MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.26%. “Mortgage rates decreased yet again this week, prompting many homeowners to refinance. In fact, the share of mortgage applications that were refinances reached nearly 60%, the highest since January 2022,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist.  News Facts The 30-year FRM averaged 6.26% as of ...

Meta has held talks in recent months with news organizations including Axel Springer, Fox Corp and News Corp – The Post’s owner – over content licensing deals for its artificial intelligence tools, according to a report.The company currently offers several AI tools, including a chatbot called Meta AI Assistant that is embedded across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.The discussions have revolved around licensing news and other content for use across its AI bots, people familiar with the matter told the Wall ...

Cantaloupe Inc. (NASDAQ:CTLP) dropped 1.8% after receiving a second request from the Federal Trade Commission for its planned sale to 365 Retail Markets. Cantaloupe and 365 Retail received the request for additional information from the FTC on Wednesday, according to an ...

SpecTec, a subsidiary of Volaris, has introduced AMOS-X, a platform for maritime asset management designed to integrate maintenance, inventory and procurement across ship and shore operations. The new platform targets shipowners, operators and managers seeking to consolidate workflows and reduce operating costs across fleets. AMOS-X consists of three main modules, including "Maintenance" for planning and documenting maintenance tasks, addressing unexpected issues, and monitoring equipment condition. The ...

Natura Cosméticos has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Avon International business to an acquisition vehicle affiliated with Regent. The sale will not include the Avon Russian market or the brand and its operations in the Latin American region, the Brazilian beauty company said in a security filing on Thursday. More from WWD Natura is to receive a nominal consideration of 1 pound when the deal closes. Then it will get contingent payments based on future results and certain liquidity events th ...

Key Takeaways CorMedix acquired Melinta for $300M, adding seven marketed therapies to its portfolio.The deal boosts 2025 revenue outlook to $325-$350M, with EPS accretion expected in 2026.Rezzayo offers near-term growth and is in phase III testing for expanded fungal infection use.CorMedix (CRMD) has taken a major step toward diversifying its revenue base and reducing reliance on a single product with the recent $300 million acquisition of Melinta Therapeutics. The move significantly expands the company’s m ...

The dividend category struggled in the past few years compared to the broader market indices amid the tech-driven rallies. In particular, the high yield, high dividend and low volatility investment strategies lingered in chasing the fast-moving marketKomal is passionate about finance and the stock market. She enjoys forecasting future market trends using a fundamental and technical approach with a focus on both short- and long-term horizons. She intends to provide unbiased analysis to assist investors in se ...

Monday.com MNDY showcased strong artificial intelligence momentum and new product growth at Elevate 2025, even as near-term revenue guidance weighed on shares.Expanding AI tools, enterprise adoption, and underpenetrated products position Monday.com for sustained long-term growth despite margin pressures.Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan reiterated a Buy rating on Monday.com, with a price forecast of $270.Also Read: Monday.com Extends AI Push, Grows Big-Client Base — Market UnimpressedRangan rerated the stoc ...

Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN ) offers investors a glimpse into one of the sturdier corners of the environmental services universe, and it does so from a foundation of balance-sheet solidity and operating consistency. Its underlying municipal collection base offers centers ofI have over 13 years of diverse financial analysis experience across various sectors, including Auto, Industrials, and IT. Worked in a Ford and Caterpillar treasury, and managed Investor relations and Strategic finance of a listed IT com ...

Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN ) offers investors a glimpse into one of the sturdier corners of the environmental services universe, and it does so from a foundation of balance-sheet solidity and operating consistency. Its underlying municipal collection base offers centers ofI have over 13 years of diverse financial analysis experience across various sectors, including Auto, Industrials, and IT. Worked in a Ford and Caterpillar treasury, and managed Investor relations and Strategic finance of a listed IT com ...