Isaac Francis

Macquarie Health, one of Australia's largest privately owned hospital groups, is preparing to terminate contracts with dozens of private health insurers.

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (NASDAQ:PEBK) concluded a record-setting fiscal year 2025, reporting fourth-quarter net income of $6.6 million—an 83% increase over the $3.6 million recorded in the same period last year.

Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) reported that its silver production rose more than 5% in 2025, reaching 17 million ounces and hitting the top end of its annual guidance.

Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:BOH) reported fourth-quarter earnings that surged past analyst forecasts, driven by a significant recovery in its lending margins and a reversal of the high-cost deposit trends that have pressured regional banks over the last two years.

Zijin Gold International has agreed to buy Allied Gold (NYSE:AAUC) in an all-cash deal valued at approximately C$5.5 billion ($4.1 billion), marking one of the largest gold sector acquisitions in early 2026.

Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:AL) has commenced a significant delivery cycle for Air Canada, announcing the handover of a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft.

Changpeng Zhao says he will not return to Binance and believes Bitcoin may enter a supercycle next year as global crypto support grows.

Vitalik Buterin cautions that forced bitcoin adoption and unchecked hype threaten the long-term health of crypto ecosystems.

Crypto exchanges are turning to dollar stablecoins to lift trading activity as currency volatility fuels demand.

The launch of Solana’s Seeker crypto smartphone triggered a sharp rally in the SKR token following its airdrop and staking rollout.