At the Sohn Montreal Conference, experts from Bridgewater Associates and Gavekal highlighted a global shift from globalization to geopolitical competition and resource hoarding, driving a sustained commodity bull market. This new era features structurally higher inflation fueled by supply chain rebuilding, AI infrastructure demands, and deteriorating demographics. Governments are prioritizing strategic reserves of commodities like gold and copper over traditional financial assets, as U.S. Treasury dominance wanes. Investors should note the rising importance of physical resources, with gold favored for uncertainty and copper for energy infrastructure growth, signaling a fundamental change in portfolio strategies.
In recognition of National Homeownership Month, First Federal Savings Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are advising prospective homebuyers to work with local community banks for guidance. They emphasize steps like securing...
Verizon Communications announced a quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per share, maintaining the same rate as the previous quarter. The dividend will be paid on August 3, 2026, to shareholders recorded by July 10, 2026. Verizon highlighted its 20 cons...
Guidewire Software reported better-than-expected Q3 results with adjusted earnings of 82 cents per share and revenue of $372.54 million, surpassing analyst estimates. Subscription and support revenue rose 35%, while license revenue slightly declined ...
QBIX, LLC has rebranded as Northbank Technology Group, emphasizing its 23 years of Microsoft ERP expertise and a stronger focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The company aims to help Northern California businesses modernize their financ...
The US Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Hikma Pharmaceuticals, ending a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Amarin. The dispute involved Hikma's generic icosapent ethyl, a fish oil-based medicine for severe hypertriglyceridemia, which Hik...
