05:24 PM EST, 01/02/2025 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with US Steel's statement in the sixth paragraph.) US Steel's (X) unionized employees again rejected the latest offer by Nippon Steel to keep its $14.9 billion buyout effort alive, with a statement posted by the United Steelworkers to the union's website describing the Japanese steelmaker's proposal as a 'Hail Mary' pass destined...

05:33 PM EST, 01/02/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Annaly Capital Management ( NLY ) said late Thursday that its board approved a new common share and a new preferred share repurchase program, each of which shall expire on Dec. 31, 2029, replacing the programs that expired end of last year. The company may buy back up to $1.5 billion shares under...

05:34 PM EST, 01/02/2025 (MT Newswires) -- BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) said Thursday it signed a cooperation agreement with Act III and various affiliates of Ronald Shaich. Terms of the agreement include standstill provisions, voting agreements aligning with the board's recommendations, a commitment to avoid disparaging or suing each other, and collaborative efforts on key initiatives. The agreement is valid until...

05:29 PM EST, 01/02/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Conifex Timber ( CFXTF ) after trade Thursday said it has amended its credit agreement with PenderFund Capital Management. A statement noted the loan will continue for five years and is substantially on the same terms and interest rate, the company said. The additional borrowings will be used to fund a build-up in...