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Investors Eye India Budget to Unlock Gains in State Companies

India’s state-run stocks may extend their outperformance versus the broader market, according to investors watching the Feb. 1 budget for signals on whether the government will revive stake sales to raise funds and support economic growth.

Vietnam Pipemaker Poised for Growth as Parent SCG Eyes Deals

Vietnam’s largest listed plastic pipe maker Binh Minh Plastics JSC, backed by Thailand’s Siam Cement Pcl, is positioned to ride a prolonged construction upswing in a growing economy, underscoring the nation’s rising importance to its parent’s regional expansion plans, according to Binh Minh Chief Executive Officer Niwat Athiwattananont.

Vanguards Head of Fixed Income Head on Treasury Turmoil

Sara Devereux, Vanguard Global Head of Fixed Income, says the term premium is a key focus for the administration, with affordability top of mind. She tells Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on “The Close” that mortgage rates and Treasury supply-demand dynamics remain central issues. (Source: Bloomberg)

Hancock Whitney HWC Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool.DateJan. 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ETCall participantsChief Executive Officer — John M. HairstonChief Financial Officer — Michael M. AcharyPresident, Hancock Whitney Bank and Chief Operating Officer — Shane LoperChief Credit Officer — Chris ZilucaTakeawaysNet Income -- $126 million, or $1.49 per share, nearly unchanged from $127 million and $1.49 per share in the prior quarter.Return on Average Assets (ROA) -- 1.41% for the quarter, with PPNR return on average asse...

US-Präsident Trump will USA in der Nato halten

DJ US-Präsident Trump will USA in der Nato halten Von Ken Thomas DOW JONES--US-Präsident Donald Trump will die Vereinigten Staaten im Nato-Bündnis halten. Er deutete vor Reportern an, dass er Vere...