Finance News and Headlines
Finance News and Headlines
Finance Pulse
EMAIL DIGESTS
Daily
Every morning
Weekly
Tuesday recap
EMAIL DIGESTS
Daily
Every morning
Weekly
Tuesday recap
New Mountain Capital and Holt Capital have orchestrated a landmark transaction exceeding $30 billion, marking one of the largest GP‑stake sales in private equity history. The deal involves Holt acquiring a substantial portion of New Mountain's general partner interests, providing immediate liquidity to the firm while preserving its investment platform. Analysts note that such novel, off‑loading structures are gaining popularity as limited partners seek more flexible exposure. The transaction signals a shift toward creative financing solutions within the PE ecosystem.
Jere Shawver, former Baker Tilly CEO, became chair of the Private Company Council (PCC) in 2024 and is focused on raising the council’s visibility and participation among private‑company stakeholders. The PCC, created in 2012 to give private firms a voice in...
U.S. hospitals entered 2026 with operating margins at a 12‑month low, slipping to –0.6% for health systems and a 3.1‑point decline for individual hospitals. Patient demand and revenue growth slowed, especially in inpatient and emergency settings, while expense growth outpaced...
Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced FDA approval and U.S. launch of TONMYA, the first new fibromyalgia drug in over 15 years, in August 2025 with commercial availability beginning November 17, 2025. The company reported fourth‑quarter product revenue of $5.4 million and full‑year revenue...
Mink Ventures Corp announced it has engaged Independent Trading Group to act as a market maker for its common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange, pending regulatory approval. ITG will receive CAD $5,000 per month, with an initial one‑month term...
Imperial Metals posted record 2025 revenue of $691.8 million, a 40% increase year‑over‑year, driven by higher copper and gold prices and strong output at Mount Polley and Red Chris. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $381.7 million and net income reached $153.8 million, while cash cost per...
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee reported a strong top line in 2025, with revenue climbing 49% to C$258.7 million and Q4 revenue up 34% to C$66.0 million. Net income rose 23% year‑over‑year to C$1.6 million, though Q4 profit fell 40% due to lower volumes...
Legacy Housing Corporation reported a 10.7% drop in 2025 revenue to $164.6 million and a 32.2% decline in net income to $41.8 million. Despite weaker earnings, book value per share rose 8.6% to $22.20, and the company generated $37.2 million of operating cash....
Vaalco Energy reported FY 2025 results with net sales of 6,370 MBOE and a net loss of $41.4 million, while generating $173.4 million of Adjusted EBITDAX and $212.7 million of operating cash. Production averaged 16,556 NRI BOEPD, surpassing guidance, and the company sold 17,452 NRI BOEPD. It secured a...
AMREP Corporation posted a strong third‑quarter fiscal 2026, reporting $14.6 million in revenue and $3.15 million net income, up from $7.5 million and $0.72 million a year earlier. Earnings per diluted share rose to $0.58 from $0.13, while nine‑month revenue reached $41.8 million and net...
Atlanticus Holdings reported a blockbuster fourth‑quarter 2025, posting $734.4 million in total operating revenue—a 108% year‑over‑year jump—and $7.0 billion in managed receivables, up 155%. Net income rose 24.9% to $32.8 million, delivering $1.75 diluted earnings per share. The results were powered by the...
Artesian Resources Corp reported full‑year 2025 results, posting net income of $22.8 million, an 11.9% increase year‑over‑year, and diluted earnings per share of $2.21, up 11.6%. Total revenues rose 4.6% to $112.9 million, driven by modest gains in water sales, wastewater, and...
Peloton Interactive appointed its chief accounting officer, Saqib Baig, as interim chief financial officer effective March 27, after finance chief Liz Coddington departed for a senior role at Palmetto. Baig, who has overseen Peloton’s commercial finance since August and previously held senior finance...
U.S. regulators will propose easing Basel III endgame capital rules. Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said duplicative capital‑calculation requirements will be removed and adjustments made for trading and mortgage exposures. The changes aim to shrink banks’ reserve buffers, freeing funds for...
British pottery maker Denby, founded in 1809, announced it will file a notice of intention to appoint administrators as a precautionary step after failing to secure a strategic investment partner. The company cited reduced demand, soaring energy costs and escalating...
The Austin City Council approved up to $575 million in water and wastewater revenue‑refunding and improvement bonds. $450 million will refinance short‑term commercial paper into long‑term debt, while $75 million will refund callable Series 2015 A bonds and $50 million will fund capital projects at the...
A conflict‑of‑interest issue has emerged around the valuation of loans in Blue Owl’s business development company (BDC) portfolio. The valuations were performed by Kroll, a firm with close ties to Deerfield, one of the borrowers in the portfolio. Critics argue...
S&P Global Ratings has raised the long‑term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating for the Vancouver Airport Authority from AA‑ to AA, with a stable outlook. The upgrade cites Vancouver International Airport’s robust market position, strategic capital‑investment plan, and...
A webinar on March 25, 2026 will tackle planning and forecasting hurdles in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, highlighting the platform’s native demand‑forecasting limits and complex vendor‑driven purchasing workflows. Attendees will see how to interpret supply‑demand data, adjust forecasting parameters, and leverage popular...
U.S. executives enter 2026 optimistic, yet a stark gap exists between perceived threats and risks that could shut down their firms, according to Sentry Insurance’s 2026 C‑Suite Stress Index. While 54% expect growth, only 17% rank lawsuits—a danger that 93%...
Moody's downgraded the University of Louisiana at Monroe student‑housing revenue bonds (Series 2019A) from B2 to B3, citing weak demand and an 85% occupancy rate. The debt‑service coverage ratio slipped to 0.98× as of December 2024, forcing draws on the debt‑service reserve....
Xunlei (NASDAQ:XNET) reported fourth‑quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.08, unchanged from the prior quarter, while revenue plateaued at $143.3 million. The company posted a steep GAAP loss of $228.9 million, underscoring ongoing profitability challenges. Shares hovered around $5.84 as investors weigh...
The airport municipal bond sector has demonstrated strong credit resilience, weathering crises such as 9/11, COVID‑19, and recent geopolitical turbulence. Federal relief via the CARES Act prevented mass downgrades, and General Aviation Revenue Bonds (GARBs) have maintained stable, investment‑grade ratings...
Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. posted a stronger fourth‑quarter 2025, with revenue climbing 12% year‑over‑year and net loss narrowing to C$8.3 million. The company added 5 million barrels of oil‑equivalent proved reserves, driven by successful drilling in its Western Canada assets. Capital...
OCR director Paula Stannard told HIMSS attendees that the HHS Office for Civil Rights is still reviewing 4,700 public comments on the Biden‑era HIPAA Security Rule proposal, which would impose stricter controls and longer implementation timelines. She warned that the...
Third Harmonic Bio, Inc. (THRD) completed its court‑ordered dissolution after shareholders approved the Plan of Dissolution on June 5 2025. The company voluntarily delisted from Nasdaq and filed a Certificate of Dissolution effective July 31 2025. Two cash liquidating distributions have been paid –...
Technology CFOs are increasingly required to be strategic storytellers, translating complex financial data into compelling narratives for investors, customers, and employees. Lisa Cummins Dulchinos, CFO of semiconductor unicorn Ayar Labs, illustrates this shift by using real‑time scenario planning and disciplined...
The Philippine SEC released draft guidelines to end the 2021 moratorium on registering new online lending platforms (OLPs). The proposal outlines prudential, disclosure and market‑conduct standards, a single entity‑level certificate of authority, and a graduated asset‑based licensing fee effective 2027....
Regulators in California and New York have issued urgent cyber‑risk bulletins as the Iran‑Israel war heightens threats to the financial sector. The DFPI and NYDFS urge banks to strengthen defenses, review incident‑response plans, and monitor supply‑chain traffic. Major institutions such as...
Securities financing transactions (SFTs) such as repos, securities lending, and margin lending are essential for daily market liquidity, collateral flow, and the transmission of monetary policy, underpinning benchmarks like SOFR. Historical stress events—from the 1998 LTCM collapse to the 2022...
The IRS has refreshed its Tax Withholding Estimator to incorporate the new credits and deductions introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The updates cover tax breaks for tips, overtime, senior citizens, car‑loan interest, family‑related credits, homeownership and...
Saga Communications reported fourth‑quarter 2025 net revenue of $26.5 million, a 9.3% decline from the same period a year earlier. Digital revenue, however, surged 25.8% to $4.3 million, indicating a shift toward online platforms. For the full year, the company posted a...
The latest loan note highlights a surge in retail investor redemptions, putting pressure on capital providers to manage liquidity. Growing capital inflows are raising concerns about underwriting standards across private‑debt markets. British International Investment announced backing for an emerging‑market impact...
Investors are struggling to price artificial‑intelligence companies because revenue models are still evolving and traditional valuation metrics lag behind rapid adoption. The article argues that AI’s impact is broader than past tech waves, but the market lacks reliable data on...
Precision BioSciences reported GAAP diluted EPS of $1.05 for Q4 2025, a sharp turnaround from a $2.22 loss a year earlier. Net income rose to $20.1 million while revenue held steady at $34.2 million. The profit swing marks a potential inflection...
Crypto accounting remains unsettled as digital assets defy traditional GAAP and IFRS categories, creating valuation and disclosure uncertainty for funds in both the US and EU. The EU is advancing harmonized reporting through the phased rollout of MiCA, while the...
CRISIL assigned WeWork India Management Ltd an A+/Stable long‑term rating and an A1 short‑term rating covering ₹800 crore of bank facilities. The rating agency projects operating income to rise 15‑20% over the medium term as the coworking provider adds 20,000‑30,000 desks...
CareCloud, Inc. posted GAAP earnings of $0.04 per share for Q4 FY25, marking a modest profit after flat performance a year earlier. Revenue surged to $34.4 million, a 21.8% year‑over‑year increase and the strongest quarterly top‑line in recent history. The company...
Inaccurate time tracking is costing U.S. professional‑services firms billions, with an average loss of $63,807 per employee each year. Missed or misrecorded minutes translate into under‑billing, payroll errors, project overruns, and compliance risks that erode margins and credibility. AI‑powered platforms...
Novo Holdings' assets under management plunged 34% in 2025, falling to €93 billion as its controlling stake in Novo Nordisk lost market value. Despite the valuation hit, the holdings generated €2.8 billion in income and delivered 8‑9% five‑ and ten‑year returns, outpacing...
Financial institutions are urging federal rule changes and cross‑sector data sharing to combat AI‑enabled fraud. Panelists highlighted the need for banks, telecoms and social‑media platforms to exchange real‑time signals, creating a unified view of fraud networks. Current safe‑harbor protections under...
France’s private equity market continues to hold its ground in Europe despite a broader fundraising slowdown. Recent data shows French funds maintaining stable capital commitments while peers in the UK and Germany face declines. The resilience is attributed to a...
The UK Debt Management Office completed a £6.25 billion (US$8.4 billion) Green Gilt offering maturing in 2037, the first new green gilt since 2021. The issuance brings total green gilt proceeds to £55.8 billion since the program’s launch and introduces a dedicated green...
Doeren Mayhew announced the acquisition of Berman Hopkins CPAs & Associates, adding nearly 100 employees and nine principals to its roster. The deal expands the Michigan‑based firm’s presence in central Florida, bolstering its service platform across construction, healthcare, manufacturing and...
CFOs are shifting vendor and subscription spend management from a reactive back‑office task to a strategic priority in 2026. Rising inflation, post‑pandemic budget tightening, and an explosion of recurring SaaS contracts have exposed the limitations of manual expense processes. Finance...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its first risk‑monitoring report for 2026, warning that market and systemic stress remain high despite solid performance in late 2025. Geopolitical tensions, stretched equity valuations, rising price correlations and sophisticated cyber‑hybrid threats...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its takeaways from the 2025 Call for Evidence on the retail investor journey, outlining concrete actions to make investing easier for EU consumers. It will focus on streamlining disclosure requirements, simplifying suitability...
Finance teams are increasingly burdened by manual invoice approvals, prompting a surge in specialized invoice management platforms. Darshayita Thakur evaluated over 20 solutions and identified seven top performers for 2026: Xero, Paylocity, SAP Concur, BILL AP/AR, Stampli, Payhawk, and SAP Cloud ERP. Each...
TasFoods announced on 12 March that it has entered voluntary administration after an unsuccessful attempt to sell its core Nichols Poultry unit. The board appointed KPMG partners Tim Mableson, David Hardy and Emily Seeckts to oversee the process and explore a...
The SEC launched only ten accounting and auditing enforcement actions in 2025, the fewest in nine years, and collected just $31 million in settlements, a sharp drop from $907 million the previous year. Most of the 2025 penalties were imposed during outgoing...
