https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/ Industries coverage from Meridian MarketBrain. en-us Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-16-financials-signal-hard-assets-draw-capital-as-financing-costs-stay-high.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-16-financials-signal-hard-assets-draw-capital-as-financing-costs-stay-high.html Long-duration property and infrastructure contracts are attracting fresh capital, while lenders are demanding rich returns and stronger collateral. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-15-ai-platform-positioning-and-agentic-automation-investment-theme-5.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-15-ai-platform-positioning-and-agentic-automation-investment-theme-5.html Across four industries, companies are flagging AI as both an operational necessity and a competitive and legal menace in their latest annual reports. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-13-u-s-supreme-court-invalidation-of-ieepa-tariffs-and-tariff-r.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-13-u-s-supreme-court-invalidation-of-ieepa-tariffs-and-tariff-r.html Companies begin reclaiming IEEPA tariffs after the Court’s decision, though recovery remains uneven and uncertain. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-12-ferc-form-2-dtm-2024-dt-midstream-expands-interstate-footprint-via-oneok-acquisit.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-12-ferc-form-2-dtm-2024-dt-midstream-expands-interstate-footprint-via-oneok-acquisit.html The company secured a 55% revenue increase for its Viking Gas Transmission unit through a FERC-approved settlement. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-11-ferc-form-6-dino-2024-hf-sinclair-maintains-midstream-structure-across-delaware-pi.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-11-ferc-form-6-dino-2024-hf-sinclair-maintains-midstream-structure-across-delaware-pi.html The company's regulated pipeline operations remained centered on its Delaware-incorporated limited liability subsidiaries during the 2024 reporting cycle. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-11-ferc-aee-2024-ameren-accelerates-coal-retirement-and-expands-miso-transmis.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-11-ferc-aee-2024-ameren-accelerates-coal-retirement-and-expands-miso-transmis.html The holding company utilized securitized bonds to fund the closure of the Rush Island Energy Center while pursuing long-range transmission projects in Illinois and Missouri. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-09-financials-signal-real-estate-operators-pivot-to-liquidity-and-asset-recycling.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-09-financials-signal-real-estate-operators-pivot-to-liquidity-and-asset-recycling.html Real estate firms are aggressively optimizing balance sheets through strategic asset sales and debt refinancing as demand for specialized housing holds firm. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-08-inflationary-pressures-and-supply-chain-constraints-re-emerg.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-08-inflationary-pressures-and-supply-chain-constraints-re-emerg.html NetApp, Gsi Technology and Ciena are again confronting tighter supply and higher component costs as AI-driven demand strains semiconductor and electro-optical markets. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries Tech https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-07-fathom-the-cost-absorption-problem-hitting-oilfield-margins.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-07-fathom-the-cost-absorption-problem-hitting-oilfield-margins.html Across oilfield equipment and services, revenue is holding up far better than earnings, as customers cut activity while costs refuse to fall at the same pace. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-06-credit-card-interchange-fee-litigation-settlements-boosting-.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-06-credit-card-interchange-fee-litigation-settlements-boosting-.html Dillard’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Macy’s booked hundreds of millions in one-time gains from interchange litigation, lifting earnings and cash flow. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-05-rate-cases-roundup-2026-06-25-2026-05-01-ferc-texas-and-florida-regulators-set-new-utility-roes.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-05-rate-cases-roundup-2026-06-25-2026-05-01-ferc-texas-and-florida-regulators-set-new-utility-roes.html Recent authorizations include a 9.98% base ROE for MISO transmission owners and a 7.76% return for Water Oak. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-05-rate-cases-roundup-2026-04-27-2026-03-31-florida-texas-and-ferc-issue-new-utility-roe-determinations.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-05-rate-cases-roundup-2026-04-27-2026-03-31-florida-texas-and-ferc-issue-new-utility-roe-determinations.html Recent regulatory orders establish new return on equity benchmarks for utilities across Florida, Texas, and FERC jurisdictions. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-05-rate-cases-roundup-2026-03-31-2026-03-19-ferc-sets-new-roe-determinations-for-spp-and-bangor-hydro.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-05-rate-cases-roundup-2026-03-31-2026-03-19-ferc-sets-new-roe-determinations-for-spp-and-bangor-hydro.html Recent FERC orders establish authorized returns on equity ranging from 9.57% to 11.06% across multiple jurisdictions. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-05-fathom-buybacks-now-ride-on-balance-sheet-room-not-cash.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-07-05-fathom-buybacks-now-ride-on-balance-sheet-room-not-cash.html A widening slice of corporate repurchase programs are being sustained less by surplus recurring cash than by leverage capacity, working-capital timing, or customer float, meaning the same market that grants that room can just as easily take it away. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-26-retail-store-portfolio-optimization-through-closures-and-con.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-26-retail-store-portfolio-optimization-through-closures-and-con.html US chains are pruning underperforming locations while testing brand conversions to lift productivity. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-25-financials-signal-regional-banks-find-margin-relief-as-deposit-costs-dip.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-25-financials-signal-regional-banks-find-margin-relief-as-deposit-costs-dip.html Smaller lenders are seeing net interest margins expand as the cost of funding eases and loan portfolios shift toward higher-yield products. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-24-tariff-cost-escalation-and-margin-pressure-in-consumer-retai.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-24-tariff-cost-escalation-and-margin-pressure-in-consumer-retai.html Four retailers show tariff costs shifting from a margin shock toward a refund question, though exposure has not disappeared. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-23-fathom-when-title-scale-meets-cash-walls.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-23-fathom-when-title-scale-meets-cash-walls.html Title insurers are showing stronger margins, but the sturdier case is shifting from who has the largest platform to whose earnings and cash are least exposed when pricing or volume turns. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-19-ai-platform-positioning-and-agentic-automation-investment.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-19-ai-platform-positioning-and-agentic-automation-investment.html Five major platform companies have repositioned their core identities around autonomous AI agents in recent filings, signaling a rapid industry-wide pivot. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries Tech https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-18-financials-signal-regional-banks-shed-risk-as-hospitality-recovers.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-18-financials-signal-regional-banks-shed-risk-as-hospitality-recovers.html United Community Banks is offloading its equipment finance arm to slash charge-offs and boost capital. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-17-power-generation-construction-boom-driven-by-ai-data-center-.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-17-power-generation-construction-boom-driven-by-ai-data-center-.html Six infrastructure and tech firms report intensifying demand for power generation projects tied to AI-driven electricity needs. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries Tech https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-16-fathom-the-new-middle-of-tariff-resilience.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-16-fathom-the-new-middle-of-tariff-resilience.html Tariff shocks are separating rapid repricers from fixed-price laggards, with disciplined manufacturers now showing a weaker but real form of resilience. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-11-financials-signal-capital-recycling-and-credit-divergence.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-11-financials-signal-capital-recycling-and-credit-divergence.html Insurance and real estate firms are aggressively restructuring debt and portfolios while subprime lenders show a widening gap in credit quality. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-10-accelerated-share-repurchase-programs-and-capital-return.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-10-accelerated-share-repurchase-programs-and-capital-return.html Six companies across the technology and retail sectors have significantly intensified their share repurchase programs, authorizing and executing billions in buybacks. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries Tech https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-08-u-s-supreme-court-invalidation-of-ieepa-tariffs-and-tariff-r.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-08-u-s-supreme-court-invalidation-of-ieepa-tariffs-and-tariff-r.html Six companies across multiple sectors have applied for refunds of tariffs paid under the invalidated IEEPA authority, yet none have recognized the potential windfall due to unclear timing and amounts. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-04-financials-signal-reits-and-banks-ride-leasing-strength-lower-deposit-costs.html https://marketbrain.meridianindices.com/marketbrain-2026-06-04-financials-signal-reits-and-banks-ride-leasing-strength-lower-deposit-costs.html Smaller REITs and regional banks report rising rents, falling funding costs, and disciplined capital allocation this week. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Industries