raejeanne Skillern have joined as new directors.

How Investors May Respond To Webster Financial (WBS) Record 2025 Earnings And Share Buybacks

Webster Financial Corporation recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, posting US$2.50 billion in net interest income, US$1.00 billion in net income, record earnings per share, and a reduction in quarterly net charge-offs to US$49.49 million from US$60.87 million a year earlier. The bank also completed a multi-year buyback program totaling 23,873,707 shares for US$1.20 billion and highlighted strong profitability metrics including a 17% return on tangible common...

Federated Hermes to Open Hong Kong Office

Federated Hermes has announced plans to open an office in Hong Kong to capitalize on the regions growing wealth market. Deborah Cunningham, the firms Global Liquidity Markets CIO, spoke with Bloomberg’s David Ingles and Yvonne Man at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)

Traders Game Out US Plans for Japanese Yen | The Asia Trade 1/26/2026

"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Singapore with Shery Ahn and Avril Hong, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

How Stagnating Billings and Margin Pressure Could Reshape Dropbox’s (DBX) Investment Narrative

Over the past year, Dropbox has seen billings stall while analysts now expect a 1.1% revenue decline over the next 12 months, highlighting pressure on demand for its services.At the same time, the company’s operating margin has been shrinking for two years, pointing to rising concern over cost control and profitability resilience.Next, we’ll examine how stagnating billings and a softer revenue outlook are reshaping Dropbox’s investment narrative for investors.Explore 23 top quantum...

How Investors Are Reacting To Home Bancshares (Conway AR) (HOMB) Earnings, Dividend And Buyback Update

Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing higher net interest income of US$231.59 million and net income of US$118.23 million, alongside a regular US$0.21 per share quarterly dividend declared for payment on March 4, 2026. Lower net loan charge-offs of US$2.47 million compared with the prior year and the long-running share repurchase program highlight management’s focus on balance-sheet quality and capital returns, while the appointment of John...

Oil holds onto gains as Iran keeps investors on edge

Oil prices extended gains on Monday after climbing more than 2% in the previous session, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept investors on edge even after Kazakhstans main export pipeline resumed full operations.

Yen surges as intervention risks lurk, gold surpasses $5,000/oz

Gold surged past $5,000 per ounce early on Monday following a turbulent week where tensions over Greenland and Iran rattled sentiment, while markets remained on tenterhooks after a rout in bonds and violent spikes in the yen.