U.S. stocks surged this week, with all three major indexes closing at record highs after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate cut of the year, fueling hopes that… Read More
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Governor Gianforte Welcomes Rivian as First Electric Vehicle Manufacturer in Montana
Governor Greg Gianforte joined Rivian officials and community leaders in Belgrade this week to celebrate the opening of the company’s new 20,000-square-foot service and demo center, marking Rivian as the… Read More
Warren Buffett Marks 95th Birthday With Reflection on Legacy, Berkshire’s Future
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” celebrated his 95th birthday Tuesday in typically understated fashion, surrounded by close family and friends in his hometown. Buffett,… Read More
Montana Unemployment Holds at 2.8% in July
Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 2.8% in July, marking the tenth consecutive month below 3% and extending a four-year stretch at or below 3.4%, according to state labor data released… Read More
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NorthWestern Energy Reaches Settlement Agreements in Montana Rate Review
NorthWestern Energy has reached key settlement agreements with several major stakeholders in its ongoing regulatory rate review for electric and natural gas services in Montana. The agreements, if approved by… Read More
Gianforte Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Amazon’s New Facility in Belgrade
Governor Greg Gianforte joined U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy to officially cut the ribbon on Amazon’s new 50,000-square-foot delivery station in Belgrade. The state-of-the-art facility is part of… Read More
U.S. Regulators Approve Capital One’s $35.3 Billion Merger with Discover
U.S. banking regulators on Friday approved Capital One’s $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services, clearing the way for the creation of the nation’s eighth-largest bank by assets insured by… Read More
Google to Appeal Portion of U.S. Monopoly Ruling
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., announced plans to appeal part of a recent U.S. federal court ruling in the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against the tech giant. The… Read More
Stock Market Experiences Volatility Amid Trade Policy Shifts and Earnings Reports
The U.S. stock market endured another turbulent week, with major indexes grappling with persistent volatility driven by ongoing trade policy uncertainties, particularly surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. The S&P… Read More
FTC Moves to Reconsider Board Restrictions on Chevron, Exxon Amid Merger Deals
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has taken a preliminary step toward potentially reversing boardroom restrictions imposed on Chevron and Exxon Mobil as part of their recent major acquisitions, signaling a… Read More
UM Supports Entrepreneurial Students Through Startup Studio
University of Montana students interested in entrepreneurship and starting their own businesses have a space to gather and work together on their new ventures. Each Tuesday afternoon this spring semester… Read More
SITKA Announces Sales Team Expansion and Territory Realignment
SITKA Gear, a leader in high-performance hunting and outdoor apparel, announced a series of strategic changes to its sales team aimed at aligning talent with the company’s evolving business priorities…. Read More
Glacier Bancorp Secures Final Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition of Bank of Idaho
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) announced Friday that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its planned acquisition of Bank of Idaho Holding Co. (OTCQX: BOID), clearing a major… Read More
Apple Airlifts 600 Tons of iPhones to U.S. Ahead of Potential Tariffs
In a dramatic move to get ahead of looming U.S. tariffs, Apple has airlifted approximately 600 tons of iPhones—equivalent to around 1.5 million devices—from India to the United States, according… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Secures Wildfire Detection Contract with State of Montana
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER) announced Friday it has been awarded an exclusive-use contract by the State of Montana to provide wildfire detection and mapping services using a… Read More
Glacier Bancorp Announces First Quarter Earnings Release
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) will release its first-quarter financial results after the market closes on April 24, 2025. A conference call to discuss the results will take place at… Read More
Nissan Reportedly Weighs Moving Some Japan-Based Production to U.S. Amid Rising Tariffs
Nissan Motor Co. is considering shifting a portion of its Japan-based production for U.S.-bound vehicles to the United States, amid escalating global trade tensions fueled by President Donald Trump’s renewed… Read More
Montana Ranked Best State for Startups
Montana has officially been named the best state in the nation for launching a new business, according to a new report highlighted by Governor Greg Gianforte on Friday. Topping the… Read More
Live Nation battles anti-competitive allegations on multiple levels
The Center Square) – Live Nation Entertainment, the events giant that operates Ticketmaster, is fighting to hold on to practices that states and the federal government allege are anti-competitive and… Read More
Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X in $33 Billion Deal, Marking a New Era for AI and Social Media Integration
In a groundbreaking move that fuses artificial intelligence with social media, Elon Musk’s xAI has acquired X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock deal valued at $33… Read More
OpenAI Faces Deadline to Complete For-Profit Transition to Secure Full $40 Billion Funding
OpenAI, the groundbreaking artificial intelligence company, must complete its transition into a for-profit entity by the end of 2025 in order to secure the full $40 billion in funding it… Read More
Bridger Aerospace and Positive Aviation Forge Strategic Partnership to Develop Water-Scooping Aircraft
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Positive Aviation, Inc. (PA), a… Read More
Wells Fargo Drops Net-Zero Goals Amid Attorney General Investigation
Wells Fargo has officially abandoned its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, prompting Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen to close his investigation into the bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance… Read More
Glacier Bancorp Declares Quarterly Dividend
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share at a meeting held on March 26, 2025. This marks… Read More
CoreWeave’s Nasdaq Debut Falls Flat, Valued at $23 Billion Despite Tepid Response
CoreWeave, an AI infrastructure firm backed by tech giant Nvidia, made its Nasdaq debut on Friday with a less-than-enthusiastic response from investors. The company’s shares closed flat after opening nearly… Read More
Governor Gianforte Hails GE Aerospace Expansion in Butte
Governor Greg Gianforte is celebrating a $2 million investment from GE Aerospace to expand manufacturing capacity at its joint venture site in Butte, further boosting Montana’s role in commercial and… Read More
Titan Machinery Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results for Fiscal 2025
Titan Machinery Inc. (Nasdaq: TITN), a leading network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, today released its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended January… Read More
Micron Reports Strong Q2 2025 Earnings
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) announced its second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings today, reporting $8.05 billion in revenue and record-breaking data center DRAM sales, fueled by robust demand for artificial intelligence… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Reports Record 2024 Results
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, has reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and full… Read More
Woodstock for Capitalists set for May 2nd
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by legendary investor Warren Buffett, is gearing up for its annual shareholder meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Known as the… Read More
Greenpeace-Energy Transfer lawsuit winding down
(The Center Square) – The long-anticipated North Dakota lawsuit between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace is winding down, with both parties resting their cases Thursday. Energy Transfer installed the Dakota Access… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Names Sam Davis as New CEO
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, announced today that Sam Davis has been officially appointed as the company’s President and… Read More
U.S. Drops Bid to Force Google to Sell AI Investments in Antitrust Case
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped its proposal to require Alphabet’s Google to sell off its investments in artificial intelligence companies, including its stake in Anthropic, a competitor… Read More
Boeing Links Employee Bonuses to Company-Wide Performance
Boeing has announced that its annual bonus structure for over 100,000 employees will be tied to the company’s overall performance in 2025, marking a shift from the previous practice of… Read More
Pennant Group to Present at 2025 Oppenheimer Annual Healthcare Conference
The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG), a leading provider of home health, hospice, and senior living services, announced its participation in the 2025 Oppenheimer Annual Healthcare MedTech & Services Conference…. Read More
Applications open for Montana State’s $100K Venture Competition, set for April 24
Applications are open for Montana State University’s $100,000 Venture Competition, which is hosted annually by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad. Award winners… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Announces Schedule for Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, has announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended… Read More
NI Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results for 2024
NI Holdings, a leading insurance holding company, reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2024. The company posted a fourth-quarter net income of $9.9… Read More
Daktronics Announces Leadership Transition and Fiscal Q3 2025 Results
Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAKT), a leading designer and manufacturer of dynamic video communication displays, has announced a major leadership transition alongside its fiscal third-quarter results for 2025. Reece Kurtenbach, who… Read More
Bridger Aerospace to Participate in Canaccord and ROTH Investor Conferences in 2025
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, today announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences: the Canaccord… Read More
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Seeks Public Input on Digital Assets Regulation
The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) is calling for public comments on the regulation of digital assets, including cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, blockchain tokens, and other related financial instruments. With… Read More
Nvidia Warns of Impact from U.S.-China Trade Tensions on Future Revenue
In a cautious assessment of its business in China, Nvidia executives warned during the company’s quarterly earnings call Wednesday that the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict is hurting its revenue, with… Read More
Michael Saylor Urges Bitcoin Fans to Sell a Kidney Before Parting with Crypto Holdings Amid Market Drop
Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of the newly renamed Strategy, stirred up a social media storm this week with an eyebrow-raising suggestion to his 4 million followers on X (formerly… Read More
Buffett’s Big Bet on Japan: Berkshire Expands Its Global Footprint
For a man who built his empire on American businesses, Warren Buffett’s growing bet on Japan is turning heads. The 2024 Berkshire Hathaway annual report revealed that the firm has… Read More
Walmart’s Stock Performance in 2025: A Year of Challenges and Strategic Shifts
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has experienced notable fluctuations in its stock performance throughout 2025, reflecting both the retailer’s strategic initiatives and broader market dynamics. As of February 22, 2025, Walmart’s… Read More
Lee Enterprises Misses Revenue and Earnings Estimates
Lee Enterprises, a long-standing publisher of local newspapers in Montana and across the United States, has reported earnings and revenue that fell short of analyst expectations, continuing a trend of… Read More
Warren Buffett’s Last Letter? The Oracle of Omaha Reflects on His Legacy and Berkshire’s Future
For nearly six decades, Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has penned his annual letters to shareholders. These letters, filled with a combination of wit, wisdom,… Read More
Berkshire Hathaway Reports Record Profits as Buffett Warns Washington on Fiscal Prudence
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) posted record annual profits and expanded its cash reserves to $334.2 billion, as Warren Buffett used his annual shareholder letter to issue a pointed message… Read More
U.S. Stock Market Suffers Worst Day of 2025 Amid Economic Concerns
On February 21, 2025, the U.S. stock market suffered its worst day of the year, as investors were jolted by a combination of disheartening economic reports. The Dow Jones Industrial… Read More
Montana State accounting students to offer free tax help starting Feb. 24
Accounting students from Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and individuals who made less than $60,000… Read More
Scammers impersonate First Interstate
A new wave of phone scams is targeting bank customers, using sophisticated caller ID fraud, also known as “vishing.” Scammers are impersonating representatives from First Interstate Bank, deceiving customers into… Read More
Toyota Recalls Over 140,000 Vehicles for Brake and Seatbelt Issues
Toyota is recalling more than 140,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to potential safety issues, the company announced Thursday. The recall affects certain Tacoma, Camry, and Lexus RX models from… Read More